Monthly Archives: December 2014

The Worst is Not the Last

Posted on December 31, 2014 by deborahmeister

With sincere apologies to the lovely folk who have invited me over for this evening, I have never liked New Year’s Eve. It has always felt to me like a manufactured holiday: a time when we artificially gin up emotion … Continue reading →

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Christmas is over?

Posted on December 30, 2014 by ronatstalbansdc

The Washington Post said it is — on December 26 — on the front page — above the fold. I would have thought they, of all the institutions I trust, would know better. Eleven more days of Christmas and my … Continue reading →

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Power In Identity

Posted on December 29, 2014 by jimq2012

“…ultimately we all have to believe in things we haven’t seen.” “The opposite of poverty is not wealth.  The opposite of poverty is justice.” Rosa Parks:  “That’s gonna make you tired, tired, tired.”  Virginia Durr:  “That’s why you gotta be … Continue reading →

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A Close Shave with God

Posted on December 26, 2014 by matthewhanisian

  Several years ago I set out on a quest. A quest that many, many men before me have undertaken, and that tens of thousands undertake practically every day: Find a comfortable, close shave.   I have tried maybe a … Continue reading →

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Guerrilla Handbell Strikeforce

Posted on December 25, 2014 by sonyasutton

Merry Christmas!  Good for you to get past the title of this posting.  Though puzzling I know, you’ll see that this video does indeed provide a bit of Christmas cheer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40qHb9uFpRI Thanks to a St. Alban’s parishioner who sent me … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2014 by deborahmeister

There’s a video going around YouTube this Christmas of Alison Krauss and Yo-Yo Ma recording an ancient song called the Wexford Carol, and right at the start, before they begin, Krauss says, “Maybe we can get it on the first … Continue reading →

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Conservative

Posted on December 23, 2014 by ronatstalbansdc

If you’ve come into the Episcopal Church well after 1979, you probably missed the brouhaha over prayer book revision.  I say ‘probably’ because there are still – still – places where the battle is being fought.  It is amazing to … Continue reading →

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Let it Be

Posted on December 22, 2014 by jimq2012

“Yet you do not blink. In the intimacy of a bedchamber Your soul is awakened from sleep, Fragile flesh before angelic brilliance. Your rumpled night sheets tossed aside, You listen in peace with your whole self To the question that … Continue reading →

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Attitude Adjustment

Posted on December 19, 2014 by matthewhanisian

“He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;  many shall see, and stand in awe, and put their trust in the Lord.” –Psalm 40:3   There are moments in my life when I’ve needed … Continue reading →

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In the Beginning There Was Hope

Posted on December 18, 2014 by sonyasutton

My reply to the question “What do you want for Christmas?” started as a joke.  “World Peace.” But why joke about it? Why not wish for it in earnest? The human race has never been particularly drawn towards peaceful resolution … Continue reading →

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