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Motherhood is a calling that tests your body, mind, and spirit. When my friend Erin and I became mothers, we felt that challenge acutely. We were both desiring connection and …
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In a 2016 article called “On Ash Wednesday, The Power of Scripture,” one of my editor predecessors, Charlotte Hand Greeson, lifts up the opening line of the Ash Wednesday collect …
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Looking for the "best" curriculum for your catechesis or confirmation class? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice depends …
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Years ago, before my ordination to the diaconate, I chose hospital chaplaincy as my call to servant ministry. Specifically, I chose to engage in love’s work in real people’s lives. …
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The Feast of All Saints on November 1 is a day to celebrate God’s presence in and with the body of Christ, past, present, and future. Finding our way into this feast can be a …
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I’ve written about how to build a checkout library for children and households before in Creating a Children’s Lending Library for Your Church: Where To Start and Creating a …
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Looking for the “best” curriculum for your adult Christian formation program? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice depends …
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The Juneteenth Diocesan Feast Day and liturgy grew out of a Diocese of California Resolution passed in 2021. The resolution championed promoting understanding and inclusion of …
Easter is a wonderful time to dive into scriptures that inspire our deepest hopes, joys, and loves in our faith. Our Easter Sunday celebrations can gain deeper meaning throughout …
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What do you say to a God of resurrection on Easter Day and throughout the season? In the resurrection of Jesus from death to new life, we encounter a God with us in every word, …
