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Some things make me sad
Some things make me sigh. Recently, I admitted that I did not believe that I would ever fully understand the Resurrection, or the Incarnation, or God, or the Sacraments… We are called to love God with all of our minds, … Continue reading
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Tagged catechism, church, Isaiah 55:8, Mark 12:30, sacraments, theology, understanding
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On aging gracefully
It is a bit of a cliche right now to harp on about youth and young adults rejecting traditional modes of church in the contemporary culture, or conversely to bang on about how they all really want to be medieval … Continue reading
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Tagged church, contemporary culture, liturgy, prehistoric, religion, retro, vintage, young adults, youth
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The summer stole project
I know, summer is technically over, and we’re into autumn around here, but I promised finished photos of the t-shirt stole, and it’s a sunny day on the north coast, so … Recycling, knitting, and by no means least liturgy … Continue reading
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Tagged beach baptisms, church, knitting, liturgy, recycling, stoles, t-shirts
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Seven signs that you may be taking a Sunday off …
1) The alarm is set an hour later than on Monday morning. 2) Sitting down for the sermon. 3) Sitting in someone else’s seat for the sermon. 4) Dancing (discreetly) with one’s daughter during the Communion music 🙂 5) Packing … Continue reading
Fair linen
I heard Anne Lamott at a writer’s showcase a while ago, and she said that if we writerly types do not write down right away our ideas, the ones that strike at inopportune moments, then God gives them to her, … Continue reading
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Tagged altar, altar cloth, Anne Lamott, church, Holy Communion, leaving, poetry, priest, writing
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How to choose a church: post-Sunday update
So, I went on Sunday to the church with the less smiley website, because I believe in second chances, because it does me good to step out of my natural comfort zone (though this place was hardly a stretch), and … Continue reading
How to choose a church
It’s been quite a while since I last needed to make a decision about where to worship this Sunday. It turns out to be an eye-opener. So, first stop, the website. Is there one? If not, sorry, but I don’t … Continue reading
Mission Imp? Possibly
I feel as though I should be blogging about our mission week. It’s great. We have a couple of dozen awesome youth, some great adult companions, the clients whose houses and properties we’re working on are inspirational and funny and … Continue reading
Candles
Today, my friend is burying his father, who died on Sunday, the sixth anniversary of my own mother’s death. On Sunday, I lit a candle for my mother at the back of the church, and a young parishioner came to … Continue reading
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