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Virtual Mission Camp

These are not complex service actions, but they feel about right for where our congregation and our community are in the midst of …

They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all …

Inspired by Kari Ann Lessner at the Diocese of Texas Cathedral, I offered a book discussion and activity before the movie version …

"Sometimes our story—our piece of the puzzle—doesn't make sense in the moment. It's hard to figure out what we're even …

Here’s an idea worth considering—host a reading camp for children in need of reading assistance. This summer St. …

I believe that if you are going to celebrate a feast day in church, you better feast. Festa! I am not normally a jealous person, …

"They have come to regard me as a resource in certain areas and call on me. My availability and consistent presence with no …

"Families spent time doing the crafts and talking about the Bible story at home. While the length of camp time was shortened, the …

"In Epiphany, notes encouraging people to 'follow the light' were found on windshields during those cloudy, dark winter …

"Maria served as a Eucharistic minister at her first Rhythms of Grace, Craig helped design the service, David is our enthusiastic …

Magic happens when a story draws adult and child into a world of make-believe. Reading together is a precious gift of time that …

"At its best, a church coffee hour is a venue for the Holy Spirit to work." Coffee Hour: …