"Don’t single out visitors. They really just want to blend in. Speak to them after the service and introduce them to others at coffee hour." I'm …
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3 Teaching Points for Pentecost
"When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they …
Reflection: Easter is my New Lent…
"I can strive every day to make the right choices – and God will be with me. God wants me to choose, of my own free will, to be aligned with His will." Failing …
The Good Book Club: An Intergenerational Sunday School Offering
"It works. It’s fun. It’s a simple premise with a profound end result... we all learn to love the Bible even more, and we have a good time together." The Good Book …
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“The Painting Table” in Lent
"One of the most freeing spiritual exercises I have ever experienced! I am so very grateful for this sacred space, especially now, during …
A Christmas Pageant Moment of Grace
Henry stepped into the aisle, his beloved Eeyore in hand, and began to carefully, quietly process towards us, stepping like a bride to the wedding march, a bouquet of stuffed …
Advent for Everyone with Intergenerational Activities
Something for everyone. Nourishment for spirits of all ages. Perhaps not the quiet and contemplative Advent event I thought I should offer (and, subsequently, that they should …
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‘Big’ Christmas Pageant: Rehearsals and Commitments
"My experience as a priest turned director is that the children stepped up to expectations and challenges with good spirit and pleasure." Editors …
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The ‘Big’ Christmas Pageant
"Children and adults get the power of committed, shared work. Sharing in committed work, working together, and taking specific responsibility in work are crucial to Christian …
What Do Young Adults Really Want?
In recent weeks there has been a plethora of articles, editorials, research statistics, and commentary about Millennials. This generation is now entering young adulthood …