Dec 29, 2016
We hope you have enjoyed a Merry Christmas with friends and family. Most of our soldiers wonât be with their families; theyâre stationed all around the world, guaranteeing our safety. When Episcopal Priest and US Navy Chaplain Philip Webster recently deployed, he reached out to us for resources to use with those who rely on … Continue reading Will you help us send God’s love to our soldiers?
Dec 22, 2016
We’re guessing many readers may be en route to Christmas celebrations tomorrow (if not already), so we’re running an abridged In Case You Missed It a day early this week. So you don’t miss it! With four candles lit, the talk in the #Episcopal and @fwd_mvt world has naturally turned to the weekend’s Christmas celebration. … Continue reading ICYMI: Week of 12/22
Dec 21, 2016
In this week’s edition of our weekly newsletter, Scott reflects on Christmas–a season we can (and should!) celebrate for the full 12 days. Dear friends in Christ, Christmas is nearly upon us. Gifts have been purchased. Meals have been planned. Sermons are done. Anthems and liturgies are rehearsed. Perhaps a strategy for last-minute trips to the … Continue reading Forward Today: Enjoy the Gift of Christmas
Dec 21, 2016
Forward Movement invites you to celebrate the full season of Christmas with a gift of 12 Days. This free resource produced by Forward Movement and created by author and mom Mary Ann Frishman features daily mediations on the gift of Jesus that can help your family celebrate the 12 days of Christmas, starting December 25 and running … Continue reading Welcome to #12Days, a Daily Resource for Christmas
Dec 19, 2016
Dear friends in Christ, Advent is nearing an end, but we do have nearly another full week of hope and preparation. In keeping with the last three weeks of suggestions for Advent Actions (week one, week two, week three), here are some ideas for ways you might use this time to open yourself to Godâs … Continue reading Advent Actions: Week Four
Dec 16, 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. For a few months now, we’ve been posting a ‘Question of the Week’ on our social channels every Monday. Sometimes the questions are pretty major (‘When did you hear the call to ordination?’) Other … Continue reading ICYMI: Week of 12/16
Dec 15, 2016
At the recent Evangelism Matters conference in Dallas, TX, the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers gave a presentation encouraging attendees to write up âcardboard testimonies.â These cardboard signs present a before-and-after storyâone side shows life before transformation with the other side showing life after transformation. You can see some of the results here: The Rev. Emily … Continue reading Guest Post: Cardboard Evangelism
Dec 14, 2016
In this week’s edition of our weekly newsletter, Scott suggests a practice to try when Advent (or any season) gets hectic: silence. Dear friends in Christ, Annually, right about this time of year, I suddenly realize that Advent is nearly over and Christmas is coming soon. I wish I could tell you this is a spiritual … Continue reading Forward Today: The Gift of Silence
Dec 12, 2016
Dear friends in Christ, As we move into the third week of Advent, itâs time for another set of Advent Actions. If you missed week one or week two, itâs not too late to give them a try! Here are some suggestions for ways to deepen your love of God and neighbor. Photo via Flickr … Continue reading Advent Actions: Week Three
Dec 9, 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. Last week, we dedicated our post to sharing resources around Standing Rock. Over the weekend, the federal government announced that they would look for an alternative route for the Dakota Access Oil Pipeline. Hereâs … Continue reading ICYMI: Week of 12/9