Plowshares of Peace
For out of Zion shall go forth instruction and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.He shall judge between the nations and shall arbitrate […]
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Theology and the D Word in Church
When the D word came up in church, it came as a bit of a shock. And I am not
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Voyages of Faith: VBS 2024
It is summer! And the joys of summer are especially rich when children’s ministry and creativity merge together in July
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Eastertide and Fresh Wool
Eastertide with its warmth and tenderness is one of my favorite times of the year.
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In Lent, the dazzling icons are covered in purple
Saint Michael’s parishioners connect to Episcopal touchstones in our sanctuary in many ways.
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John’s Survey of Life-Changing Events
Early on, I was drawn to the beginning chapters of the Gospel of John that read like poetry, ‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.’
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The Jesse Tree’s Continuous Lessons
Hearing my first Christmas carol of the season, ‘What Child is this?’ over the intercom in a store made me stop in my tracks a few weeks ago. And Godly Play trained, I began to wonder, ‘How did this religious song gain access into this secular setting!?’
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Journey with the Saints to Alaska
Vacation Bible School at Saint Michael and All Angels in Corona del Mar, CA occurs on two Friday nights in mid-July.
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The Wondrous Chaos of Youth Sunday
Youth Sunday is always filled with high anticipation. When working with children and youth, one never knows exactly what is going to happen.
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Love Your Enemy. Love Your Neighbor
It was 7:00 in the morning and someone was knocking at my door.
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