Anchor & Hope Blog

  • Palm Sunday Centering Practice We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. On this Palm Sunday, we remember the words of the psalmist: “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story.” We will let Psalm 103 guide our centering practice as we proclaim the salvation of our…

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  • The Fifth Sunday in Lent Centering Practice As we continue to journey together through this season of Lent, let us wait on the Lord with faith, hope, and love. Once again, today’s centering practice comes from Cole Arthur Riley, creator of Black Liturgies. We invite you to close your eyes and reflect on this quote before…

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  • Opening Prayer Adapted from re:worship As darkness gives way to lightand winter sleep to fresh beginnings,We are reminded today of the restoring love of God. Like the green shoots of renewed life,stirring beneath the soil,We welcome an awakening of the Spirit in our lives. We return to God,for God is gracious,abounding in steadfast love.We plant…

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  • The Third Sunday in Lent Centering Practice As we continue to journey together through this season of Lent, let us wait on the Lord with faith, hope, and love. Once again, today’s centering practice comes from Cole Arthur Riley, creator of Black Liturgies.  Inhale: I listen for my voice  Exhale: Silence is a portal   Call…

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  • The Second Sunday in Lent Centering Practice As we continue to journey together through this season of Lent, let us wait on the Lord with faith, hope, and love. Once again, today’s centering practice comes from Cole Arthur Riley, creator of Black Liturgies.  Inhale: The night is long Exhale: My soul keeps watch  Call to Worship…

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  • The First Sunday in Lent Centering Practice We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Today’s centering practice comes from Cole Arthur Riley, creator of Black Liturgies   Call to Worship As we journey togetherduring this Lenten season,we remember:  The everyday places we walkare holy ground;and the ordinary…

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  • Centering Practice We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. Today’s centering practice comes from Cole Arthur Riley, creator of Black Liturgies   Call to Worship The glory of God is revealed in many ways:Through clouds of splendor, the fire of God’s love,and the radiant wonderof Christ transfigured…

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  • Centering Practice We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. We continue to celebrate Black History month together. Today’s centering practice comes from Cole Arthur Riley, creator of Black Liturgies   Call to Worship Adapted from “Let Me Walk With You,” by Dr. Tamisha Tyler  Let down your…

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  • Centering Practice We invite you to slow down, breathe, and connect with God, each other, and yourself. We continue to celebrate Black History month together. Today’s centering practice comes from Cole Arthur Riley, creator of Black Liturgies   Call to Worship Adapted from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. O God, we thank You for Your…

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  • Centering Practice Call to Worship During February, we will celebrate Black History Month together as a church. In a world that often dehumanizes and stereotypes, we honor, affirm, and uphold the God-given dignity & worth of our Black siblings. We celebrate the indelible contributions of the Black community to our faith, our culture, and our…

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