"What things are happening in our world today where this song could bring a word of hope?" Debbie Levy's picture book, We Shall Overcome: The …
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Bible Study Can Be a Wild Ride -and- Hacking Curriculum for Bible Study
Bible Study Can Be a Wild Ride In the last few years, reading the Bible has become trendy again. Popular and well-packaged curricula, like Covenant or The Story can help your …
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Reflection on Episcopal Schools: Parts I and II
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” …
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Lessons and Carols – The Church Service that “Went Viral”
The Festival of Lessons and Carols, like the best holiday traditions, is always the same, yet always new. Plan yours with care; enjoy it with …
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Why We Need Christmas Pageants
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given...And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." -Isaiah …
Why Christians are Excited about Brene Brown
"Authenticity is a choice, albeit a choice with consequences... Brene Brown highlights the 'daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we …
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12 Children’s Christmas Books to Tell the Birth of Jesus
Christmas for Little Ones We've chosen twelve books that use text and image to capture the imagination of the very young and those who read to them! Some of these books …
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Are You Good at Waiting? Online Resources for Advent
In our own lives, Advent can be a special time of learning to wait, slowing down, and preparing for the birth of Christ. Time Does Not Negotiate... Margaret Wheatley, a scientist …
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Advent Wreath Liturgy and Prayers for Church
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” -Romans 15:13 Advent Wreath Customs …
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Book Review: Room at My Table by Evelyn Bence
"...to make this meal an event that all around the table can celebrate together, taking pleasure in the food, the company, the occasion, all of which... are foretastes of the …
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