"On An Autumn Evening, On An Autumn Evening, Give Us Light! Give Us Light!" Carving Pumpkins and Christian Theology The Lord has …
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"On An Autumn Evening, On An Autumn Evening, Give Us Light! Give Us Light!" Carving Pumpkins and Christian Theology The Lord has …
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"A Soul Cake, a Soul Cake, have mercy on all Christian souls for a soul cake!" Early Days of Trick-or-Treating From the English …
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"I think Thanksgiving, just before Advent, is a wonderful opportunity to sum up all the gifts of the …
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"A more positive approach is to see Halloween as an opportunity for celebration of God’s goodness in rescuing us from darkness …
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There were so many things I didn’t know when I became a mother. I didn’t know how to change a diaper; the hospital nurse showed …
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Janie Stevens is the retired Missioner for Christian Formation in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. She is currently the chair of …
"Let’s be real. Let’s not look only to the sky for rescue. Let’s look into the face of our brothers and sisters and there we will …
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"They stuck to their faith. It was the strength of the willow tree. Accepting, accommodating, adjusting, learning, and always …
"I understand that there is evil in the world. I also know about mental illness. I am not naïve or ignorant. But really, what …
As teenagers graduate high school and go on to work, college, or both, we can prepare them in their journey of being …
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The Episcopal Church Office of Black Ministries has issued a free Lenten Study Resource designed to invite all …
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