Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, our church has provided materials and activities for families to engage in faith …
Including Disabled People in the New Year Planning
Here we are at the beginning of a new calendar year. With all that transpired in 2020, people are looking for new possibilities—a …
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Imposition of Ashes in a Time of Pandemic
A Note on Ash Wednesday and the Imposition of Ashes in a Time of Pandemic Several bishops have recently asked if I had any …
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Observing Ash Wednesday When We Cannot Assemble
Here we go again, folks: figuring out how to keep the holy days if we are in a place where the pandemic has prevented us from …
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“Must We Do Lent This Year?”
“Must we do Lent this year? We have had such a long and difficult year. We have already lost so much. There has already been too …
What Does This Day Mean? Handout for Candlemas at Home
To download this beautiful resource for households that supports the celebration of Candlemas at home as a PDF, click …
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An Easter Children’s Sermon
I’m a big believer in giving the children’s sermon as much thought as I do any other part of worship. Creating A Children's …
Using the Lectionary for Formation and Spirituality
“Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn and …
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Webinar: Cultivating Culture Change: Tips and Resources for Antiracist Christian Formation
About this Webinar Being antiracist requires more than hosting the periodic book club. Both as individuals and faith …
Reimagining House Blessings as Pastoral Care in the Time of Covid-19
Author's Note: I am writing from my perspective as a priest, but many lay leaders provide meaningful pastoral care, even in the …
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