Calling on God: Inclusive Christian Prayers for Three Years of Sundays - Tapa blanda

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"Beautiful, fresh language for Christians of all denominations.... These prayers can enrich our worship, transforming our hearts and--ultimately--strengthening our world."
--Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope, vicar, Washington National Cathedral

"Beautifully written.... An inspiring gift to all those who gather weekly to shape and sustain themselves as God's faithful people."
--Rev. Wesley Granberg-Michaelson, general secretary emeritus, Reformed Church in America

"A powerful, prayerful, extremely useful worship aid [for] progressive congregations of many denominations and small-base communities alike.... Browse the table of contents when you need just the right prayer for many occasions."
--Diann L. Neu, cofounder and codirector of the Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER); coeditor, New Feminist Christianity: Many Voices, Many Views

"In plain but powerful words, [this book] says exactly just what we all would want to say to God."
--Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton, Episcopal Diocese of Maryland

"Simply and beautifully conveys the rich tradition of communal prayer.... It is sure to enrich the devotional life of both individuals and faith communities."
--William Dietrich, spiritual director; former executive director, Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation

"Stirring... A delightful, creative gift of nurture and inspiration for faith communities and personal meditation."
--Rev. Jann Aldredge-Clanton, PhD, author, She Lives! Sophia Wisdom Works in the World and Inclusive Hymns for Liberating Christians

"A rich treasury.... All will find an invitation to congregational intercession that is at once comprehensive and concretely real."
--Rev. Taylor W. Burton-Edwards, director of worship resources, the General Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Church

"[A] rich collection.... Bring[s] human need before God in a poignant and compassionate way. Growing out of the life of one church, this book will bless many."
--Ruth Duck, ThD, professor of worship, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

"These prayers give us the right words to remember who we are, who God is, and the nature of the journey we are on together.... They help us reconnect with what matters most."
--Kayla McClurg, author, Passage by Passage: A Gospel Journey; facilitator, inward/outward

Reseña del editor

Fresh, inclusive, creation-conscious prayers to nourish your soul—and the soul of your worship community.

"We are called to name the extravagant wildness of God, the overflowing abundance of creation, and the deep aching need of a broken world in new words and images that speak to contemporary concerns.... [These prayers] are an invitation to pray boldly."
—from the Introduction

This special prayerbook is for today's Christians who find comfort in the rhythm of the traditional lectionary but long to connect with God in ways that are satisfying to the modern heart and mind. Founded on creativity, inclusivity and sharing, it encourages us to remember the divine elements of the natural world around us as we express our hopes and fears for others and ourselves. Inspiring words help us give thanks for human inventions and lament the evils of poverty, violence and oppression of all kinds while remaining mindful of God's promises of healing for a broken world.

Following the annual procession of the seasons with prayers that are appropriate for personal devotion as well as for use in leading worship, these new ways to call on God will feed your soul and inspire you to find your own fresh language for thanksgiving, praise, intercession and petition, whether in your community or personal spiritual life.