The Meaning of Kwanzaa Kwanzaa (pronounced Kwon-zah) means first fruits and is a non-religious seven-day celebration …
Las Posadas
by Chris Yaw The celebration is a reenactment of Mary’s and Joseph’s search for lodging in Bethlehem. In the classic Las …
Making Halloween Holy
"As Christians, Jesus’ death and resurrection teach us to trust God as to why death exists, and what happens to us once we die. So …
Making Connections: A Four Part Newcomers Class
The return of the regular September-June program year brings with it new opportunities for formation and relationships. As …
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Creating a Prayer Space at Home
"Simply by placing a candle, cross, Bible or other object on a piece of cloth can designate a special place." Sanctifying …
Teaching the Liturgical Year
Pentecost was June 12th, and now we’re into the long green season of the church year. Green is the liturgical color for …
Reflection: Storytelling as Essential to Christian Communities
My generation (at least in my experience) is in a place where the desire to know the stories of our families is …
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Inviting, Inclusion, and Radical Welcome
Is your community one of invitation, inclusivity or radical welcome? Each model offers different messages, …
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The Book That Changed the World: 400 Years Since the King James Version
This May marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible. Credited with democratizing …
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Hot Cross Buns
Origins of Hot Cross Buns It is one of the peculiarities of the observance of the great fast of Lent that …