Liturgical Color: White
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
Theme: The coming of the Magi - the universality of the Good News
Pastoral Invitation to the Celebration
Consider this: We consider the universality of the gospel for the whole world. At the beginning of worship, think about the people who don't have the Good News, and about those who, we believe, do not deserve to have the Good News.
Recognizing our Humanness and Receiving New Life
Try this: Begin by asking the congregation to write down the names of people that they, the congregation, wish would confess their sins. Offer the suggestion that we often approach confession from the other, as for example, if only our mate would confess his/her sins; if only our political enemies would confess their sins; if only our neighbor would confess his…