The Church of Christ the Cornerstone
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Led by Revd. Ernesto Lozada-Uzuriaga Order of Service Introit A child is born in Bethlehem Welcome and Bidding Prayer Dear People of God: In the season of Advent, it is our responsibility and joy to prepare ourselves to hear once more the message of the Angels, to go to Bethlehem and see the Son of God lying...
It’s been a year of disturbance without time or space to settle or rest. How to make a home for a Saviour in this awkward place? Lord, may we seek you in doorways or spots we know well. Keep us ready for discipleship, to go and to tell. Amen
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[The following is a list of music from the Service of Holy Communion on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, 20 December 2020] Prelude Improvisation on “Gabriel’s Message” Improvisation on the piano by Adrian Boynton on the tune of a Basque folk carol, originally based on a 13th century carol Angelus Ad Virginem Introit Bogoróditsye Dyévo Words from Luke...
By Rt. Revd. David Oakley Bishop of Northampton [Please note that the following is transcribed from the above recording and hasn’t been fully checked for accuracy.] He was in the world and the world came into being through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own and his own...
Preacher: Rt. Revd. David Oakley, Bishop of Northampton Celebrant: Revd. Ernesto Lozada-Uzuriaga Prelude – Improvisation on “Gabriel’s Message” Introit – Bogoróditsye Dyévo Composed by Arvo Pärt. Prayer of the Week It’s been a year of disturbance without time or space to settle or rest. How to make a home for a Saviour in this awkward place? Lord, may...
Good evening everyone. Welcome to Friday evening’s prayers. 1 week from Christmas! I don’t know about you, but I have found that, despite so much of my life being different this year from any other December I can remember, the days of Advent seemed to have passed very quickly. I notice that, on the radio and...
Good morning to you all joining us to welcome this fresh Friday with prayer. O Lord, who lights our way in the early morning darkness, thank you for this brand-new day. Open our eyes to the beauty of this life, open our ears to the cries of those in need and open our mouths with words...
A reading from the letter to the Hebrews 1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 The Son...
God Prepares the Way for Salvation There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. John 1: 6–8 NIV® Elizabeth and Zechariah...
The great sea frees me, moves me, as a strong river carries a weed. Earth and her strong winds move me, take me away, and my soul is swept up in joy. Uvavnuk (Iglulik Eskimo, 19th century) translated by Jane Hirshfield Good evening and welcome to Evening Prayers That this evening may be holy, good and...
Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night by Dylan Thomas Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do...
Solitude by Ella Wheeler Scott Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone; For the sad old earth must borrow its mirth, But has trouble enough of its own. Sing, and the hills will answer; Sigh, it is lost on the air; The echoes bound to a joyful sound, But shrink from...
Love is Reckless By Rumi Love is reckless; not reason. Reason seeks a profit. Love comes on strong, consuming herself, unabashed. Yet, in the midst of suffering, Love proceeds like a millstone, hard surfaced and straightforward. Having died to self-interest, she risks everything and asks for nothing. Love gambles away every gift God bestows. .. Translated...
Prayer of the Farm Worker’s Struggle By César Chávez Show me the suffering of the most miserable; So I will know my people’s plight. Free me to pray for others; For you are present in every person. Help me take responsibility for my own life; So that I can be free at last. Grant me courage...
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