So today begins my "Holy in the Ordinary" search for Lent. The first finding came easily today. I spent time this morning (8-8:30am) and again this evening (7:30-8:00) in Ash Wednesday services. In both we offered the Imposition of Ashes. This is where the Ashes from last Palm Sunday's palms are mixed with olive oil… Continue reading Lent: Day 1
Ash Wednesday: Beginning Lent
Today marks the beginning of the Season of Lent within the church year. It's the start of a 40 day journey that ends on Easter (Sundays don't count within the 40 days). Ash Wednesday is a time when ashes are often seen on the forehead of those who mark this entry into the season of… Continue reading Ash Wednesday: Beginning Lent
Conspire Magazine Photo
I enjoy reading Conspire Magazine. It's a way to build relationships with those living in the ways of Jesus and serves as a conversation among intentional Christian Communities around the USA and the world. The most recent issue is all about the theme: "Walls and Borders: Setting the Captives Free." On their website in the… Continue reading Conspire Magazine Photo
Christmas Eve at Raleigh Moravian Church
In an attempt to catch up from the end of 2010, I offer these images from Christmas Eve at Raleigh Moravian Church. Some are of our youth in the "Living Nativity" they did for the 2nd year. I just love the outfits! Others are of the luminaries the kid made during our "Christmas Around the… Continue reading Christmas Eve at Raleigh Moravian Church
Favorite Charity?
In a relatively recent post on The News and Observer, Raleigh's newspaper, Sue Stock wrote about her favorite charity--Raleigh Moravian Church's Flower Shuttle. http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock/tell_me_about_your_favorite_charity Begun by one of our members, and hosted in our facility, The Flower Shuttle is associated with RMC, but is now mostly run by volunteers from the community. The Flower Shuttle… Continue reading Favorite Charity?
Living On Emmaus Ave 