Advent and Christmas Posts
Onward Into Christmas
Onward into Christmas? It’s January 6th. Schools are back in session. There isn’t a silver bell or a red cup to be found. This...
The Stars Are Brightly Falling
Isaiah 40:1-5 and Mark 13.24-37
Originally Composed for Hope Sunday, November 27, 2011. Revised for Advent (General) December 2020.
Inspired by Paul Simon's song, "Getting Ready...
Jamini Roy’s “Madonna and Child”
Sermon Text from Luke 1:39-56
Last week we began this sermon series with a non-Christian sculpture beautifully and painstakingly carved by a non-Christian artist. The...
Children's Resources for Advent
Children’s Chat: “Stuffed Animal Sunday” or “The Not So Peaceable Kingdom”
Whenever Isaiah's "Peaceable Kingdom" takes its turn in the lectionary rotation, I look forward to the opportunity to do something creative with the prophet's...
Heaven and Nature Sing: A Christmas Ornament Craft
Our 2013 Advent & Christmas theme was "Heaven and Nature Sing" and, to help integrate that theme into our worship setting, the congregation made...
