Jeanyne Slettom
CategoryLenten Theme: An Economy of Trust
Our theme for this Lenten season is “An Economy of Trust.” On a corporate level, we know what an economy of fear and greed looks like. On a personal level, we know what an economy of consumerism and gratification looks like.
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Lenten Candle Liturgy
Contributed by Jeanyne Slettom
This liturgy was written to reflect a process-relational theology.
First Sunday in Lent
Meditation:
We have come together this morning for renewal—in worship and as a community of faith. We’ve greeted one another, laughed and hugged. But now the tim..
Ash Wednesday
Contributed by Jeanyne Slettom
A Service of Ashes
Preparation note: The correct number of candles will need to be displayed in preparation for their gradual extinguishing over the period of Lent. This year, if the Service of Ashes is included, as well as Good Friday and all Sundays i..
A Ceremony of Lessons and Carols
Contributed by Jeanyne Slettom
This service of lessons and carols is based on the traditional set of readings with some changes. It retains lessons 3-9, but shifts the message of lessons 1 and 2 away from original sin toward original blessing. The first reading is God’s creation and..
Advent Candle Liturgy
Contributed by Jeanyne Slettom
This liturgy, which includes candle lighting and benediction/commission and blessing, was written to reflect a process-relational theology.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Candle liturgy
One: The Gospel of John speaks of Christ as the true light coming into ..
Hanging of the Greens: First Sunday of Advent
Contributed by Slettom Jeanyne
adaptation by Jeanyne Slettom
Hanging of the Greens: First Sunday of Advent
The Hanging of the Greens is a service for the first Sunday in Advent. It is based on the English tradtion of decorating the home with wreaths, garlands, a Christmas tre..
A Brief Communion Service
By Jeanyne Slettom
Jesus said: I am the bread of life.
All who come to me shall not hunger,
and all who believe in me shall not thirst.
With Christians around the world
and throughout the centuries,
we gather around these symbols
of bread and wine—simple elements
that speak..
Pastoral Prayer for the Gulf Oil Spill
By Jeanyne Slettom
“When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51).
Loving God,
We seek clarity in all the dimensions of our lives–our relationships, our work, our leisure.
Like Jesus, who set his face toward Jerusalem in the ce..