by Federated Church East Arlington | Dec 22, 2022 | prayers
As the season of Advent draws to its dramatic finish, the focus is on love, Holy One. May our words and actions in the days to come reflect the love you have for us. Let us take the loving path as we balance expectations and emotions. Fill us each day with renewed...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Dec 18, 2022 | prayers
Snow has a way of quieting the world, Holy One. May we, in this season of hustle and bustle and noise, take time to quiet ourselves. Perhaps just a few minutes here and there each day but they can add up to glimpses of the peace that is always ours. The lists of...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Dec 8, 2022 | prayers
This is the week when our thoughts turn to peace, Holy One. But what kind of peace? Peace between nations, peace between people, peace within ourselves? Yes, yes, and yes. We look to you, who loves and cares for every living being as our model. Such a love creates...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Dec 6, 2022 | prayers
Almighty God, we come before you as a people of hope. We don’t all share the same hope with the possible exception of wanting to be loved. As we live into that hope, help us recognize that acts of love and words of love do not deplete us but rather the more love...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Nov 23, 2022 | prayers
Gracious God, we have set aside a single day and called it Thanksgiving. But every day is cause for gratitude. Sometimes the thanks flow from us just for the opportunity to wake up and have a new day spread before us. There are days when we raise our thanks for home...
by Federated Church East Arlington | Nov 19, 2022 | prayers
Holy One, the weather has taken a turn and suddenly we find ourselves in a new season. As we usher in the time of snow and cold, let us find the beauty in it. As we consider those of your children who struggle to stay warm or even find a safe place to sleep, may we...
