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.

11/6/2024

Blessing and Benediction from Erin Dunigan

May the Spirit carry us, sustain us, and empower us to face whatever challenges may come.

11/6/2024

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi

Breathe. Breathe in, breathe out. You’re allowed to stop in the middle of whatever you’re doing and take a deep breath.

10/30/2024

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Jeff Sockwell

May the wondrous light of the sun, moon, and stars draw you close to the light of the One we call Jesus Christ, illuminating the world in love.

10/23/2024

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Adriene Thorne

For those of us who live in the northeastern part of the USA, the seasons are changing. Trees are putting on their autumn outerwear and forests are a riot of red, gold, orange, and brown. In the rhythm of time, God reminds us of the beauty in things that change, the beauty in what is fleeting. Like the death of loved one, this time of year reminds us that not everything was created to last. Loss can be icy and sharp, but also oddly tender in the warm spaces our beloveds leave behind. Maya Angelou said about loss, “We can be. Be and be better. For they existed.” May it be so.

10/16/2024

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Lorenzo Small, Sr.

May you embrace the journey of generosity, knowing that each act of kindness brings you closer to God.

10/9/2024

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Ivan Herman

Who are you that the Divine Creator would be mindful of you?
What are you compared to the earth, moon, and stars?
You are the work of holy fingers and a wholly loving heart!
The desire of the Divine Beloved for you is greater than you can imagine!

9/24/2024

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Dr. Andy Kort

May you find healing, forgiveness, grace, and peace from the loving God whose story is wrapped up together with ours.

9/18/2024

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Jeniffer Rodríguez

May our God Creator
The teachings our our Lord and sustainer
The movement of the Holy Spirit
Keep us centered, focused and motivated in wisdom. Amen

Que nuestro Dios Creador
Las enseñanzas de nuestro Señor y sustentador
El movimiento del Espíritu Santo
Nos centre, enfoque y motive en sabiduría. Amén

9/4/2024

Blessing and Benediction from Rev. Dr. Glen Bell

We find our identity in creation through God’s nourishing love.
Named and claimed in the waters of baptism,
we are grounded in grace and rooted in goodness,
empowered as heirs to the covenant
and marked as God’s beloved children.
We are that – first and last, God’s beloved.

8/28/2024