Nov 27, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day for our readers in the USA. The days around this annual feast of giving thanks have almost become a season of gratitude. For that I am, of course, grateful. I love the appointed prayer for this feast day: Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for … Continue reading Forward Today: Let us all give thanks
Nov 23, 2019
You can start Revive right now! Our suggested start-up for your Revive small group is October, with the three, six-week modules rolled out over the program year: one in the fall, one during Epiphany and the final after Easter. Generally, this works well with the yearly momentum of the liturgical cycle. However, this ideal timing … Continue reading When can I start Revive?
Nov 20, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, Yesterday, I brought my dog to work. This is not unusual. George the Dog comes to work with me two or three times a week. He is our unofficial mascot, and folks inevitably brighten when a relentlessly cheerful yellow lab comes around the office. We were having a staff lunch, so … Continue reading Forward Today: Gladness and singleness of heart
Nov 14, 2019
Our November Staff Picks were selected especially to help guide your Advent journey! Order today—November 14th (EST)—for 10% off your purchase. O Wisdom: Advent Devotions on the Names of Jesus “This book is such a lovely way to read through Advent. Anchored by KariAnn Lessner (Christ Church Cathedral, Houston) and Mark Bouzutti-Jones (Trinity Church, New … Continue reading November Staff Picks
Nov 13, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, The last couple of years, we have had tremendous success offering the Good Book Club to the Episcopal Church. For those of you who haven’t tried it yet, the Good Book Club invites the whole church to read a book of the Bible together. In 2018, we read Luke and then … Continue reading Forward Today: Good Book Club is coming!
Nov 6, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, The All Saints’ celebrations are behind us now, and that means it’s almost Advent. I don’t know about you, but it’s hard to believe it’s almost that time again. Ironic isn’t it? Advent sneaks up us – the season of preparation can leave us unprepared. I encourage you to take a … Continue reading Forward Today: Preparing to prepare