"If you hold a children’s chapel on Easter, celebrate Jesus’ victory over death in a noisy, joyful way. Sing, “Alleluia,” carry …
Continue Reading about Resurrecting the “Alleluias”: 5 Ideas For Churches
TV Miniseries: The Bible
"...the scarlet thread of redemption found in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, using the latest special effects and quality …
An Experiential Group Meditation on Baptism
"Slowly pour the water from the pitcher into the bowl. Do this in silence so that the only sound is that of the water …
Continue Reading about An Experiential Group Meditation on Baptism
A Prayer from Iona: “We Have Heard About You”
A Prayer from the Iona Community We have heard about you, God of all power. You made the world out of kindness, …
Continue Reading about A Prayer from Iona: “We Have Heard About You”
Make Easter Dove Cake (recipe included)
An Italian Legend The Story of the Dove Cake is an Easter legend in …
Continue Reading about Make Easter Dove Cake (recipe included)
Easter Eggs: History and Traditions
"The eggs were called pace eggs, the word coming from the French Pasque, which means Easter. Eggs became a symbol of the rock tomb …
Digging Deeper: The Great Vigil of Easter
"In one sense, the history of our Church could be summed up in the words of the disciples as they told their story to Thomas: 'We …
Continue Reading about Digging Deeper: The Great Vigil of Easter
Reflection: Has the Easter Bunny Stolen our Alleluia?
"With her fresh approach to things – perhaps this new child has raised a critical question." Burying the Alleluia One …
Continue Reading about Reflection: Has the Easter Bunny Stolen our Alleluia?
Go For It! Invite a Friend to Church on Holy Week
"Sharing your church with another person is a gift you can give to yourself not just to …
Continue Reading about Go For It! Invite a Friend to Church on Holy Week
Jesus and the Symbol of Animals
Animal Symbols Connected to Christ For over hundreds of years, people have talked about how certain animals are like …