Write an Advent Wreath Liturgy in a small personalized environment Limit 10 people per workshop
This Zoom Workshop is designed for all levels and experiences for people to engage in prayer writing–using the scripture as your guide. This will be an instructional, small group (limit 10) and experiential workshop.
Mon Nov 27th 6-8pm (Eastern) $50 Per Person Tues Dec 5th 12:30-2:30pm
(As Advent will have already started, Katy will have an Advent Candle Liturgy for use, she will send you)
Led by Katy Stenta, Pastor, Writer and Educator
For more information to sign up, email Katyandtheword at gmail.com. Titled “Liturgy”
Katy Stenta is a regular contributor to Sermonsuite, (formerly) RevGalBlogPals, and is published in Enfleshed, Presbyterian’s Today and Outlook. She received her undergraduate in English and History and Minor on Philosophy at Oberlin, her M. Div. and MA in Christian Formation at Princeton Theological Seminary. She is currently pursuing her D. Min. in Creative Writing as a Public Theologian at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She also writes personal prayers regularly at katyandtheword.com.
Call to Worship God we are leaning in to hear the good news from Gabriel We confess we long to be filled with Good News We want to both ponder with Mary, and shout with her! Let us prepare to Magnify the Lord together
Magnificat Candle: God we want the systems of oppression to cease We long for peace on earth and goodwill for all We are ready to magnify you Help us to magnify your Good News God.
Invitation for Confession: Nothing is too big for God, come let us lay our worries and concerns at the feet of God today.
Prayer of Confession: God we confess that Mary’s message is a little strong for us. The idea that you will completely restructure the world sounds like a little much. However, we love the promise of justice and hope. We can hold on tight to a world filled with good things. Teach us how to work towards this world of the world of the Magnificat without being too overwhelmed, tired or scared we pray Amen.
Assurance of Pardon: God promises that Jesus forgives us as soon as we give him our burden, thus we can proclaim the good news In JesusChrist we are forgiven. Amen.
Prayer of the Day/Dedication: God help us to continue to commit to you, your justice and your Kin(g)dom as we enter into this season of Advent, prepare our hearts for you and your work we pray. Amen.
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Write an Advent Wreath Liturgy in a small personalized environment
Limit 10 people per workshop
This Zoom Workshop is designed for all levels and experiences for people to engage in prayer writing–using the scripture as your guide. This will be an instructional, small group (limit 10) and experiential workshop.
Mon Nov 27th 6-8pm (Eastern) $50 Per Person Tues Dec 5th 12:30-2:30pm
(As Advent will have already started, Katy will have an Advent Candle Liturgy for use, she will send you)
Led by Katy Stenta, Pastor, Writer and Educator
For more information to sign up, email Katyandtheword at gmail.com. Titled “Liturgy”
Katy Stenta is a regular contributor to Sermonsuite, (formerly) RevGalBlogPals, and is published in Enfleshed, Presbyterian’s Today and Outlook. She received her undergraduate in English and History and Minor on Philosophy at Oberlin, her M. Div. and MA in Christian Formation at Princeton Theological Seminary. She is currently pursuing her D. Min. in Creative Writing as a Public Theologian at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She also writes personal prayers regularly at katyandtheword.com.
Preparing for One another, Prophecy of God’s Coming
Call to Worship (Based on Ezekiel 34:11-6) God promises to seek us out, and gather us together Even as we seek Jesus, Jesus seeks us We are preparing for Christ, Christ is preparing for us Come let us seek the face of God together
Call to Confession: God is even now preparing the table for our feast. Let us lay down our yokes, bags and heavy burdens, so that we might be better able to recognize Christ’s presences among us.
Prayer of Confession: God we confess that we are so anxious to see you that sometimes we are unable to see the needs in front of us. We forget that you are the Good Shepherd who longs to care and feed all of your sheep. We forget that your mother Mary proclaimed your birth with cries of justice and the hope of filling the earth with good things to eat. Teach us to celebrate your arrival with generosity and thanksgiving as an ongoing practicum throughout our lives we pray. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon: We are the people of God’s pasture and the sheep of God’s hand–today we have heard God’s voice and are forgiven, let us proclaim the good news to one another: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen.
Prayer of the Day/Collect: Let us come into God’s presence with Thanksgiving,ready to see the face of Jesus in the least of these, the hungry, the poor, the impisoned, the immigrant and the thirsty. And then God, help us, empower us and energize us to be your arms and hands, and to go into the world to help all those in need we pray. Remind us that we are doing this in your name, and that every time we demonstrate belatedness, we see the face of Jesus, in your name we pray. Amen.
Candle of Thanksgiving/Preparation:
We light this candle in anticipation We gather this candle for all the people are going to be fed this week we light this candle in thanksgiving for good things to eat, clothing, and water We light this candle in anticipation of the day everyone gets what they need and the world will be at peace God we are awaiting you Jesus help us to prepare the way
Write an Advent Wreath Liturgy in a small personalized environment
Limit 10 people per workshop
his Zoom Workshop is designed for all levels and experiences for people to engage in prayer writing–using the scripture as your guide. This will be an instructional, small group (limit 10) and experiential workshop.
Mon Nov 27th 6-8pm (Eastern) $50 Per Person Tues Dec 5th 12:30-2:30pm
(As Advent will have already started, Katy will have an Advent Candle Liturgy for use, she will send you)
Led by Katy Stenta, Pastor, Writer and Educator
For more information to sign up, email Katyandtheword at gmail.com. Titled “Liturgy”
Katy Stenta is a regular contributor to Sermonsuite, (formerly) RevGalBlogPals, and is published in Enfleshed, Presbyterian’s Today and Outlook. She received her undergraduate in English and History and Minor on Philosophy at Oberlin, her M. Div. and MA in Christian Formation at Princeton Theological Seminary. She is currently pursuing her D. Min. in Creative Writing as a Public Theologian at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She also writes personal prayers regularly at katyandtheword.com.
It is not too late Sign up for this morning workshop/retreat and learn how to write prayers.
Do you want to learn how to write prayers and liturgy? Psalms and Calls to Worship? Confessions and Personal Prayers? This Zoom Workshop is designed for all levels and experiences for people to engage in prayer writing–using the scripture as your guide. This will be an instructional, small group (limit 10) and experiential workshop.
Friday November 17th 10am-12pm (Eastern) $50 Per Person
Led by Katy Stenta, Pastor, Writer and Educator
For more information to sign up, email Katyandtheword at gmail.com. Titled “Liturgy”
Katy Stenta is a regular contributor to Sermonsuite, (formerly) RevGalBlogPals, and is published in Enfleshed, Presbyterian’s Today and Outlook. She received her undergraduate in English and History and Minor on Philosophy at Oberlin, her M. Div. and MA in Christian Formation at Princeton Theological Seminary. She is currently pursuing her D. Min. in Creative Writing as a Public Theologian at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She also writes personal prayers regularly at katyandtheword.com.
After a season of being busy (a whole year) workshops are back!
This first one is short fuse and needs 3 people to run. I am looking forward to starting again!
Do you want to learn how to write prayers and liturgy? Psalms and Calls to Worship? Confessions and Personal Prayers? This Zoom Workshop is designed for all levels and experiences for people to engage in prayer writing–using the scripture as your guide. This will be an instructional, small group (limit 10) and experiential workshop.
Friday November 17th 10am-12pm (Eastern) $50 Per Person Led by Katy Stenta, Pastor, Writer and Educator For more information to sign up, email Katyandtheword at gmail.com. Titled “Liturgy”
Katy Stenta is a regular contributor to Sermonsuite, (formerly) RevGalBlogPals, and is published in Enfleshed, Presbyterian’s Today and Outlook. She received her undergraduate in English and History and Minor on Philosophy at Oberlin, her M. Div. and MA in Christian Formation at Princeton Theological Seminary. She is currently pursuing her D. Min. in Creative Writing as a Public Theologian at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She also writes personal prayers regularly at katyandtheword.com.
Verse 1 O Come and help us magnify Your justice in our heart and mind Tear down the power structures that be And the rich send away empty
Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Those Who Seek
O Come thou mighty and find Ways to scatter the powerful n proud And show your strength through grace and mercy And exalt those who are humble and meek. [Refrain]
Verse 2 O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captives from all war who mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. [Refrain]
Verse 3 O come, thou Wisdom from on high, who orderest all things mightily: to us the path of knowledge show; and teach us in her ways to go. [Refrain]
Verse 4 O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight. [Refrain]
Verse 5 O come, thou Root of Jesse, free thine own from ev’ry kind of tyranny; from depths of greed thy people save and give them victory o’er the grave. [Refrain]
Verse 6 O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind; bid envy, strife, and discord cease; fill the whole world with heaven’s peace. [Refrain]
Feel free to use with credit to pastor Katy Stenta “katyandtheword”
A Prayer for the Weird Ones the ones who don’t fit the ones who take comfort in being scared
Here’s a prayer for those fascinated by magic the mystical the liminality, those marginal places in-between
Here’s a prayer for the lonely– those who identify with the goblins, the witches and trolls the ones who want to be able to go up to strangers and demand hospitality
This is a prayer for all those who can find beauty in what others find ugly the ones who are fascinated with the inner workings of bodies or diseases, or want to study psychology or fear, or loneliness, or liminality
Here’s a prayer for the kind of holiness that comes from being different The kind of prophecy that comes from telling the truth the kind of radicalness that comes from opening your doors to the mess on the street
What kind of holiday is All Hallow’s Eve? Where we say, life is messy and ugly and beautiful and short? Where we acknowledge all that is scary in the world, and fill it with the laughter and joy of children? Here’s a prayer to celebrating that kind of holiday
Here’s a prayer for the children–who always understand it first Who confront death with a sharp honesty that is refreshing, And help us to confront our fears with real questions, and the worrying answers of “I don’t know.”
Here’s a prayer for All Hallow’s Eve, where we celebrate the complexity of humans, humanity and human life.
Halloween Blessings to all who need it.
Feel free to use/adapt/share with credit to Pastor Katy Stenta
Peace tastes like bubbles being blown free and never poppin’ soapy clean on the tongue
Peace smells like dandelions and clovers Growing wildin’ clumps across the meadows fresh to roll across, the better to catch the minglin’ your nose
Peace feels like cool autumn days Just crisp enough for sweaters and everyone to be out walkin’ jumpin’ crunchin’ leaves
Peace sounds like the hush after snow–where sounds are crystallin’, sparkling in clarity and the hush magicin’ throughout
Peace feels like abundance enough food for everyone a safe place to be layin’ one’s head Kinship and friendship without jealousy Space to be creatin’ and buildin’
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