The Festival of Lessons and Carols, like the best holiday traditions, is always the same, yet always new. Plan yours with care; …
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The Festival of Lessons and Carols, like the best holiday traditions, is always the same, yet always new. Plan yours with care; …
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"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given...And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting …
"There is no better time than Christmas Eve to warmly welcome your church visitors... Invite people, especially new members, to be …
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"Authenticity is a choice, albeit a choice with consequences... Brene Brown highlights the 'daily practice of letting go of who we …
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"Helpful signs answer these questions. And when questions are answered, a funny thing happens: anxiety goes down, and people can …
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"Making cookies from scratch is not much more complicated than ripping open a box or slicing cookies from a tube. But it is …
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"I can’t think of a better way for God's family to enter the church building on a Sunday morning than by shaking your hand and …
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"Your ministry of presence is vital in these difficult times. In times of tragedy, people, especially young people, look to their …
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Christmas for Little Ones We've chosen twelve books that use text and image to capture the imagination of the very young and those …
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In our own lives, Advent can be a special time of learning to wait, slowing down, and preparing for the birth of Christ. Time Does …
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