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Tabitha: Wrapping the Poor in Blessings

October 25, 2021 By Mary Lee Wile Leave a Comment

The idea of being wrapped up, especially as the nights grow colder here in Maine, evokes a sense of coziness and warmth.

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Filed Under: Saints Tagged With: crafts, Feast Days, patron saints, tabitha

Bringing Saint Joseph to the Center

March 19, 2021 By Bingham Powell 2 Comments

Today is the feast of Saint Joseph, but before we talk about that, I need to share with you one of the best Christmas presents I received this year: a llama needle felting kit!

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Deepening Our Family’s Faith through the Jesse Tree

December 23, 2019 By Emily Gowdy Canady 2 Comments

In 2015, as my family raced through the fall, my then first grader and three-year-old were already talking about Christmas. Barely past his 7th birthday in October, my son had moved onto Christmas. One day he asked, “Why can’t we just skip to Christmas? Advent is so boring!”

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Advent, Bible, crafts, jesse tree, parenting

Celebrating the Feast of the Holy Name

January 1, 2019 By Allison Sandlin Liles Leave a Comment

Today, eight days into the Christmas season, the Episcopal Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Name. We celebrate this feast day on January 1st each year because it’s the day when Jesus was named by his parents and circumcised.

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Lessons in Imperfection: Advent Edition

December 8, 2017 By Christine Hides Leave a Comment

I must have forgotten to share my peace and joy-filled plan with the kids.

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The “S” Word (School is coming!)

August 10, 2016 By Richelle Thompson 6 Comments

When the first day of school arrives, we celebrate like it’s a party.

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In the Middle of Lent

February 29, 2016 By Jerusalem Jackson Greer 4 Comments

Well here I am. I am stuck in the middle. The middle of Lent. And I am waiting. And I am tired of it.

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