Worship Workshop: Baptism The sacrament of baptism is a sacred and special moment when we accept God’s invitation to be a part of God’s family for a lifetime of remembrance, repentance, and renewal. It’s a time when people and parents of people make a commitment to be a part of God’s story of love and grace. In the United Methodist Church, we believe in one baptism. We believe only one is ... View Post
when epiphany meets pete’s dragon
When epiphany meets pete’s dragon Last night, the Sunday evening of Epiphany, the boys and I watched the newer Pete’s Dragon movie. You know, the one with Robert Redford? I am a big fan of this understated movie about the ways magic exists all around us if we are willing to see it. The whole movie is peppered with these great quotes about truth, faith, and the willingness to ... View Post
lemongrass tea and my resolution for today
lemongrass tea and my resolution for today I’m not really a fan of new year’s resolutions. Too much pressure. I don’t think I’ve ever ended a year feeling like I’ve held up whatever promise I’d made to myself the year before. I’m certainly not skinnier and Diet Coke is still my vice. I have, however, been more faithful to time spent in devotion and I think I’m a hair better at ... View Post
christmas decorations: to take them down or leave them up
Christmas decorations. To take down or put up! Christmas decorations. I do adore them. They’re beautiful and magical and it wouldn’t be Christmas without them. I love all the trimmings of the season for their beauty and their nostalgia. I love cooking in my kitchen next to the tin tray painted by my great grandmother and all the kitschy little things the boys bring home from ... View Post
intergenerational christmas eve worship (grinch style)
intergenerational christmas eve worship (grinch style) Do you have a family or intergenerational service at your church on Christmas Eve? We are pretty intentional at our church to involve and include children in worship on a regular basis. For us, it means that we purposefully welcome children into worship and involve them in various aspects of the service as leaders and participants. They ... View Post
feelin’ the joy
feelin’ the JOY It is about this time of the Advent season every year when I’m over it. Do you ever feel this way? It might be because I’ve already OD’d on Christmas cookies. It might be because by this point I’ve given in to the pine needles that keep dropping all over my floor. It might be because of that little elf. Why did we start that tradition?? I’ve certainly become bitter and ... View Post
