Today In Worship

Sunday, June 21, 2026
SERIES: Embodied Faith: Recovering the Sacred in This Here Flesh

Liturgist: Rev. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister
Preacher: Rev. John Regan, Executive
We Share Our Gifts

We Hear the Word Proclaimed‍ ‍CLICK HERE for today’s Scripture

Reflection
Breath prayer, as author Cole Arthur Riley describes it, “is an ancient practice that connects short, memorable phrases with deep breathing.” She says, “I’ve found this practice to be restorative as it grounds me in my body and reintegrates my flesh, mind and soul daily.”

This week, as we begin Embodied Faith, we remember that faith not only is something we think or believe, it lives in our bodies, too. Breath prayers is an embodied faith practice that reaches back as early as the 3rd century.

The practice is simple: a few words are spoken on the inhale, and a few words on the exhale, so the body is united in prayer. As science has learned more about the brain, we are learning what ancient prayer practices have long known: paying attention to the breath can help regulate emotions, calm stress and anxiety, and even interrupt the effects of trauma.

Take a few moments to notice your breathing.
As you inhale, pray: God of dust and breath.
As you exhale, pray: Hold us in your love.

Repeat as long as you feel led. Try integrating a breath prayer practice each morning, noon, and night, paying attention to how you experience connectivity with God. For more breath prayers, follow Cole Arthur Riley at @blackliturgies on Instagram.

We Gather at the Lord’s Table
Jesus didn’t put any rules around coming to the table, so neither do we. All are loved and embraced here and all are welcome at this table of Love. Our communion bread is gluten free. We come forward to the table to receive bread and cup at 9AM, we pass the bread and cup at 11AM. Please place your empty cup in the rack on the pew back. If you are worshipping from home, we invite you to find bread and juice or other elements to use as we share this feast.