The practice of giving blessings is an important one theologically and for our community life together. In the act of blessing-giving, we remind each other of God’s presence as …
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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 communities we can make changes to our practices to become …
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 midst of clericalism that hinders the church’s …
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Picture Books for Antiracists
When I think about how I got to this place of doing antiracism through picture books, I give all credit to my parents. My mom took my brothers and me to the library most Saturdays. …
Celebrate Creation with Wondering Questions
Looking for a way to explore God’s Good Creation? Here are a set of daily practices and rhythms which can become the beginning of prayer and a chance to grapple with what it means …
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Compline as Pastoral Care
It has been a good and joyful thing to watch laypeople and priests and deacons lead Compline and other daily offices across the web. In a time when so many are feeling grief, …
A Framework for Intergenerational Worship or Family Worship Online
Being the body of Christ together in worship takes intentional planning, development and evaluation, as we learn new ways to worship while physically distant. Time To …
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Handwritten Letters to Children & Youth
Writing letters to our youngest disciples has really helped me to remain connected during these uncertain times. Re-Establishing Community I learned early in April that Zoom …
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Leading an Effective Meeting Online
In-person or online, the giving and receiving of hospitality, respect, knowing what’s coming next, managing expectations and clear tasks to complete going forward are the …