“When you became man to set us free you did not shun the Virgin’s womb.” Te Deum, 1979 BCP “‘Thou didst not abhor the Virgin’s womb,’ so we sing. Thou didst not abhor the beast’s manger, so we may sing too; and is not this hoc erit signum, a very ensign of love?” Lancelot Andrewes…

In a culture where Christmas displays start appearing on the heels of back-to-school sales, AMiA churches like the Abbey at Pawley’s Island take a distinctly measured approach—one that intentionally sits in longing for the coming King. And music plays a key role in helping congregants experience both the waiting of Advent and the joy of…

A trio of reflective poems for All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

Trinity Sunday is a special one in the Church calendar. On this day we marvel at, and worship, the three and one God: Father, Son and Spirit. I wonder if you’ve ever had an experience with a piece of art—a painting, a book, a play—and felt you had a transcendent experience? I bet you have, and Trinity…

"This is the day the Lord has made – a day far different from those made when the world was first created and which are measured by the passage of time. This is the beginning of a new creation. On this day, as the prophet says, God makes a new heaven and a new earth."

O Death, where is thy sting? O Hell, where is thy victory? Christ is risen, and thou art cast down. Christ is risen, and the demons are fallen. Christ is risen, and the angels rejoice. Christ is risen, and life reigns.

As we celebrate the Feast of Epiphany on January 6—an annual reminder of light breaking into the world—and the sacrament of baptisms this Sunday, we find ourselves in a season of joy and hope. Yet, scripture and current events also call us to acknowledge the shadows of darkness that persist around us. Matthew 2:1-12 gives…

This Sunday we will gather for the first Sunday of Christmastide. The lectionary will focus our attention on the incarnation, the truth that Christmas announces each year. We need the reminder because, as we all know, it’s easy to get distracted this time of year. The parties, the decorations, the presents: Sensory overload can numb…

Several churches in the Anglican Mission to America have developed Advent Guides. Check out these resources. Advent: A Season of Hope  All Saints Dallas Prayers and Practices for Advent & Christmas Year C    St. Andrew’s Little Rock Advent Calendar St. Andrew’s Little Rock Also widely used is the Advent Project from the Biola University…

During Advent we wait. And dare to hope. We allow the space for mystery and unanswered questions while choosing to trust that the new creation is coming. And as we feel the pangs of labor and wonder “How long, oh Lord?” we know we are ultimately held by the one who knit us together and chose to be knit together like us.