On Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday, February 27, 2011, we celebrate the beautiful women in the household of God who regularly do beautiful things in love and faithfulness to… Read more »
This set of readings for lighting the Advent candles is based on the Old Testament lessons in the Revised Common Lectionary for Year A. See related pages: Season of Advent,… Read more »
HIV and AIDS continue to impact the lives of millions of people here in the United States and around the world. Weare all touched by the AIDS pandemic. The church… Read more »
Worship is central to the Reformed tradition. Engage your congregation in the issues related to HIV and AIDS through the prayer of confession/assurance of pardon, the lighting of the Advent… Read more »
Believe it or not, it is possible to talk about AIDS with children, even in a worship service. Use these guidelines for planning the discussion in your congregation.
The traditional themes of the Sundays of Advent are hope, peace, joy and love. Many congregations light a candle each week and focus part of the liturgy on the concept… Read more »
While Thanksgiving is a national holiday, the tradition of giving thanks at the end of the harvest is a religious event celebrated in most cultures. The national practice of giving… Read more »
Since World AIDS Day occurs during the first week of Advent in the Christian year, it is appropriate (particularly in the sermon or prayers of the people) to make connections… Read more »
On Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday, February 27, 2011, we celebrate the beautiful women in the household of God who regularly do beautiful things in love and faithfulness to… Read more »
HIV and AIDS continue to impact the lives of millions of people here in the United States and around the world. Weare all touched by the AIDS pandemic. The church…