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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost-October 11 Thanksgiving Day October 12 Prayer of the Day Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new every day. By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks … Continue reading →

Where do I fit? Where do we go from here? When you’re unsure how to contribute, or your congregation keeps circling the same questions about its future, Mapping the Sacred offers a way to discern a meaningful next step. For … Continue reading →

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 4, 2026 Commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi Season of Creation ends Prayer of the Day Beloved God, from you come all things that are good. Lead us by the inspiration of your Spirit to … Continue reading →

Transcript of Gospel and Message Worship Guide

Attendance this date -> 21   –  Last year -> 16 Sermon 🔈 (audio only) Transcript of Gospel and Sermon Worship Guide  

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST September 20, 2026 Prayer of the Day Almighty and eternal God, you show perpetual lovingkindness to us your servants. Because we cannot rely on our own abilities, grant us your merciful judgment, and train us to … Continue reading →

Attendance today -> 17 – Last year -> 13 Sermon 🔈 (audio only) Transcript of Gospel and Sermon Worship Guide

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 13, 2026 Prayer of the Day O Lord God, merciful judge, you are the inexhaustible fountain of forgiveness. Replace our hearts of stone with hearts that love and adore you, that we may delight in … Continue reading →