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Celebrating Saint Lucy of Syracuse

December 13, 2018 By Bingham Powell 4 Comments

The name Lucy means light. She is a light, but more importantly she points us to the light of Christ. In the literal darkness we face every year at this time and in the greater darkness we face in our lives and in the world, Lucy reminds us that the light of Christ shines in the midst of it all, and the darkness does not overcome it.  

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Making Pretzels: A Traditional Activity for Lent

March 9, 2018 By Charlotte Hand Greeson 2 Comments

Pretzels provide a welcome activity during Lent, while teaching a bit of Christian history, baking, and scripture!

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Faith at Home: Planning Ahead for October

September 23, 2017 By Nurya Love Parish Leave a Comment

Observing feasts and seasons reminds us about what truly matters as we practice faith at home.

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Edible Fudge Rocks for the Confession of St. Peter

January 18, 2017 By Nurya Love Parish Leave a Comment

The feast of St. Peter’s confession is a great time to mix up some tasty rocks with the kids.

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St. James of Jerusalem Inspires Sibling Fun and Lentil Soup

October 17, 2016 By Heather Sleightholm Leave a Comment

My kids had fun being in charge of the evening’s meal, and I had a good time watching them work together and talk about what makes a good sibling.

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Say goodbye to the baby blanket with St. Luke (plus orange ricotta cookies)

October 11, 2016 By Maria Nolletti Ross Leave a Comment

It’s hard for children to let go of baby blankets. It’s even harder for us adults to let go of security addictions or habits and leap fully into the hands of God.

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Preparing to Celebrate St. Matthew

September 13, 2016 By Maria Nolletti Ross Leave a Comment

Matthew looked up, listened to Jesus, and followed Him with absolutely no regard to what he was leaving behind.

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Preparing to Celebrate St. Bartholomew

August 16, 2016 By Maria Nolletti Ross Leave a Comment

St. Bartholomew reminds us that when we support our children’s participation in church youth programs, they will be transformed by their connection to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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Preparing to Celebrate St. Mary the Virgin

August 8, 2016 By Maria Nolletti Ross 2 Comments

As Episcopalians, we are both Protestant and Catholic. We can pray the rosary to honor Mary and grow closer to God.

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Preparing to Celebrate St. James, Apostle

July 18, 2016 By Maria Nolletti Ross Leave a Comment

St. James’s feast day is celebrated on July 25. In his life and death we receive the message: settle down, but keep going.

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