Writing is a way of paying close attention to our lives. Finding just the right words to describe our thoughts, emotions, and …
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Writing is a way of paying close attention to our lives. Finding just the right words to describe our thoughts, emotions, and …
Continue Reading about Gathering to Write: An Intergenerational Advent Practice
Oh, the joys of the season of lights! We decorate our parishes and homes and open our hearts with expectation of what this new …
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Last year, when we didn’t feel comfortable hosting people inside our buildings yet, we looked for a totally-outdoor Vacation Bible …
Pentecost provides a lot of wonderful images to center interactive prayer stations around: birthday, fire, breath, and wind – just …
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"The Ascension is essentially the flip side of Christmas. In December, we celebrate how the divine enters our ordinary human …
During the pandemic, one of the challenges for every congregation has been keeping people connected. With periods of online-only …
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Back in December, I dug the signage for our Christmas Eve Services out of storage and put it in front of the church. Despite all …
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I used to spend my Sunday mornings working at a bakery, mixing up twenty-pound batches of brioche and shaping hundreds of soft …
Continue Reading about On The Road to Emmaus: Pondering, Playing, & Baking with Luke 24: 13-33
Taking time to prepare to cross the threshold into church with intention and readiness helps people of all ages worship more …
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How can we invite all generations to come together and engage honestly in conversations regarding loss and grief? More …
Continue Reading about Graffiti of Lament: An Activity for Finding Hope in Art