A Prayer for Boston: If we are to survive

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s Inaugural Faith Brunch Rev. Laura Everett, Massachusetts Council of Churches A reading from 1 Kings 19 “At that place he came to a cave, and spent the night there. Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He answered, “I have been very …

Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows

A Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows for Rev. Steve Watson of Reservoir Church, North Cambridge Sunday October 1, 2023  (Adapted from the Episcopal Church and United Church of Christ) The clergyperson stands, as able. Leader: Dear friends, the ministry we share is none other than the sacrificial ministry of Christ, who gave himself up to death …

A Prayer for Thanksgiving

If you are tasked with offering a Prayer today for Thanksgiving, here’s a participatory reading, based on Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman’s “Thanksgiving Meditation” from November 11, 1958 broadcast on WHDH-TV, Boston, Massachusetts. Do yourself a favor as you cook and listen to the audio of him reading and then preaching via the Howard Thurman Digital …