Every year as Trinity Sunday rolls around, it's common to hear jokes about having the seminarian or newly ordained priest do the preaching as a dreaded rite of initiation. There …
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Digging Deeper: The Doctrine of the Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity is considered a mystery because its meaning is made known to us only through God's revelation. We could never have reasoned it out …
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Patrick’s Prayer of the Trinity
Today is Trinity Sunday. Many churches will offer a familiar hymn that has been a standard for worship - St. Patrick's Breastplate. The words to this hymn is …
Exploring The Trinity with Children
"Comprehending the Trinity as a adult is hard enough; how do we explain it to children? We can talk about the many ways we know God..." The Doctrine …
Prayers and Blessings for the Church Year
Building Faith has featured a number of articles with prayers and blessings for the seasons and holy days of the liturgical year. Each can be found by browsing our Prayer page or …
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More Prayers, Blessings, and Resources for Pentecost
The Feast of Pentecost comes 50 days after Easter Sunday. This holy day whisks us into the presence of God alive and on the move, rushing and stirring around, among, and within us. …
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Pride Month Resources for 2023
June is Pride Month in the U.S. To help Christian communities amplify and learn from the stories of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or …
Prayers and Blessings for Easter
What do you say to a God of resurrection on Easter Day and throughout the season? In the resurrection of Jesus from death to new life, we encounter a God with us in every word, …
Ideas for Epiphany Adult Formation
Advent formation is underway. Lent is on the horizon. But what are formation leaders to make of the season between them?The season after Epiphany can be a planning challenge. Its …
Preparing to Support a Church Community in the Event of Mass Tragedy
Sue Vogelman taught kindergarten and first grade for more than 10 years at Sandy Hook Elementary School (SHS) in Newtown, CT. She then served as Church School Director for …
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