by Federated Church East Arlington | Aug 1, 2019 | prayers
When the heat and humidity of summer take their toll on our bodies and our patience, O Creator God, be with us as we seek refreshment. That could take the form of a dip in a pool, lake, river or even bathtub. We might seek it in an ice cream cone or cool glass of...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jun 1, 2019 | prayers
Holy God, in the midst of summer’s heat and humidity we go seeking respite in the form of a darkened room, a cold glass of water, the movement of air and yet we are mindful of so many for whom this weather is the norm not the exception. May we turn toward and...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Apr 19, 2019 | prayers
When the heat and humidity of summer take their toll on our bodies and our patience, O Creator God, be with us as we seek refreshment. That could take the form of a dip in a pool, lake, river or even bathtub. We might seek it in an ice cream cone or cool glass of...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Apr 13, 2019 | prayers
Brave shoots of green push their way up to the surface, daring us to believe that spring has arrived. May their hardy strength be a symbol of hope as we approach Holy Week with palms to wave and a powerful and often painful story to travel with through the coming...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Feb 24, 2019 | prayers
God of mystery, so much of your creation is beyond our understanding. Continue to make us curious to learn and understand but also content to realize that we are finite beings and you are not. In your greatness, may we humbly acknowledge that all are created in your...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Jan 30, 2019 | prayers
Fresh-fallen snow, before anyone drives or walks through it, has a way of looking like a clean slate, God of us all. It reminds us that each day we can start afresh to love more extravagantly, forgive more generously, build up with kindness and spread peace with wild...
