I breathe in and remind myself that I am loved. I breathe out gratitude for my faith and our community. I remember scripture: Be Still and Know that I am God (Psalm 46)

Prosems can give some expression to the quieter “voices within”, and help us feel a bit more grounded in these unusual times. 

We seek with You the coming together of all humans into Your Unity. We know You, as we, ache for the harmony of humankind. Deep down, we recognize there’s only One of us here.

I’m praying that you hear God’s love in creation today.

Our tank was filled with not only the remembrance of the past, but in connecting then to the now.

Meeting God’s love in the care of a neighborhood and the snuggles of a grandchild

God’s love is in the tending

St. John’s Youth and Children reflect on where they are finding joy

Joy is such an important part of our worship experience and never more important than in the Easter season.

Mariah Morgan shares a reflection on how she has been finding joy this Easter season.

Nicole Benevenia offers a reflection on how she is finding joy this Easter season.

Ellie Sanderson reflects on what is bringing her Easter Joy. Psalm 100 says it all: Joy, gratitude and service lift us up into the shining joy of the resurrection - in stark relief to the suffering and deep agony of Jesus' death.

Steve Falci contemplates the question, “What does it mean to be the church right now?”

Robin Burdick reflects on what it mean to be the church right now. Let’s hold onto our experiences now and come back together with our learnings and growth. May we make the changes we need to be a healthier body of Christ.

What does it mean to be the church right now? My experience of church was about people and belonging. It was about creation and music and singing. It was about being needed and seen and heard. It was about giving back something that felt truly authentic and unique to me.

You were born with a light God lit inside of you, and a Love he sent you into the world with. You are Love and Light without any doing necessary to be them. You are Love and Light for yourself, and you are Love and Light for others- be Love and Light in your home, in the virtual world, on the phone.