What if Starbucks Marketed Like a Church? A Video Parable
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This is an ecumenical website of resources and reflections on liturgy, spirituality, and worship for individuals and communities. It is run by Rev. Bosco Peters.
Monthly Archives: November 2008
Jesus was an Episcopalian – book review
Jesus Was An Episcopalian (And You Can Be One Too!): A Newcomer’s Guide to the Episcopal Church (Paperback) by Rev. Chris Yaw (Author) 168 pages Publisher: LeaderResources (July 24, 2008) There is one main suggestion that I have for this book: Chris Yaw needs to bring out another version with the title changed to Jesus… Continue Reading
Advent Wreath
Recently I provided resources for Blessing the Advent Wreath, including a new Advent Wreath hymn/song. Common Worship provides prayers at the Advent Wreath related to the lectionary: Advent 1 The Patriarchs Advent 2 The Prophets Advent 3 John the Baptist Advent 4 The Virgin Mary Christmas Day The Christ The prayers reproduced below reflect these… Continue Reading
Mount Calvary Retreat House and Monastery destroyed in fire
Mount Calvary Monastery and Retreat House was destroyed in the Montecito Tea Fire fire last week. The fire started November 13. It destroyed 210 homes in the cities of Montecito and Santa Barbara. The seven Benedictine Episcopalian (Anglican) monks, staff and retreatants were all safe. Everything was lost, including a magnificent 17th century South American… Continue Reading
Elizabeth I & Mary I
In this week in which we celebrate 450 years since the death of Queen Mary I, and of Queen Elizabeth I ascending the throne (November 17), it is worth remembering the inscription on their shared tomb in Westminster Abbey: Partners in throne and grave, here we sleep, Elizabeth and Mary, sisters, in hope of the… Continue Reading
Christ the King – Catholics and Anglicans share prayer
Once again Episcopalians (Anglicans) and Roman Catholics will pray a similar prayer. This Sunday, November 23, is the Feast of Christ the King. Episcopalians will pray: Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples… Continue Reading