Returning to Scripture The summer is over, and school is about to start (or has started for some). This means that the 37 weeks of the Narrative Lectionary are almost upon us (the first Sunday is Sept. 13). If you … Continue reading
What Is a Lectionary? There is great diversity in what happens in church worship services across denominations. One of the (near) universal components is the reading of Scripture. The question is: which Scripture reading—or readings—are read? In many churches and … Continue reading
Do you need to lead confirmation online this year (or at least the fall)? Would you like more than Zoom has to offer? Are you concerned about using Facebook due to privacy or other concerns? I am very excited to … Continue reading
While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts our church communities, we can use this opportunity to establish long-lasting practices for intergenerational community-building and home faith formation. Different Contexts The first thing we need to acknowledge is that there is not one faith … Continue reading
Last week, I reflected on the dangers of this pandemic. Gathering physically carries the risk of serious sickness or death. The social isolation from not gathering carries a negative impact in terms of both mental and physical health. Most congregations … Continue reading