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Every year, it seems the commercialism of Christmas becomes more extreme: decorations up before Halloween, incessant carols on the radio (if I hear the Chipmunks singing one more time I think I shall go mad!) and of course, rampant consumerism. The Advent Conspiracy is a movement to try to reduce the consumption, and increase the … READ MORE…
There is an online Advent exhibition of The Episcopal Church and the Visual Arts called Seeking and Serving. “Consider the art in this exhibit as a meditative way to challenge yourself during Advent to not only worship Christ within the walls of the church, or the walls of your heart, but also to seek him … READ MORE…
We went to Washington DC on Oct 30-31 to participate in the Jon Stewart “Rally for Sanity.” Since our flight home on Sunday didn’t leave till 3.40, we decided to make the trek to the National Cathedral for Sunday morning Eucharist. Unlike most tourist sites in DC, it’s not easy to get to the Cathedral … READ MORE…
Join us for a four-week forum series centering on the human quest for peace at every level of our lives. With Dean Richardson hosting the series, each forum will have its own guest speaker. Sundays at 9am. Nov. 28 — Dale Wilson: Searching for Serenity. Dale is completely committed to the ongoing discipline of dancing … READ MORE…
We all have many blessings for which to be thankful. Wishing you and yours a peaceful day, with joyous homecomings amidst family and friends.
Our forum this week discussed Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT), which prohibits openly gay, lesbian or bisexual people from serving in the Armed Forces. (Our transgendered friends and family are covered by other policies.) It’s important to remember that DADT does not prohibit LGB folks from serving. It prohibits them from being honest about who … READ MORE…
Last month, 48 women enjoyed an evening filled with good food, great conversation and a fascinating speaker. Many people I know are still talking about it! Our speaker, Gertrud Mueller Nelson, spun a beautiful fairy tale, drawing us all into that fantasy world with her. What did it all mean? That’s open to individual interpretation, … READ MORE…
