"To go on a pilgrimage is to make the body and its actions express the desires and beliefs of the soul." Rebecca Solnit, from …
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"To go on a pilgrimage is to make the body and its actions express the desires and beliefs of the soul." Rebecca Solnit, from …
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Easter is a wonderful time to dive into scriptures that inspire our deepest hopes, joys, and loves in our faith. Our Easter Sunday …
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Our founding team began Plainsong Farm to create a place to cultivate connections between people, places, and God, a place that …
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Giving thanks is part of Christian life. It lies at the heart of the Eucharist, which literally means “to give thanks.” It is a …
Editor's note: This article was originally published as "Blessing of the Animals: How to invite your neighborhood into more!" by …
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Many churches offer a Blessing of the Animals in honor of the Feast of St. Francis, on or near October 4th. We bless our pets …
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Last year, when we didn’t feel comfortable hosting people inside our buildings yet, we looked for a totally-outdoor Vacation Bible …
Pentecost provides a lot of wonderful images to center interactive prayer stations around: birthday, fire, breath, and wind – just …
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In the summer of 2020, I decided that it would be fun to create a formation club for children and families in the Diocese of North …
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Sharing stories is one of the best ways for children to grow in community and their own personal faith. During our time apart from …
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