Week after week I arrive at some Episcopal church and there they are seated in a semi-circle. Frequently, younger and older …
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Week after week I arrive at some Episcopal church and there they are seated in a semi-circle. Frequently, younger and older …
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More than 2 million young people attend Christian camps in the United States every summer. Data from the National Study of Youth …
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Today, the Episcopal Church recognizes baptism as full initiation into the Body of Christ, and with that comes admission to Holy …
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Through the Ages: 20s By Dorothy Linthicum Hattie Strange, Chicago, Illinois “I did everything backward,” said Hattie Strange …

Church leaders often describe their own experiences of summer camp with fondness, respect, and a large dose of nostalgia. We tell …

"If we focus on Christ and his birth, our household rituals will draw us to the light of his coming." Christmas Eve Rituals What …
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"The ritual of lighting is an invitation to bring more light into our lives. And to emanate a nice, warm glow during the darkest …
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In a time of uncertainty, Mary and Joseph gathered what they had and traveled to Bethlehem to be counted in the census. What would …
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"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning."-Lamentations …

Pilgrim retains an unapologetic focus on Christian fundamentals and fellowship, while acknowledging a need for individualization …
