Category Archives: liturgy

Prayer of Confession

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

I wrote and prayed this Prayer of Confession tonight. While I was on mission trip last week Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum, Pastor, First Christian Church, Arlington, Texas called asking me to participate in the prayer vigil. Andy is a dear … Continue reading →

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Do you sing Christmas carols during Advent?

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

I used to refuse to sing Christmas carols during Advent. I used to say things like, “We are Christians who celebrate the Christian year! We are in Advent waiting for the coming of the baby. We can’t just jump to … Continue reading →

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The Commissioning of Sunday Church School Teachers and Staff and Blessing of the Backpacks and Lunchboxes

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

The Commissioning of Sunday Church School Teachers and Staff & Blessing of the backpacks and Lunchboxes Grace Lutheran Church Springfield, Illinois Pastor Juli Lejman-Guy Commissioning of Sunday School Teachers and Staff In Christian love, you, the parents and families of … Continue reading →

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"Litany of the Blessing of the Backpacks" and "Backpack Blessing"

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

At this time, I do not have a source in order to give appropriate credit for these works. If anyone can identify the source, I will gladly edit this post in order to give appropriate credit. Litany of the Blessing … Continue reading →

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A Collection of Resources for Blessing of the Backpacks

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

This group of resources was compiled by Rev. Lisa Heckman, The United Ministry of Delhi NY Blessing of the Backpacks>From the Diocese of Georgia courtesy of the Rev. Silito Romero, St. Philip’s, San Jose O Lord God, you see your … Continue reading →

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