'The Church Year' Category

Advent.08

November 29th, 2008 · Posted in Christianity, The Church Year · 0 Comments

Tomorrow begins The Season Of Advent — the season in the Church Year when we reflect on God’s coming into our lives through Jesus Christ. This season leads up to

Advent Conspiracy

November 25th, 2008 · Posted in Advent Videos, Current Affairs, The Church Year · 0 Comments

Thanksgiving and “Black Friday” are just a few days away. This year the Church season of Advent begins this Sunday.
With all the hustle and bustle of Christmas already beginning, I share this video from “The Advent Conspiracy”.

What would happen if we all decided to worship fully — spend less — give [...]

A Day For Saints

November 1st, 2008 · Posted in Christianity, Current Affairs, The Church Year · 0 Comments

Today, November 1, is All Saints Day. It began as a day for celebrating all the Saintswho did not have their own special Feast Days. People then began to use it as a time to remember those who had died who had made a difference in their lives. Some churches — mainly those of a [...]

An Easter Prayer

March 23rd, 2008 · Posted in Christianity, Reflections, Religion, SPIRITUALITY, The Church Year · 0 Comments

Easter is the most important day in the Christian year — the day we celebrate the new life we have because of the resurrection of Christ.
I offer this prayer — a responsive prayer for Easter — from The Book Of Common Worship of the Presbyterian Church, USA:
O Christ, in your resurrection, the heavens and [...]

The Lord Has Risen!

March 23rd, 2008 · Posted in Christianity, Reflections, Religion, Rick Warren's Ministry Podcasts, The Church Year · 1 Comment

On Easter, it is a tradition for the worship leader to address the congregation with the statement:
The Lord has risen!
and for the congregation to respond:
He has risen indeed!
So — let’s try a bit of online blog liturgy!
The Lord has risen!
(Post your response as a comment!)