by Federated Church East Arlington | Jan 18, 2020 | prayers
Imagining the distinctions in each snowflake that falls to the ground fills fills us with awe and then there is the coming together of all that diversity into ground cover which will ultimately allow for the new life of spring. God of us all, knowing the distinctions...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Dec 22, 2019 | prayers
So much to wake up to, Almighty God. The possibility of war, a plane crash, devastating fires – we cannot wish all of this away. What we can do is live as your beloved children who advocate for peace by our living, who lift in prayers those who need our...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Aug 30, 2019 | prayers
As the days darken earlier and earlier, we seek your light, Most Holy One. Make us generous in our sharing of your radiance, opening doors to possibilities, lightening the load of those weighed down and offering a bit of hope to those struggling to get through the...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Aug 21, 2019 | prayers
This week as we gather around tables large and small, we come bearing gratitude to you, Most Holy One. We lift up our lives filled with love and joy, sadness and struggle to you, knowing that you are in the midst of it all. Be with us in our feasting as well as our...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Aug 14, 2019 | prayers
Looking up has the power to unite us, God of the Heavens and Earth. With each sunrise we are awakened to the possible. When darkness comes and the stars and planets hover above, we recognize our place amid the greatness of creation. With awe and humility, our upward...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Aug 7, 2019 | prayers
Loving God, there has been a lot of talk lately around dinner tables, on social media and throughout the news about the power of speech. We know that what we say has both the power to heal and to hurt. Words should speak of truths that will build up and not tear...
