Holy Baptism
“We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.” This proclamation, from the Book of Alternative Services, welcomes the newly baptized and reflects what Baptism is meant to be. In Baptism we both welcome people into our faith community…
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Confirmation
“Strengthen, O Lord, your servant N with your Holy Spirit; empower him/her for your service; and sustain her/him all the days of his/her life”. from the Book of Alternate Services These are the words used by our Bishop, as he/she places his/her hands on those who desire to confirm or renew the commitment they made,…
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Marriage
God our Father, you have taught us through your Son that love is the fulfilling of the law. Grant to these your servants that loving one another they may continue in your love until their lives’ end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen This prayer, from the marriage liturgy in the Book of Alternative Services,…
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Funerals
I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. (John 11:25-26) These words of Jesus affirm our Christian faith in a life beyond this life. The reality of death, however, is a challenge in a culture…
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Call to Ministry
For all members of your Church in their vocation and ministry, that they may serve you in a true and godly life, we pray to you, O Lord. This prayer from the rite of Ordination in the Book of Alternative Services, reminds us that all baptized Christians share in the ministry of Christ. From time…
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