Proper 14, Revised Common Lectionary, Year A. [vitality] In Christian imagination, the symbol of a boat has been an important metaphor for the church. How is your congregation like a boat? What storms have you weathered? What tempests are you experiencing now? How is Jesus challenging you to step out in faith? Reader: Linda Lovins. Musician: Phillip Morgan. Music: “Were You There” and “Jesus, Be with Us.”