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"the righteous shall be glad; they shall exult before God; they shall be jubilant with joy!" Psalm 68:3
In the Anglican tradition, we celebrate certain seasons and holy days based on the ancient church calendar. Below are resources related to such times.
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Attentive to Epiphanies, Following the Way
By +Philip Jones | | Celebrate, Church Calendar, Uncategorized | Epiphany
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…
Advent Guides from AMiA Churches
By AMIA Communications | | Celebrate, Church Calendar | Advent, resources
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…
The End of the Story
By Lyn Baker | | Celebrate, Spiritual Growth | Job 10:18-21, Numbers 11:11-15, Ruth 1:20-21
In the resurrection, Jesus showed us the true paradigm of the story that started so long ago in the garden, the literal resurrection of a man from the dead. In this incredible event God’s rule and reign were vindicated. The resurrection changed everything.
Christmas Truth
By +Philip Jones | | Celebrate | Christmas, Truth Claim
Birth, life, death and resurrection are historically true, as is our need of a Savior. We cannot save ourselves. Anything less than truth is not just less meaningful but is false.
The Advent Adventure
By +Philip Jones | | Anglicanism, Celebrate | Advent, Matthew 24.37-44
While waiting to celebrate His first coming we are reminded He is coming back. We don’t know when. The time is always ripe. The adventure is always almost ready to begin.
The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven
By Caleb+ Miller | | Celebrate | Acts 1:6-14, Ascension, Sermon, Theology
The ascension of Jesus is his enthronement as the cosmic king. The two implications of this are 1) Jesus gives his church the mission and the power to be his kingdom people doing his kingdom work and 2) Jesus—crucified, risen and ascended—will return therefore we must be prepared.
Pentecost: There is so much more
By +Philip Jones | | Celebrate, Spirit | Acts 1:1-14, Pentecost, Sermon
Pentecost reverses the curse of Babel. It brings together different cultures. Pentecost. It brings together different languages. Pentecost. It brings together different people. Pentecost.
Leaning into the Power of the Holy Spirit
By Robert+ Cook | | Celebrate, Spirit | Pentecost, Sermon
Amid the ultimate rescue [from sin and condemnation] we receive the ultimate gift, the Holy Spirit. Our hope comes when we lean into the gift, when we lean into the presence and power of the Holy Spirit living in us. With this gift comes power.
Slow Down
By Dustin+ Messer | | Celebrate | Easter, Lent
I'm excited to engage in this year's Easter festivities . There is so much to look forward to, I'm having to remind myself to slow down.
Fasting, Mortality and Repentance
By Dustin+ Messer | | Celebrate | Ezek 3:3, fasting, Gen. 2:17, Gen. 3:14, James 4:7, Lent
Why do we fast? Christians fast for two primary reasons: to recall our mortality and to flee from sin and repent. While these two reasons can be distinguished, they can’t be separated. Sin and death are joined at the hip, as are repentance and dependence on God.