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08/16/2023

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06/15/2022

Verse of the day

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

- Philippians 4:8

Voice of the day

What we plant in the soil of contemplation, we shall reap in the harvest of action.

- Meister Eckhart, translated by Raymond B. Blakney

Prayer of the day -

God of justice, transform our thoughts into action.

04/18/2022

Verse of the day
For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. - Romans 6:5
Voice of the day
Resurrection is everywhere and all around us. - Timothy McMahan King, “The Mundane Resurrection”
Prayer of the day
Risen one, help us to practice resurrection in ways big and small.

02/15/2022

Verse of the day

Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.

- Isaiah 41:10

Voice of the day

The question isn’t if we can weather this unknown, / But how we will weather this unknown together.

- Amanda Gorman, “The Miracle of Morning”

Prayer of the day

As we stare into the unknown, let us hold hands in community.

01/11/2022

Verse of the day 1 John 4:7-8

Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.

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Voice of the day

The whole cosmos is a Self-giving of God. And we will find our place in the great dance only to the extent that we love.

- J. Philip Newell, Christ of the Celts (2008)

Prayer of the day

May my love for others direct the search for my place in the cosmos.

01/05/2022

Verse of the day

And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.

- John 8:32
Voice of the day
Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it’s a good place to start.

- Jason Collins

Prayer of the day

May we be open and truthful, about ourselves and with one another.

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12/30/2021

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Verse of the day
Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue, so that you may live and occupy the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

- Deuteronomy 16:20

Voice of the day

There are moments in history when people of faith must ask what their faith instructs them to do.

- Anne Nelson

Prayer of the day

Enlighten the eyes of our hearts, O Lord, so we may not only see and receive your mercy but also notice the places in our world where you call us to extend mercy.

- Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals

11/26/2021

Verse of the day

I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify [God] with thanksgiving. - Psalm 69:30
Voice of the day

Continue / To let gratitude be the pillow / Upon which you kneel to / Say your nightly prayer / And let faith be the bridge / You build to overcome evil / And welcome good.
- Maya Angelou, “Continue”

Prayer of the day
May we continue to express radical gratitude that aligns with your vision of justice.

11/17/2021

Verse of the day

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good.

- Romans 12:9

Voice of the day

If love doesn’t prevail, / who wants to live in this world? / Are you listening?

- Li-Young Lee, “The Undressing”

Prayer of the day

Break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love.

- The Book of Common Prayer