JANUARY 2022
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF
THE REDEEMER ATLANTA, GA
The liturgical season between Epiphany and Lent is called “Time after Epiphany” or “Ordinary Time.” It is in the ordinary where God becomes known to us: an ordinary child, ordinary water, ordinary bread, and wine. During this winter season, we invite you to worship on Wednesday evenings during your ordinary daily life to contemplate our divine God who became human, appearing in flesh among us. This service of spoken word follows the liturgy from All Creation Sings, a worship resource developed in 2020 to supplement the Evangelical Lutheran Book of Worship (ELW). We will receive blessings for everyday life, written by Lutheran Pastor, Meta Herrick Carlson, reflect on ordinary writings from contemplative authors, and hear the word preached by our rostered leaders. God’s word, reflection, and prayer is the heart of this contemplative service. Throughout the service, we will observe time of silence together. Silence makes room to breathe deeply, time to still the heart and quiet restless thoughts, and, a place to listen and rest in the presence of God.