by Federated Church East Arlington | Nov 12, 2020 | prayers
So many signed on so young. So many heeded their nation’s call. So many saw and experienced the unimaginable. So many carry scars, both visible and unseen. On this Veteran’s Day, we lift all of these lives to you, O God, in praise and thanksgiving. May...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Oct 30, 2020 | prayers
Oh Holy One, we move toward All Saints’ Day with gratitude for all those who have gone before us having lived lives of devotion to your teachings by their acts of selflessness and generosity. Some were known by many and countless others’ contributions to...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Oct 22, 2020 | prayers
Some days the news is empowering while other days it bring us to tears. Through all of the ups and downs of the 24 hour news cycle and the roller coaster of emotions that accompany it, you are the constant, Loving God. We look to you and your compassionate way as...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Oct 17, 2020 | prayers
The colors you surround us with during this season of change that we call autumn are mesmerizing, Creator God. Whether it’s red, yellow, or orange, the contrast with those conifers that stay green reminds us that in the midst of all that change there is also...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Oct 11, 2020 | prayers
Somedays, a good swift wind is all we seek, O Holy One. It would be so nice to have a wind to blow away all of debris of our lives – unfinished projects, difficult conversations, unpaid bills, the unease that settles in when we are confused or bothered by the...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Sep 27, 2020 | prayers
God of Glory, autumn has officially arrived on our half of this earth and with it comes change. Each day brings more glorious color, a crispness in the air, an earlier sunset along with apples and pumpkins. We give thanks for this reprieve outside from all of the...
