Gretta Vosper in her book With or without God, says if it can't be said from the pulpit, it shouldn't be sung in the pews. I agree totally. I would also suggest this advice should go beyond preaching and singing to include praying.
These sample prayers, written to be spoken, are logged in two groups: soft-theistic and non-theistic. They seek to be shaped by a progressive, post-liberal theology. When soft-theistic, they attempt to use new or different metaphors when addressing the presentness of the sacred. Lament rather than confession is also a feature of some.
I have learned much from others as I have shaped my understanding and practice of praying. Among them are: Francis Macnab (St Michael's Uniting), Michael Morwood (ex-priest and author), Jerry Stinson (First Congregational UCC), Sherri Weinberg (St Paul's Presbyterian) and Bob Kleinheksel (Christ Community Church). And those many unnamed...
My hope is, these prayer may encourage others to try their hand at shaping progressive prayers, the often over-looked or neglected aspect of the Sunday morning experience. And then have the courage to lead their congregations in the same.
Rex