My wife’s favorite Christmas carol is Good King Wenceslas. It is not sung that often, which is surprising because it has a very catchy tune. Maybe the…… Read more “Good King Wenceslas”
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Advent Light
We have been focusing a lot on the tradition of the Advent Wreath and Advent Candles this year. Trish Faro was inspired to yet again provide these…… Read more “Advent Light”
Advent Origins
As I’m sure you know, Advent and Christmas have their origins in the Priscillian controversy of the fourth century. What’s that? You have no idea what I’m…… Read more “Advent Origins”
In-Person Worship Update (for 11/29/2020)
When we began our move to in-person worship this fall, we committed to evaluating this in late November. After much discussion among our Deacons of Worship, Senior Deacons,…… Read more “In-Person Worship Update (for 11/29/2020)”
A Different Kind of Advent
This Sunday begins our Advent journey toward Bethlehem and Christmas. Like everything else this year, Advent will feel different. The same challenges will be with us that…… Read more “A Different Kind of Advent”
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