What do those letters mean?
As you prepare for worship, whether it’s today or a future Sunday, I invite you to take a few moments to consider some of the symbols we use for Jesus in our church buildings
Feast Days
Saint Jude’s Important Question
When my kids were younger, my husband and I did a lot of faith-at-home practices throughout the year.
How James of Jerusalem Enhances My Faith
While his martyrdom is certainly dramatic, what is most interesting to me about James is the controversy surrounding his relationship to Jesus.
Saint Luke: Look Buddy
Sure, this is an absolutely absurd approach to reading scripture, and yet it has the potential to highlight a word that is often overlooked and underappreciated.
Peter and Paul: Growing Christians and Breaking Bread
Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles, were martyred in Rome in 64 CE. The Episcopal Church celebrates their sacrifice with a feast day on June 29
Preparing and Trusting on the Nativity of John the Baptist
For a few years after college I was part of a local production of Godspell that toured all over Rhode Island performing the show in various churches and venues.
Pentecost’s Reminder to Keep Jesus’ Commands
The Feast of Pentecost is loaded with profound and fantastical readings of scripture.
Does God care about my skinned knee?
What is your favorite day in the Church Year? Christmas? Easter? Pentecost? All Saints?
Does anyone ever answer with Ascension Day?
Saints
Observing the Feast of Saint Stephen by Doing
I first learned of Stephen, as I suspect many of us do, via Wenceslas and his walk over deep, crisp, and even snow. In that lovely song, Stephen serves largely as the backdrop for an allegory about kingship.
How Our Family Celebrates Saint Nicholas
When we made the decision to opt out of hosting Christmas for my family last year, my husband and I sat down to brainstorm how to make the holiday season extra special for our girls.
