Monthly Archives: May 2021

Remembering the Tulsa Race Massacre, May 31 1921-June 1, 1921

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Maren

This we remember and will not forget –(or at least we say thatat the one hundred year mark) The white mob burnedBlack Wall Street, Greenwood,most prosperous Black suburbin the United States,(for those readerswho do not live in this countrymaybe some … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Miami / Dade County

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Maren

How long, O God, how long?And shall I just have one prayer,and put new names in every day? No, Holy One, as long as I canI will lift upthe ones who died at El Mula Banquet Hall,those injured, some critically, … Continue reading →

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Holy Communion Liturgy for June 6, 2021

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Maren

(Revised Common Lectionary readings include Psalm 130, Mark 3:20-21, 31-35 and there are hints of those texts here.) This service is written for all churches. Some have communion only in virtual space to care for the vulnerable. Some are outdoors … Continue reading →

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Prayer for San Jose

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Maren

Surround, O God, with light – those who grieve their lossesat the Light Rail Yards in San Jose,those who had no chanceto save good-bye,those who will nothave them as neighbors, mentors,grandparents, friends,those whose arms are empty. Surround, O God, with … Continue reading →

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Prayer for May 25, 2021

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Maren

God, I hold my breathand pray for George Floyd’s family,not today’s newsfeedtelling me about the meaning of his death, until I cannot stand it. I hold my breathand pray for George Floyd’s friends.not my memories of marches,not details of the … Continue reading →

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Pentecost Benediction

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Maren

May your tongue tingle with good news. May your heart open to all the people of the street. And, when you are bent over by sorrow, may you find the Spirit’s feather on the ground waiting there to give you … Continue reading →

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The preacher addresses her new moveable pulpit — something for fun

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Maren

It’s been a serious season. On a clergywomen’s site I saw that a colleague was dedicating her new moveable pulpit on Pentecost. Pentecost is about moveable pulpits, right? Best blessings to her and a laugh, I hope, for the rest … Continue reading →

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Pentecost Poem, 2021

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Maren

Not this year,the images that have nurtured me before Don’t get me wrong! I’ve lovedthe blowing wind,but deadly storms of climate changehave taken the air out of that one. Tongues of flame remind me too muchof cremation in India and … Continue reading →

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O Jerusalem, Guest Post and Photo by Carol Hallman

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Maren

I am always so deeply grateful to Carol for the poetry that takes me into the issues of the day but also by her poetic style of short short lines that make me feel that I am going forward step … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Gaza

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Maren

Holy One, All Compassionate, All Merciful,gently hold those who grieveforty children who have died in Gaza,another one hundred thirty adults.Be at the side of those who carefor a thousand injured. Repairer of the Breach,we pray for all who will rebuildfirst … Continue reading →

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