Liturgical Color: Green

Gospel: Matthew 5:17-37

Theme: Beyond the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees - killing, adultery, divorce, and swearing.

Pastoral Invitation in the Celebration
One pastor began this way:
"God in Christ, not only offers us a new way to think about life; God in Christ offers us a brand new way to live life. So, I invite us to find out how to do that today, in the name of God the Creator, God the Liberator, God the Sustainer."

You may want to use this litany:
Pastor: Jesus, called the Christ, has offered us a way of being fully human.
Ministers: He has presented a new style of life based upon love and peace and justice for all persons.
Pastor: He has invited the church to declare this way of life.
Ministers: Let us be the church at worship, so we will be th…