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Jesus is Missing: A Sermon on Luke 2:41-52 for Christmas 1C

by Rachael Keefe
Christmas 1C Luke 2:41-52 Sermon

Mary and Joseph lost Jesus. Before we judge we should ask if we know where Jesus is.

Categories Sermon Starter, Musings Tags change, Christmas, church, hope, Joy, Love, Luke, peace

A Pastoral Prayer for Advent 4C Love – based on Luke 1:39-55 (the Magnificat)

by Rachael Keefe
Pastoral Prayer Advent 4 C based on Luke 1:38-55

This is a pastoral prayer based on the Magnificat for Advent 4C.

Categories Prayer, Liturgy Tags Advent, change, church, hope, Joy, Love, Luke, peace

On Vipers and Joy: A Sermon for Advent 3 on Luke 3:7-18

by Rachael Keefe
Advent 3 Luke 3:7-18 John the Baptist

Advent 3 is the perfect time to repent of our addiction to Empire.

Categories Sermon Starter, Musings Tags Advent, change, church, Joy, Luke, repentance, social justice

Self-Care Advent Calendar 2021 and Weekly Advent Prayers

by Rachael Keefe
Advent Week 2 Prayer for Peace

Advent calendar 2021 and weekly Advent prayers Year C

Categories Liturgy, Prayer Tags Advent, Advent Calendar, Advent Prayers, hope, Joy, Love, peace

Dance Like David Danced

by Rachael Keefe
Online home of the Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe.

Whenever I read the 2 Samuel passage about David dancing as the Ark of the Covenant is brought into the city, I hear an old Tom Franzak song playing in my head.

Categories Sermon Starter, Musings Tags 2 Samuel, change, dance, Joy, Pentecost

The Considerations of Chloe the Camel

by Rachael Keefe
a Christmas story for children's sermon 2021

New Christmas children’s sermon – story, video, and reading – free to use

Categories Story, Liturgy Tags Christmas, Epiphany, hope, Joy, Love, peace, story

Joy, Always Joy

by Rachael Keefe

Here we are at the third Sunday of Advent. Traditionally, this is the Sunday of Joy. On this day we shift from penitential waiting to joyful anticipation. The tone of Advent shifts from somber to joyful. We know that God is drawing near. We celebrate the Christ who was, who is, and who shall be. … Read More

Categories Musings, Sermon Starter Tags 1 Thessalonians, Advent, hope, Isaiah, John, Joy, Love

Advent Calendar for 2020

by Rachael Keefe
Categories Liturgy Tags Advent, Advent Calendar, change, church, COVID-19, healing, hope, Joy, Love, Mental Health, peace

A Plumb Line Prayer

by Rachael Keefe

Amazing and merciful God, how easy it is for us to forget that we are your delight. You we rejoice when we follow your holy ways and envision a future of goodness and grace for all your people. We blame you for divisions and strife. We justify our wars by saying that you are on … Read More

Categories Liturgy, Prayer Tags Amos, church, Deuteronomy, Faith, hope, Joy, judgment, justice, LGBTQ+, Luke, Pentecost, politics, prayer, religion

Bidding Prayer for Advent Love

by Rachael Keefe

With hopes that we, like Mary, may find favor with God, let us join together in praying for all who share the sacred journey to Bethlehem. People may quietly or silently voice their prayers God who leads through example, be with all who seek the Christ-child who waits for us. Remind us that road is … Read More

Categories Bidding Prayer, Liturgy, Prayer Tags Advent, Bidding prayer, hope, Joy, Love, Luke, Mary, Micah, peace, prayer, Psalms
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How Matilda, a Minnesota Moose, Saw the First Christmas: A Christmas Story

ByRachael Keefe December 27, 2022December 29, 2022
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