Author Archive: Sue Turley
Bulletin – Sunday, November 14, 2021
Sunday, November 14, 2021 Approach Lighting the Candle In the shadow of life, Jesus proclaims himself our guiding light. No matter where we are or what circumstances we find ourselves in, Jesus is with us. We light this candle to remind us of the Light that never goes out. (written by Susan Tyndall, Gathering, Pentecost […]
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Bulletin – Sunday, November 7, 2021
Sunday, November 7, 2021 Remembrance Sunday / Communion Approach Lighting the Candle God of Light and Love, as we light this candle today we pray for a world of justice, peace, and reconciliation; when the challenges seem too many, this light reminds us of your resurrection power, when the task seems overwhelming, this light reminds […]
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Bulletin – Sunday, October 31, 2021
Sunday, October 31, 2021 Our Saints’ Day Approach Lighting the Candle On this All Saint’s Sunday, as we come to light our Christ Candle, we give thanks, first of all, for all the saints who have held the Christ Light for us when we had no strength to hold it ourselves. We give thanks for […]
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Bulletin – October 24, 2021
Sunday, October 24, 2021 Approach Lighting the Candle As we light this candle today, we feel the glow of God’s love in the glow of this one candle. We feel the glow of Christ’s presence in the glow of this one candle. We feel the glow of the Spirit’s inspiration in the glow of this […]
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Bulletin – Sunday, October 17, 2021
Sunday, October 17, 2021 Approach Lighting the Candle As we light this candle, we are reminded of the power of light to overcome darkness, “a light is shining in the darkness, but the darkness does not overtake it.” (John 1:5). This candle reminds us of Jesus who came to a world of darkness and did […]
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Bulletin – Sunday, October 10, 2021
Sunday, October 10, 2021 Thanksgiving Sunday Approach Lighting the Candle As we light this candle today, we are called to be people of thanksgiving, aware of the blessings in our lives, aware of the blessing of this community, aware of blessing of family and friends. As we gather within the glow of this candle, we […]
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Bulletin – Sunday, October 3, 2021
Sunday, October 3, 2021 World Wide Communion Sunday Approach Lighting the Candle As we light this candle today we are reminded of all the other Christians, in all places around the world, who are gathering this day within the light of Christ. We remember our call to be members of the world-wide body of Christ, […]
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Bulletin – Sunday, September 26, 2021
Sunday, September 26, 2021 Season of Creation 4 Mountain Approach Lighting the Candle In the name of God, who creates planets, the name of Jesus Christ, born on planet Earth, and the name of the Spirit who envelopes our planet. We come to this place together knowing that to live in God’s creation is to […]
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Bulletin – Sunday, September 19, 2021
Sunday, September 19, 2021 Season of Creation 3 Sky Approach Lighting the Candle In the name of God, who creates planets, the name of Jesus Christ, born on planet Earth, and the name of the Spirit who envelopes our planet. We come to this place together knowing that to live in God’s creation is to […]
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Bulletin – Sunday, September 12, 2021
Sunday, September 12, 2021 Season of Creation 2 Humanity / Baptism Approach Lighting the Candle In the name of God, who creates planets, the name of Jesus Christ, born on planet Earth, and the name of the Spirit who envelopes our planet. We come to this place together knowing that to live in God’s creation […]
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Bulletin – Sunday, September 5, 2021
Sunday, September 5, 2021 Season of Creation 1 Planet Earth / Communion Approach Lighting the Candle In the name of God, who creates planets, the name of Jesus Christ, born on planet Earth and the name of the Spirit who envelopes our planet. We come to this place together knowing that to live in God’s […]
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Bulletin – Sunday, August 29, 2021 – Pride Sunday
Sunday, August 29, 2021 Pride Sunday Approach Lighting the Candle As we light this candle, we remember Jesus. Jesus who travelled, taught, and lived among those who were marginalized in society. We gather in this light to remember, to remember and in remembering we her God’s call to live lives of love for all, welcome […]
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Sunday, August 22, 2021 Pop Music Ministry If I Ever Lose My Faith In You (Disturbed Cover) Approach Lighting the Candle We light this candle this day, knowing that as we gather within its glow we are reminded of the love, mercy, compassion, and forgiveness of God. We are also reminded of God’s faithfulness, God’s […]
Continue ReadingBulletin – Sunday, May 2, 2021
Sunday, May 2, 2021 Fifth Sunday of Easter / Communion Approach Lighting the Candle This is the season of Easter. It is the season when the light of resurrection shines brightly in our lives. As we light this candle we remember the story of Jesus. We remember all that he did in this world to […]
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