Sunday 22 January 2023

Called together
 
Readings:
Isaiah 9:1-4
1 Corinthians 1:10-18

The invitation is given to every person by Jesus Christ:
"Come to me! Follow me! Be my disciples!"
We come to this place, to this time,
at the invitation of Jesus Christ.
In the name of Christ,
we accept the invitation to discipleship.
In the name of Christ,
as his disciples, we worship and praise God.
In the midst of a world where cruelty abounds,
we proclaim the God of Compassion.
In the midst of despair that threatens to swallow up
whole lives, whole peoples,
we proclaim the God of Hope.
In the midst of indifference and apathy,
we proclaim the God of Love.
 
You can access our printed service sheet here: Bulletin 22 January 2023, and the recording of the sermon can be watched here: https://youtu.be/aQLeGQdZjd0

May this holy season be for each of us 
a time of moving beyond what is “reasonable” 
and toward the star of wonder; 
moving beyond grasping tight to what we have 
to unclenching our hands and letting go, 
following the Light where it leads; 
moving beyond competition toward cooperation, 
seeing that all humans are sisters and brothers; 
moving beyond the anxiety of small concerns 
towards the joys of justice and peace. 
May we respond to Jesus’ invitation to follow him
with willingness and gratitude, now and in the days ahead.