Tag Archives: Advent

Mary, protopriest of the new Covenant

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

The fourth Sunday of Advent year B is the only Sunday in our three-year Sunday lectionary cycle when we hear the Angel’s Annunciation to Mary that she will conceive and bear a son and same him Jesus.  Thus, it is … Continue reading →

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A ministry of interruptions

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Perhaps you’ve seen the bumper sticker wisdom that states…  Life is what happens when you’re making plans And we’re never busier or more full of plans than in December, are we!  A former colleague once joked about our ministry of … Continue reading →

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Veni Emmanuel

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Many have said that they love the hymns of Advent and each year I enjoy reacquainting myself with the richness of the Advent section in The Hymnal 1982.  In this season of joy and penance no hymn better captures the … Continue reading →

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“The kingdom of God has come near to you.”

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

Today in the calendar of saints we celebrate the life and ministry of Channing Moore Williams (b. 1829), Missionary Bishop of China and Japan who died on this date in 1910. Bishop Williams, amongst other things, a proud graduate of … Continue reading →

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Wait. Watch. Hope. Sing.

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

You are invited to a service of Advent Lessons and Carols Music and readings for a time of preparation… The season of Advent, which began last Sunday, is above all a time of watching and waiting for the coming of … Continue reading →

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A new year – a time to renew our faith in Christ

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Happy New Year! On Sunday, November 27, Christians around the world began a new Church year with the first Sunday of Advent. The Church over the centuries has developed a cycle of scriptural lessons and worship practices to carry us … Continue reading →

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Preparing to Prepare

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Recently on Facebook a friend in California posted this on his account: And I have to say kudos to Nordstrom.  Our culture seems bent on getting to the “next thing” with ever increasing rapidity.  We want to have our Christmas shopping … Continue reading →

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