Christianity, at its core, is about love of neighbor. But really, what does that mean? In our increasingly divisive country, that can feel challenging, if not downright impossible.
The history of Christianity and its weaponization against the queer community
Attempting to cope with an ever-increasing flow and flood of information, knowledge, and data, we skim and scan, instead of deep reading and absorption. David Robson weaves numerous thoughtful and stimulating viewpoints from other noted experts combined with his timely insights into how our world was affected by the shift to a post-modernism society. This substantial work was written after years of research, study, and contemplation with the goal of stimulating each reader on their own path of spiritual awareness and personal growth.
Each litany begins by telling the truth about a world that is all too barren of hope, peace, joy, and love. And then, after the candle has been lit, we cry out with all people of faith — past, present, and future — that God is, even now, coming into the world!
The first Sunday in October was World Communion Sunday, except it didn’t include most of the people of the world, including the Roman Catholic church, the Eastern Orthodox church, the Episcopal church, and the Lutherans.
Year B (PDF Version)
This special 4-week Advent Study offers an exploration of the season using rich visual art and music. Many congregations choose to mark these Sundays with the lighting of candles in the Advent wreath, balancing the dark days of winter with the promise of a coming spring.
Year A (PDF Version)
This special 4-week Advent Study offers an exploration of the season using rich visual art and music. Many congregations choose to mark these Sundays with the lighting of candles in the Advent wreath, balancing the dark days of winter with the promise of a coming spring.
Meeting Christ in Ancient Advent Chants
Every chapter speaks to our personal and collective yearning. Drawing on the poetry and symbolism of the O Antiphons, they invite us to seek what we need in Christ and in following his liberating way.
From the very beginning of my Christian journey, I attempted to believe in the providence of God. I wanted to believe in it. I needed to believe in it. But I also had my doubts.
This homily was delivered to a courageous congregation, St Timothy’s Episcopal of Brookings OR, recently victorious in a religious liberty struggle with a scofflaw city government over controlling church “soup kitchen” feedings and undefined “social services.”
Watch the below vision video to see how Pride in the Pews champions the holistic health and wellness of Black LGBTQ+ communities through advocacy and partnerships with Black-serving institutions.
Father Greg built his church by practicing unconditional love to people society had rejected and provided the opportunity for them to transform their Good Friday lives into Easters. Some did, and some didn’t. (In 2024, Father Greg was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor for his work.)
Cosmic Mystery Series
Hymn from the Cosmic Mystery Series