…without deep pockets or the support of the religious or political establishment, it still grew and flourished. It grew because the Spirit was with them. It grew because Jesus was their leader. But, it grew also, I suspect, because there was joy.
Everything has a beginning and for many churches – Anglican/Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Lutheran and Orthodox (albeit a bit differently) among others –the church year begins
Looking for a movie or perhaps a graphic novel? Here are two interesting lists.
Canada’s federal prison system has chosen a private contractor to provide chaplaincy services across the country
The Religion News Service has released their first-ever interfaith holiday shopping guide for the hard-to-shop for religious (or non-religious) folks on your list. Meanwhile, the folks who brought us Lent Madness have given into to the crass commercialism of the season.
By Kathy Staudt At the beginning of this year’s long “green season” — probably almost as long as the season after Pentecost can be with
Friday, November 29, 2013 — Week of Proper 29, Year One [Go to Mission St Clare for an online version of the Daily Office including
The Rev. Frank Logue has a few thoughts on the unusual coincidence of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah this year. He writes:
The group does not propose an authorised liturgy for this purpose, but understands the proposed provision to be a pastoral accommodation which does not entail any change to what the church teaches.
Thirteen years ago, I wrote a Thanksgiving column for Beliefnet. If offer it here, as I do most every year, for your consideration. Happy Thanksgiving.