We waited with bated breath. It was September 20, 2017, and Hurricane Maria had just made landfall on the southeastern side of Puerto Rico. Though we could communicate with our… read more

Faultlines is a collection of resources intended to inform conversations around human sexuality within the United Methodist Church as the denomination prepares for the 2019… read more

Gathering Prayer Eternal God, you speak to us through prophets, apostles, and teachers. As we gather for worship, may we hear your voice, pay attention to your instruction, and… read more

Gathering Prayer God of naming, calling, and sending, you encounter us along the way, sick, lost, and gifted. As we gather for worship today, remind us of who we are, say our… read more

Gathering Prayer God of hope, sometimes we ignore the reality that is around us. We would rather hide than face the pain, the loss, and the struggle. We would rather pretend that… read more

Gathering Prayer God of generosity, you call us to acknowledge the bounty of what we have and to share it. Open our eyes to the abundance around us. Help us see our brothers and… read more