Excerpts from order of worship (January 10, 2007) honoring the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. and those youth and young adults who were part of the movement and who work for justice today.
Order of worship drawn from the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other sources.
A Christian vocation resource for young people.
Worship Leaflet sample of The Present Word Winter 2009-2010.
The study guide provides four sessions for personal and class discussion and reflection. The goal is to encourage and challenge the church to study ways people living with mental illness are included and/or excluded from participating in the work of the church and society in general. Theological, ethical, therapeutic and social service dynamics are presented for response.
A dramatic reading in four parts that can be used for Christian Vocation Sunday.
Several templates for finger labyrinths
The labyrinth is an ancient tool for prayer and meditation, consisting of a winding path that begins at the periphery and leads to a central space, and then out again by the same path. It differs from a maze in that a labyrinth has no blind alleys or dead ends. It is not meant to trick you but to be a means to a journey on a path, inward and outward bound.
Put your feet flat on the floor, and take a few deep breaths. As you breathe in, imagine that you are inhaling God’s love as you would a pleasant aroma. Feel the sensation of this great Love moving through you. As you exhale, imagine that your breath cooperates with the Holy Spirit so that God’s love permeates the space around you. With the Holy Spirit as your guide, you can see your life in light of God’s providential care for you.