by umcjnews | Jul 25, 2024
First Fruits and Fig Trees: To Hope and Act with CreationA 5-week series, complete with prayers, calls, benedictions, a communion liturgy, sermon notes, worship planning ideas, a devotional guide, children’s moment resources, music suggestions, an invitation to... 
by umcjnews | May 29, 2024
Prayers for the Earth and God's PeopleThese prayers, written by United Methodists across the world, were collected for publication on the occasion of Earth Day, 2024, and the Earth Day Vigil for Creation at The General Conference of The United Methodist Church in... 
by umcjnews | Jul 24, 2022
O Beautiful and Wounded CreationBy Allyson Sawtell View/Download Here O Beautiful and Wounded Creation Leader: O beautiful and wounded Creation, we confess we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, and in what we have done and left undone.... 
by umcjnews | Jul 24, 2022
Here We AreBy Allyson Sawtell View/Download Here Here We Are Leader: O God, here we are, in this space made sacred by the power of love and community. Here we are. People: We are not so sure about the “we” part. Who are we who stand on holy ground?... 
by umcjnews | Jul 24, 2022
A Prayer of Praise and OpeningBy Allyson Sawtell View/Download Here A Prayer of Praise and of Opening Leader: God of earth and sky, of seas, forests, mountains, and meadows— People: We give thanks for your good Creation, and we celebrate your family of life! Leader:...