An Archetypal Prayer of Penance...

by Lauren F. Winner

Psalm Reading:  Psalm 51

For Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013: Year C—Lectionary 24

“My mistakes are always before my eyes” reads Pamela Greenberg’s translation. “I am deeply conscious of my...

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Nature’s Doxology

by Lauren F. Winner

Psalm Reading:  Psalm 96

For Sunday, June 2 , 2013: Year C—Lectionary 9 (4)

Of all the many wonderful songs our synagogue’s music director led on Sunday mornings, the tune by ...

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Praise Messiah

by Russell Rathbun

Psalm Reading:  Psalm 45

For Sunday, Sept. 2 , 2012—Ordinary 22

How helpful is it to believe in a story which perpetually promises that God will make everything better in the...

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The Road Less Traveled

Where are we walking, standing and sitting?*

by Danielle Shroyer

Psalm Reading:  Psalm 1

For Sunday, May 20, 2012: Year B—Easter 7

If you’re going to compile a collection of poetry, it’s fitting to...

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The Babylonian Shitstem

How Does the Empire Fall?

by Debbie Blue

Psalm Reading: Psalm 137

For Sunday, October 3, 2010: Year C—Ordinary 27

There’s a lot to be said for composure, self-control, and detachment. But somehow I’d...

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