Posts Tagged: easter

Peace be with you

Here again is the video that promotes the Peacemaking Offering. A litany based on the video is available. Download Peace Be with You Litany [PDF]. It appears below the video. It may be adapted for use when the Peacemaking Offering…

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Easter greetings

Christ is risen! Christ is risen so that: in the face of fear, you may know faith; in the face of hate, you may have courage; in the face of indifference, you may share love; in the face of anger,…

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In a broken and shattered world

Here’s a prayer and meditation written for Easter by Robert Laws, elder at Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco. This is one of a number of worship resources addressing torture (scroll down to worship resources) that were collected by the…

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Easter message from Jerusalem

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem have sent an Easter message [PDF] to Christians around the world. “All I want is to know Christ and the power of His Resurrection.” Philippians 3:10 Dear Sisters and Brothers, As we…

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Easter prayer from Jerusalem

Heavenly Father, In the Resurrection of Jesus and the subsequent outpouring of your Holy Spirit you showed the disciples they had power and authority to conquer in your name; convince your people today of the gifts you have entrusted to…

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Pray for Peace

Spiritual Nurture for Peacemakers this week includes prayers for peace at Easter and a prayer for the aftermath of gun violence. Use these prayers in your individual devotions and corporate worship.

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Easter Greetings

Several Easter greetings have come my way that seem worth sharing. It is late in the week for such greetings, at least if one would want to use them on Easter Sunday. Remember though, liturgically speaking Easter is not just…

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