Gathering Music “What Does the Lord Require of You” - Mark A. Miller Call to Worship Takundashe Chinogwenya Welcome to worship beloved of God, and beloved disciples seeking to learn.We come desperately seeking a steady place to stand.Whatever winds may blow in your life, God remains steadfast.We come desperately seeking hope for the future, and …
1 February 2023 – Pause & Pray
Every Wednesday we invite you to Pause & Pray with us. Today's Pause & Pray is curated by Thurselle Chisolm-Williams. Image: Loveis Wise; Courtesy of GoogleDoodles - google.com/doodles Pray: God, on this first day of Black History Month, we pause and give you thanks for the contributions of the people of the Pan-African experience. We …
31st January 2023 – Chapel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEZkUfarxFs Organ Prelude “Chaconne in e minor” Dieterich Buxtehude Prof. Mark A. Miller Responsive Affirmation of Faith (Adapted from the United Church of Canada) Jessica Kayembe Leader: We are not alone, we live in God's world.All: We believe in God: who has created and is creating,Leader:who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh,All: to …
26 January 2023 – Chapel
Gathering Music "Mambo Sawa" Call to Worship Esther Inuwa (adapted from Katherine Hawker, Liturgy Outside) Leader: Happy are weAll: when our treasures cannot be quantified.Leader: Happy are weAll: when our knowledge is tempered by mystery.Leader: Happy are weAll: when our pain is held in the balm of love.Leader: Happy are weAll: when our delight comes …
25 January 2023 – Pause & Pray
Art: "Micah 6 8. Our Daily Walk With God," Mark Lawrence,https://marklawrenceart.com/featured/micah-6-8-our-daily-walk-with-god-mark-lawrence.html Every Wednesday we invite you to Pause & Pray with us. Pray: Oh GodOur Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer-How do we thank you?How do we show our gratitude?Do you want signs and sacrifices?Do you want gold and cattle?Can we turn over our children to you?Would that …
24 January 2023 – Chapel
"Jewish Studies at Drew and The Prophetic Stance: Preliminary Reflections" Dr. Eli Rosenblatt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9_ycroAi0g
19 January 2023 – Chapel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toYlD1q4jUE Gathering Music "Hope Will Not Fail" - Words: David Bjorlin, Music: Mark A. Miller Call to Worship Brigid Dwyer (adapted from M. Jade Kaiser, enfleshed) Leader: Behold, the glistening sign of hope.A distant but shining star iscupped by the darknessthat gently holdsthe future. All: Do we dare to feel its warming glowin these days …
7 December 2022 – Pause & Pray
(Image: https://myscena.org/events/magnificat/#prettyPhoto/0/) Our last Pause & Pray of the semester is written and curated by Alexis Carter Thomas. In this season of waiting, longing, hoping, and listening in the sweet darkness, we make time to pause and pray to remember that which the madness, mundanity, hard realities can cause us to forget. Pray: In a …
6 December 2022 – Advent Lessons & Carols
Prelude "Of the Love of God Begotten" Seminary Choir Reading “The Longest Night (for the Earth)” Dr. Gladson Jathanna On this night,listen to the wailing of the wild.Hold vigil with the grief of the earth … How weary, the land.The night only fades into more night.The sun can’t get out of bed. Keep silent all …
1 December 2022 – Chapel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FVXNupFunI Gathering Music “Emmanuel/O Little Town of Bethlehem”Michael W. Smith/Amy Grant Emmanuel, EmmanuelWonderful Counselor!Lord of life, Lord of allYou are the Prince of PeaceMighty God, Holy OneEmmanuel, Emmanuel! 2x O Little town of BethlehemHow still we see thee lieAbove thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting …
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