Blessings and Benedictions

Each Sunday, a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pastor offers a blessing and benediction for the week ahead. We hope that these will inspire you and nurture your faith.

10/15/2023

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Dr. Andy Kort

May the blessings of God flow into you so that you will know God’s peace and God’s joy.

10/5/2023

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Elizabeth Kanerva

May the grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, and the love of God be with you all, and all whom you love, and all whom no one loves.

9/28/2023

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Kyle Nolan

This day, and every day, may you—and every cell of muscle and tendon and marrow that is you—know that you are held by a love that you are not required to deserve.

9/22/2023

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Ivan Herman

Hold in your heart the beginning of the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi:
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.”

9/14/2023

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Adriene Thorne

Storytelling God, you brought creation into being with a word. Make us faithful and truthful tellers of the narratives of our nation and the accounts of our faith.

9/6/2023

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Dr. Glen Bell

God’s goodness is complete and free-flowing.

8/31/2023

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Dr. Rose Niles

The steadfast love of God
never ceases.

8/23/2023

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Emma Nickel

May the blessing of tired feet remind you of the steps you have taken to offer compassion.

8/16/2023

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Lorenzo Small, Sr.

Knowing this, let us live in a way today that exudes our belief that God is with us, even in the valley of the shadow of death experiences.

8/10/2023

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez

Let’s go out with confidence even though we have doubts
Let’s feel accompanied even though we are alone
Let’s feel supported even when sometimes we feel betrayed
Because despite what is happening to us and around us
Jesus walks with us in these turbulent waters

8/4/2023

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi

May you find rest in whatever way your spirit needs rest. May your community uphold you in that rest and may the community also enrich you in all the ways that will lift you up and help you grow. And may your time in solitude be fruitful.

7/26/2023

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Jeff Sockwell

God is with you, you are never alone. Suffering, loneliness, pain, and grief do not have the last word. Hope comes as sure as the morning light, as welcome as a soft summer rain.

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