I have already moved into Advent. I made the leap. The Christmas carols have been turned on though I’m refusing to put the tree until after Thanksgiving. It feels like it has been Advent for months already though, doesn’t it? Still, the huge uptick in COVID-19 cases across this nation mean that any worship plansContinue reading “Pandemic Prayers for Proper 29, Thanksgiving and Keeping Watch Under Pandemic Skies Release”
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10 Things to Celebrate Your Pastor in Clergy Appreciation Month
October is Clergy Appreciation Month. While this celebration may have passed by along with International Buy a Priest a Beer Day on September 9th, it should be something we celebrate this year. We should find every reason possible to celebrate each other this year — but especially for clergy who are working so hard inContinue reading “10 Things to Celebrate Your Pastor in Clergy Appreciation Month”
Small Pandemic Joys
It has been so long that this pandemic has gone on. I have lost count. I no longer care to count. I have yelled at my kids. I have been short. I have been unkind solely because I have been so isolated. My family is great. Yeah for family but I really miss people. AndContinue reading “Small Pandemic Joys”
Recipe for Gratitude
Many congregations, including the one that I am working with right now as a consultant, care for their members by putting in the mail cards full of love and support when someone has fallen ill or is bereaved. Some congregations have a committee that keeps a stock of stationary for this very purpose. Once aContinue reading “Recipe for Gratitude”
Blessing of Teachers
Many churches had their kick off celebrations this past Sunday. Some are waiting until this coming Sunday to mark the big day when everything goes back to normal. All of the programming starts up again for the kids and adults. Anything that took a break over the summer months in our congregational life is readyContinue reading “Blessing of Teachers”
Cooking with Elsa 