Giving thanks is part of Christian life. It lies at the heart of the Eucharist, which literally means “to give thanks.” It is a …
Thanksgiving Is Complicated: How will you get ready?
It is a cool November morning just before Thanksgiving. With each gust of wind, a new bunch of leaves swirls down towards the …
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Thanksgiving Day: An Alternative View
Thanksgiving Day has been celebrated in the United States since 1789 and as a federal holiday since 1885. The Episcopal Church …
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15 Thanksgiving Prayers and Table Graces
Do you offer a blessing before meals? Perhaps only on special occasions? Here are 15 Thanksgiving prayers and table graces that …
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A Blessing for Thanksgiving
For many of us, Thanksgiving and Christmas offer a break from the rapid pace of every day life, a sense of love and joy, and the …
Ideas for Native American Heritage Month and Throughout the Year
As Christians, we believe in the inherent dignity of every human being. We grow closer to God by growing closer to a beloved child …
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Do You Pray for Your Children? How to Start
"What matters most is that your prayer is authentic, spoken from the hopes and fears of your heart. God knows you and delights in …
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Family Craft: Thanksgiving Garland
"Give thanks: we do, each in his place around the table during grace." November, John Updike Make a Thanksgiving …
Building Faith Does Thanksgiving: 7 Helpful Posts
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" -Psalm 107:1 Celebrating …
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5 Thanksgiving Crafts to Teach Gratitude
"The four weeks in November that lead up to Thanksgiving –that lynch pin before Advent – offer plenty of time for teaching …
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