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BULLETIN
June 8, 2025 — Second, Sunday of Pentecost

Procession Hymn Come and Go With Me AA-596
Opening Meditation. From Black Liturgies by Cole Arthur Riley
We take a full natural breath in and out before offering our opening meditation.
Exhale saying: I don’t know what my path is. Inhale
Exhale saying: But I am led into freedom. Inhale
Exhale saying: I listen for the divine. Inhale
Exhale saying: My soul whispers back.

Collect Lectionary Insert
Hebrew Scriptures Hosea 11:1-4
Canticle Psalm 1:1-30
New Testament II Peter 1:16-18
Gospel Hymn Spirit of the Living. AA-320
Gospel Mathew 28:16-20

Sermon by The Reverend Gayle Fisher-Stewart

Creed
We trust in the God who formed us out of dust, and breathed life into us.
We trust in his Son Jesus who, for our sake, lived as one of us, bringing liberation.
We trust in the Holy Spirt, who challenges, sustains, and inspires us each day.
We confess ourselves Christ’s disciples,
Sharing in his mission and sacrifice, for the healing of the world.

Calvary’s Mission Statement (composed by Yvonne Lee)
We, the members of Calvary Episcopal Church, believe in taking the journey of God’s love and service to those who know Christ, and those who seek Christ.

Prayers of the People Lectionary insert.

Confession Lord, we confess that we have not listened for your voice in our lives. Instead, we have followed the counsel of what is popular, or comfortable, or easy. We have not trusted the power of the spirit you have put into us. Instead, we have looked to human leaders to save us. We have not taken up the calling you entrusted to us, to love you, and our neighbors as ourselves. Instead, we have waited on others to act. We repent Lord, and put aside our doubts.

Absolution (from “Black Liturgies” By Cole Arthur Riley)
Let your soul receive this rest. The divine presence remains near as you locate the path that is right for you. Receive forgiveness and be guided into your deepest longings and beliefs as you decide how to spend your days. When self distrust begins to eclipse your callings, let God stead you toward what is good and true and beautiful, now and forever. Amen.

Recognition of Birthdays and Anniversaries.

The Peace
The flowers on the altar were given for the Glory of God.

Offertory Hymn Jesus Is A Rock Contemporary Choir
If would like to make your offering electronically, you can do so at: www.calvarydc.net/donate.

Doxology Praise God, From Whom All Blessing Flow AA-650
The Eucharist
The Lord be with you
And also with you
Lift up your hearts
We lift them to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right and a good and joyful thing to praise you O God, because you give your Spirit to sustain us, granting us life, wisdom and strength. Therefore we rejoice and praise you, joining our voices with angels, ancestors and saints, who forever sing this hymn proclaiming the glory of your name.

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest!

Blessed indeed is the one who came in your name O Lord. For, when you saw us lost and stumbling, you sent your only Son, Jesus. Laying aside all glory and power, he became one of us, walking among us, living our struggles, hearing our laments, healing our hurts, teaching us your ways, freeing from bondage and sin, reminding us who and whose we are.

On the night that he was wrongfully incarcerated, Jesus took bread, and after giving thanks to God, he broke it into pieces without the suggestion of privilege or supremacy. He gave it to his disciples, saying,
“Take and eat. This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”After supper, he took the cup, and giving thanks gave it to them saying:
“This cup is the new covenant, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance of me.”
After supper, he took the cup, and giving thanks gave it to them saying:
“This cup is the new covenant, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance of me.”

Therefore, in remembrance of him, we proclaim this mystery of faith
Christ has died
Christ has risen
Christ is come again

And so, until his coming again, we share this bread and this cup. We pray you: send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts, making them for us the precious body and blood of your son Jesus Christ. Pour out your Spirit upon us too, uniting us in your Son’s body and sacrifice, making us one people, healing our brokenness, and strengthening us for your mission of renewing and restoring this world. All this we ask for your Son Jesus Christ, by whom, and with whom, and in whom, all glory and honor is yours almighty father, now and forever. Amen.

And now, let us pray those words Jesus taught us to pray.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

Lamb of God. You take away the sins of the World
Lamb of God You take away the sins of the World
Lamb of God Grant us your peace

These are the gifts of God for you, God’s people. Every time you eat this bread of equity and drink this cup that pours freedom, you proclaim with your life the saving death of the risen God until he comes again.

Communion Hymn Tis So Sweet To Trust AA-368
Post-Communion Prayer BCP p.365
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
From “Black Liturgies” by Cole Arthur Riley

Announcements (Announcements are listed in the section after LECTIONARY below)
Final Hymn Let The Church Say Amen

We are blessed to have Mrs Susan Walls lead worship music service today.

LECTIONARY — June 15, 2025, Second Sunday of Pentecost

Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us stead- fast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, forever and ever.Amen.

A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Hosea (11:1-4)
When Israel was a child, I loved them, and out of Egypt I called my child. They, the Baals, called to them, they went out to the Baals; they sacrificed and to idols, they offered incense. Yet it was I who walked toddling Ephraim, taking them by their arms; yet they did not know that I healed them. I led them with human ties, with bonds of love. I was to them like those who lift babies to their cheeks. I bent down to them and fed them.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God

Psalm 1:30-131
I wait for the WOMB OF CREATION,
my soul waits, and in her word I hope.
My soul keeps watch for the Creator,
more than those who watch for the morning,
More than those who watch for the morning.
Israel, hope in the MOTHER OF CREATION!
For with the CREATOR OF ALL there is faithful love,
and with her is abundant redemption.
It is she who will redeem Israel from all their iniquities.
WOMB OF LIFE, my heart is not lifted up, nor my eyes exalted;
I do not keep company with things great and too wondrous for me.
Rather, I have soothed and quieted my soul,
like a weaned child with her mother;
my soul is like a weaned child within me.
Israel, hope in the WELLSPRING OF LIFE
from now until forever.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.

A Reading from the Second Letter of Peter (1:16-18)
For we did not follow sophisticated mythologies when we made known to you all the power and coming of our Redeemer Jesus Christ, rather we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For Christ from God the Sovereign received honor and glory, a voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” And we ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain.
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God

The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Matthew (28:16-20)
Glory to you Lord Christ
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus sent them. And when they saw him, they bowed down worshipping him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came and said to them saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. Now look, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you Lord Christ

Prayers of the People
Filled with the Holy Spirit, let us offer prayers to God for the needs, concerns, and hopes of the whole human family saying,
Alleluia! Hear our prayer.
For a flourishing of the fruits of the Spirit, that we may be signs of love, joy, and peace in our daily lives.
Alleluia! Hear our prayer.
For peace, that God will curtail the violence, protect the innocent, and open dialogue between opposing groups, particularly in the Holy Land.
Alleluia! Hear our prayer.
For all those who must make difficult decisions about safety and health, that in this uncertain time we may be driven, guided, and directed by a love that always seeks the good and welfare of others.
Alleluia! Hear our prayer.
For those for whom we ought to pray, that they may be comforted and strengthened by God’s life-giving Spirit. We pray now for those persons or concerns that lie on our hearts, spoken aloud or in silence.
We invite your prayers aloud, or in silence.
Alleluia! Hear our prayer.
For those who have died, remembering especially persons in our hearts that they may find rest and peace in God’s presence forever.
Alleluia! Hear our prayer.
Lifting our voices with all creation, with Mary, the God-bearer, and all the saints who have borne witness to the Risen Christ, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ.
Alleluia! To you, O Lord, we give praise and glory.
Blessed are you, O God, who sends us the Spirit of truth. Hear the prayers we offer this day and let your Holy Spirit kindle in us the welcome fire of your love, that we who are many may be one body, serving the world in your name, through Jesus Christ the Risen One, in the power of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen

ANNOUNCEMENTS — Second Sunday June 15, 2025

Mon-Fri 6pm Evening Prayer (www.calvarydc.net)
Wednesday Noon Bible Study (www.calvarydc.net)
7pm Discipleship Study (info@calvarydc.net)
Sunday 9am Morning Prayer (www.calvarydc.net)
10am In-Person Worship (www.calvarydc.net)

Pastor Peter began the final month of his sabbatical, June 9th-July 8th. During his absence, the Rev. Gayle Fisher-Stewart will preach and preside. Pastoral and administrative concerns can be directed to the Wardens, Mr. Michael Livingston (240-274-1486) or Ken Davis (202-390-0315), or by email to info@calvarydc.net

We are saddened to announce the death of our brother Floyd Keen, husband to Sylvia Keene. Floyd’s service of Homegoing and Resurrection be held at Holy Comforter Church (701 Oglethorpe Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011) on Saturday, July 26th at 10am.

We invite you to join us in feeding this, our neighborhood at our monthly free break fast and food pantry, the third Saturday of every month at 10am, here at the Church.

Calvary’s Vestry
C. Michael Livingston (Senior Warden, Legal ‘26)
Ken Davis (Junior Warden, Building and Grounds ‘25)
Phyllis Bolden (Christian Education, ‘25)
Edward Gatewood (Stewardship, ‘25)
Phyllis Harris (Worship and Music, ‘25)
Monai Lowe (Evangelism ‘25)
Michael Sherman (Finance ‘26)
Walter Swindell (Personnel, ‘25)
Gwen Turner (Communications ‘26)
DeVonde Wiggins (Pastoral Care ‘27)

Calvary Episcopal Church
509 I St NE, Washington, DC, 20002 (202) 546-8011 www.calvarydc.net info@calvarydc.net