The Spirit of Witness
Liturgies, prayers, poems and reflections for dissenters
Published on 28. February 2023
224 pages
978-1-78622-447-7 (ISBN)
Description
The term 'witness' has become synonymous with evangelism, but true witnessing is usually found in dissenting: it refuses to bow to idols, or to take the easy road, or deny Christ and all he died for. This collection is rooted in that belief that having the mind of Christ means we will do things differently. It offers practical resources for pastoral care that celebrates people on the margins of the church, and provides liturgies for those who suffer racism or injustice, who experience tragedy and loss, who raise their voices in protest or lament, and more. These texts do not carry the stamp of approval of any church body, but will bring the light of the gospel where it is needed. Arranged in six sections, it includes contributions from well-known and new voices covering the themes of: . Witness in Ordinary Time . Communion . Birth and Baptism . United in Love . Suffering Presence . Death and Resurrection
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Content
- Intro
- Copyright information
- Contents
- About the Contributors
- Introduction: Witness in Ordinary Time
- WITNESS IN ORDINARY TIME
- Liturgy
- Poems - Five Witnessing Women
- The Parable of the Sower
- Truth was Given
- A Blessing
- Prayer for Peace in Ordinary Time
- COMMUNION
- Beware the Leaven of Christians
- The Body of Christ
- Bread for the World
- A Eucharist for the Home
- For a Celebration of Holy Communion
- Shorter Eucharist
- 'A Fragrant Offering and Sacrifice'
- BIRTH AND BAPTISM
- A Simple Service of Baptism
- The Nature and Nurture of Jesus
- Does the Bible Really Advocate the Nuclear Family?
- Can a Eunuch be Baptized? Reading Acts 8
- Night Prayer
- UNITED IN LOVE
- Does the Bible Really Give Us a Clear Definition of Marriage?
- Celebrating Christian Marriage
- A Celebration Service for N and N
- The Blessing of Civil Partnerships
- SUFFERING PRESENCE
- Protest
- John the Baptist: St George's Church, Kingston, Jamaica
- Solidarity and Struggle
- Three Christmas Homilies
- Mary Needed Room
- A Prayer in Suffering
- A Service for Racism Sunday
- A Service for Bereaved Parents at Home Preparing to Lay Their Child to Rest
- Suffering in Silence
- When You are Ground Down
- Stretch
- Suspension
- Blessed are the Meek
- Limbo
- Blessed are the Peacemakers
- Breathe
- Fig Leaves
- Prayers in the Midst of Domestic Violence
- Prayers for Pride Month
- DEATH AND RESURRECTION
- Ripening
- Humbled
- The Sign of Jonah
- Chaz
- A Prayer for Easter
- Coming Through Fire: Notes on Connections between Daniel and Jesus
- The Anointing Woman
- A Prayer for the Resurrected Church
- Kingfisher
- There Were Also Women . (Mark 15.40)
- Easter Hope
- Bursting Our Minds
- New Beginnings
- Candle
- Resurrection - Group Exercises?
- Easter Futures
- Thawing
- Leaving It to God: A Sermon for St Matthias
- Closing Prayers
