Living Psalms Book
Psalms in the form of words and art, reborn in the specific contexts of our world, privileging the voices of historically marginalized communities and those acting in solidarity with them.

Living Psalm 29—Baptism of Christ C
A Call to Worship

Leader:  When the storms of life are raging, and the waves of life are crashing, your voice speaks through the storm and your love calms the sea. 
Response: Great is the God of justice! God’s voice liberates the earth!

Leader: O God, your voice moves across the waters; your tender touch baptizes our economy with mercy. 
Response: Great is the God of justice! God’s voice liberates our hearts! 

Leader: Your voice splinters every yoke! Your strong hand removes every oppression! 
Response: Great is the God of justice! God’s voice liberates our minds!

Leader: Your voice, O God, speaks in the flame. Your thundering presence shakes the world’s systems to ensure all God’s children have food to eat.
Response: Great is the God of justice! God’s voice liberates our bodies! 

Leader: Your voice gives strength to the weary! Your voice brings peace to the nations!
Response. Great is the God of justice! God’s voice liberates our world! 

Leader: O God, we give you praise! All the earth sings of your liberating love, all creation tells of your righteous acts.
All: Great is the God of justice! God’s eternal voice liberates eternally. Amen!

Living Psalm 29—Baptism of Christ C was written  by the Rev. Dr. Ray Jordan..

Living Psalms Book is created by UCC Witness & Worship Artists’ Group, a Network of UCC connected artists, activists and ministers bridging the worship and liturgy of the local church with witness and action in the community.  

Logo is detail from Living Psalm 80 by Sophia Beardemphl, Redwoods, CA. Recovering from significant bullying, Sophia, age nine, read Psalm 80 and thought of brokenness that needs mending. She drew this broken and mended bowl.

© Copyright 2022 Ray Jordan.  Permission granted to reproduce or adapt this material for use in services of worship or church education.  All publishing rights reserved.