"I didn’t recognize it at the time, but these were times of prayer, times when I was filled with God’s love and …
Youth Minister vs. Youth Ministry
The Reverend Julie Graham spent eight years as coordinator of youth and young adult ministries for the Diocese of California. This …
Houses for Change: Lenten Boxes to Help the Homeless
“As you do it to the least of these who are my brothers and sisters you have done it unto me.” Matthew …
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Digging Deeper: Lent
"To keep a good Lent means to draw closer to God and one another and to prepare ourselves once again to renew our covenant with …
Where Does Your Small Group Meet? How About Online?
Bringing Small Group Formation Online For some time now, every “church growth” event I have attended has stressed the importance …
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A Lenten Reflection: Being Wrong
For many, Lent and guilt are synonymous. Lent is the yearly opportunity to reflect on our “wrongness,” purge guilty …
A Reflection: Letting God Be God
I have more email accounts than I have fingers. I have a social network account with friends that number into …
A Lenten Resolution: Planning for the End of Life
"We are all called to be good and faithful stewards of the many gifts that God has given to us. Leaving our affairs in good order …
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Seeking God’s Justice for All: Lenten Study 2012
A Powerful Lenten Series “Seeking God’s Justice for All” is the third part of an ongoing Lifelong Faith Formation …
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The Origin of ‘Burying the Alleluia’
"We part from the Alleluia as from a beloved friend, whom we embrace many times and kiss on the mouth, head and hand, before we …