Nov 30, 2016
In this week’s edition of our weekly newsletter, Scott reflects on the beginning of Advent, and how this season of waiting shouldn’t be equated to just “waiting around.” Dear friends in Christ, If the church were like the mall, we’d already have moved on from Advent. Thank God, the church is not like the mall. Instead of … Continue reading Forward Today: Advent Is for Waiting, But Not Waiting Around
Nov 27, 2016
Advent is a season of waiting, but it’s not a season of waiting around. In this holy season, we remember a time when the world yearned for justice, when people hoped a mighty king would come and rescue them. We know, with 20 centuries of hindsight, that the people got their king, but that the … Continue reading Advent Actions: First Week
Nov 23, 2016
In this week’s Thanksgiving edition of our weekly newsletter, Scott reflects on gratitude in a difficult year–and how we can all be grateful for the coming season of Advent. Dear friends in Christ, Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Most years, I’m ready to set aside my usual frenetic pace to pause in gratitude for all … Continue reading Forward Today: Giving Thanks and Getting Ready
Nov 22, 2016
Our shipping deadline for print Advent resources has now passed, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck for the season. Not only can you order many Advent resources for your e-reader–we’ve also got a brand-new app. What’s extra cool? It’s colorable. Here’s a before shot: And here it is after we added a bit of … Continue reading Color It In: Our New Advent App
Nov 18, 2016
Welcome back to In Case You Missed It, a.k.a. ICYMI, our weekly blog roundup of the latest stories around the @fwd_mvt and #Episcopal world. Here are some of the topics that captured our attention this week. We should probably call this week’s edition In Case You’re Missing It; right now in Dallas, folks from around the church are gathering … Continue reading ICYMI: Week of 11/18/16
Nov 17, 2016
Here at Forward Movement, we believe and rely on the power of the Gospel and the miraculous undertaking of a journey—whether we are making pilgrimages to holy places around the world or to one of our favorite lunchtime haunts around the corner. To that end, we’ve focused our second year of a three-year curriculum around … Continue reading Meet ‘The Path: A Journey Through the Bible’
Nov 17, 2016
In this week’s edition of our weekly newsletter, Scott reflects on a moment in which we may be particularly ready for Advent–“the season of quiet hope.” Dear friends in Christ, I can’t remember a time in my life when things were so unsettled in our nation. This goes way beyond elections result to wider society. Division and rancor … Continue reading Forward Today: Are You Ready for Advent?
Nov 11, 2016
Welcome back to In Case You Missed It, a.k.a. ICYMI, our weekly blog roundup of the latest stories around the @fwd_mvt and #Episcopal world. Here are some of the topics that captured our attention this week. We opened the week with a question inspired by one of our Advent resources, a new book of themed meditations by Christine McSpadden. … Continue reading ICYMI: Week of 11/11/16
Nov 10, 2016
It’s coming! Can you feel it? Thanksgiving and Advent are right around the corner, and that means you’re probably looking for your comfy pants, because skipping a piece of Aunt Lu’s pumpkin pie is a terrible idea. Maybe you’re really looking forward to spending time with all your relatives and friends, or maybe you’re really … Continue reading This Month’s Obscure Saint: Macrina the Younger
Nov 9, 2016
In this week’s edition of our weekly newsletter, Scott reflects on the election… from the vantage point of yesterday. What might we reflect on and work for as Christians, no matter the results? Dear friends in Christ, I write this on Election Day, not knowing yet what the results will be. As you receive this, we know … Continue reading Forward Today: Let Us Pray