Easter Day    Year C CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: We have seen the Lord People: In children’s eyes of wonder Leader: We have heard the Lord People: In words of peace and comfort, even in times of deep sorrow Leader: We have tasted the Lord People: In the goodness of creation Leader: We have smelled the [...]

Turtledove choked just before dawn

LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE DESCRIPTION The Longest Night Many people (connected or not connected to a faith community) find the holidays an enormous challenge because as others are singing and shopping, their hearts are heavy with grief. They miss loved ones and perhaps live with the pain of unresolved issues or what-could-have-been. The traditions and bright [...]

A Hands-On Advent  Advent and Christmas seasons are the times that shiny, sparkly and breakable goodies are removed from special boxes and put on display.  And then we want children to keep their hands off. Perhaps the following can help with that dilemma. As I have started the process of preparing the house for Advent, [...]

Proper 29B; Ordinary 34B; Pentecost 25 Christ the King Sunday To use this or any liturgy/poetry written by Cynthia Langston Kirk please include the copyright in your bulletin and/or on your screen. If you want to use the writing in any other way than one time worship use, please contact Cynthia at: cynthia@piecingstories.com. Including Cynthia’s [...]

Come away with me to a quiet place…

Grief’s Quagmire Disoriented madness pounced Like a ravenous, feral cat. Yesterday’s wisdom vanished And I can scarcely remember my name The time of day Or that my loved one is dead. Lead my gently, friend Help me make decisions That have never come my way. Listen to my repetitive babble And know my sanity is [...]