On January 6, we celebrate the Feast of Epiphany. We retell the story in Matthew's gospel of the Magi arriving in Bethlehem and presenting gifts for a king to Jesus as a baby. In …
Gratitude in an Unjust World
Giving thanks is part of Christian life. It lies at the heart of the Eucharist, which literally means “to give thanks.” It is a central act in scripture’s psalms and epistles. It …
A Storytelling Pilgrimage Through the Christmas Story
Storytelling can take many forms: oral, digital, and written. A pilgrimage, as the Episcopal Church defines it, is “a journey taken with a religious or devotional intention. …
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New Advent Resources for Adult Formation in 2022
A number of new resources that can help adults explore Advent are available this year. If you are interested in formation resources to use or share with adults in your community …
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Preparing to Support a Church Community in the Event of Mass Tragedy
Sue Vogelman taught kindergarten and first grade for more than 10 years at Sandy Hook Elementary School (SHS) in Newtown, CT. She then served as Church School Director for …
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Gathering to Write: An Intergenerational Advent Practice
Writing is a way of paying close attention to our lives. Finding just the right words to describe our thoughts, emotions, and experiences can be an act of holy gratitude and a way …
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Fall Faith-at-Home Bags
For the last two and a half years my congregation has been putting together seasonal “faith-at-home” bags to support and equip members of all ages in their faith development. …
A Prayer Book Centered Children’s Chapel
Children’s chapel can mean many things in many different contexts. When I talk about children’s chapel, I’m talking about a program which provides children a space in which to …
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The Wondering Together Project: A Simple Tool For These Hard Times
I am flattened by how helpless I have felt by the isolation and suffering uncovered, highlighted, and underscored in these past few COVID and violence saturated years. God bless …
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What Do You Need This Summer: Rest? Momentum? Connection?
We have crossed the threshold into the long, green season after Pentecost. We have turned the corner into "Ordinary Time." Program years are ending and many of us are already …
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