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Gratitude in an Unjust World

Giving thanks is part of Christian life. It lies at the heart of the Eucharist, which literally means “to give thanks.” It is a …

It is a cool November morning just before Thanksgiving. With each gust of wind, a new bunch of leaves swirls down towards the …

Thanksgiving Day has been celebrated in the United States since 1789 and as a federal holiday since 1885. The Episcopal Church …

Do you offer a blessing before meals? Perhaps only on special occasions? Here are 15 Thanksgiving prayers and table graces that …

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 …

As Christians, we believe in the inherent dignity of every human being. We grow closer to God by growing closer to a beloved child …

"What matters most is that your prayer is authentic, spoken from the hopes and fears of your heart. God knows you and delights in …

"Give thanks: we do, each in his place around the table during grace." November, John Updike Make a Thanksgiving …

"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" -Psalm 107:1 Celebrating …

"The four weeks in November that lead up to Thanksgiving –that lynch pin before Advent – offer plenty of time for teaching …