Advent – a second coming
December 1, 2021
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There is no cloud of glory can define, no gates of heaven can confine; there is no dogma, doggerel, or doctrine can describe, no earnest imitation reinscribe him.
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A Singing Advent Calendar
December 11, 2020
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Two Episcopal churches in Philadelphia are participating in a “singing Advent calendar” on YouTube which emphasizes the work of women composers. From the Philadelphia Inquirer:
Advent retreat
December 9, 2020
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I am on an Advent retreat, restless and exhausted, looking for room at last at the inn of mercy. Perhaps that is only as it should be, as we sidle slowly toward Bethlehem.
AdventWord 2019 begins Sunday
November 27, 2019
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AdventWord combines word and image, hashtag and meditation in a 24-day digital journey through Advent, sharing out an official reflection each day in three languages
Digital Advent! Materials now available from the Episcopal Church
October 31, 2019
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From The Episcopal Church: [October 30, 2019] New and updated Advent resources for congregations, dioceses, and communities of faith are now available: Way of Love
Look up and raise your heads
December 5, 2018
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I did feel better after my encounter with the leaf collectors. The physical exercise no doubt helped, and the fresh air, but also it reminded me that it is almost impossible to calculate or to know what the smallest notice, the most minor kindness, done deliberately and without ceremony, can do to lift the spirits of one who might need it more than we imagine.
2FAB Advent Special #4
December 23, 2017
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“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Luci and Jordan on the Magnificat for the fourth Sunday of Advent
A Prayer for those who are Tired of Waiting
December 12, 2017
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I’m tired of waiting. Of wanting peace. Of wishing for justice. Of longing for an end to violence. I’m tired of waiting. Just come, Lord, Jesus. Now. I’m ready.
The Music of Advent
December 9, 2017
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The sound of the choir of men and boys, the words of the scriptures leading up to the birth of Jesus, all the sounds echoing off the vaulted arches of a historic place – it’s the most wonderful thing I can think of.
The “proper” observation of Advent and gender and class roles
December 4, 2017
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Miranda Threlfall-Holmes has written an insightful blog post on the kerfuffle over the “proper” observation of Advent. While Advent is supposed to be a season
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