Star Words for Epiphany
The premise is this: the magi followed the star to find baby Jesus, bringing their gifts. We are also seeking Jesus, trusting God can/does use many signs (or stars) to guide us closer to the Divine presence.

If you’d like you can receive a star word for yourself. Click to receive your star word for 2025: wheelrandom.com/view/z4d-xrs/
Trust the word that selects you. Share your word in our Hamline Church Facebook group!

For Reflection

• What is your initial reaction or response to this word? What meaning comes to mind immediately?
• Spend some time with a dictionary and explore the various meanings of this word.
• Reflect on how you think – right now – this word might play out.
• What scares you about this word? What excites you about this word?
• What’s unexpected about this word?

1.  The Magi followed a star, which ultimately led them to Jesus. Therefore, we too use all the resources we have available to us—including creative prayer practices and intention words for the new year—to move closer to Jesus.
2. We trust that God uses multiple ways to guide us and speak to us. Star words are one such lens that might provide us a way to look for God in our midst, both actively and in hindsight.
3. We trust that it is often easy to miss God in our daily midst. Having an intention word to consider both in present days, as well as to reflect on at the end of the year, allows for us to see God in ways we may not have seen God before. This is the greatest gift.
4. We know that the most common prayer practice for many involves speaking to God as opposed to silence or contemplation. We believe that star words invite a new prayer rhythm of reflection and review that can be a powerful new way to connect with God.
5. By not looking or sorting through the star words at their selection, we practice the spiritual task of receiving. It is not we who are in control in this moment. Instead, we trust that God is present, and we let go of our desire to cultivate or control.