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73. Easter 1: Resurrection!
On April 20, we celebrated Easter Sunday. We welcomed Rev. Mark Aitchison to help us remember resurrection and what is means for us today.
Easter Chicks!
During the lenten season, we are invited to get ready and remember. We get remember Jesus - the stories of his ministry, his death, and resurrection. We get ready for the season by adopting spiritual practices that help up spend time with God. This Lenten season, one...
72. Palm Sunday: The Good Shepherd and World Communion
On April 13, we celebrated Palm Sunday. Our children helped us learn about communion and all that we remember during Holy Week. We heard a Godly Play story told by Brianna Coutlee and a communion liturgy led by Amy Crawford and our children.
71. Lent 5: Upheld in Grace
On April 6, we continued through the season of Lent. We reflected on welcoming others to the table with reflections on Zacchaeus and Transgender Day of Visibility by Rev. Linda Wheler.
70. Lent 4: The Parable of the Prodigal Son
On March 30, Rev. Amy Crawford led us in a reflection about another parable: The Prodigal Son.Day 6. Leaves, Flowers and Fruit…Harvest of Living
Day 5: Branches…Grafting in New Life – Writer J. Cameron
Day 4. Trunk…Support through Life – Writer – P. Gushue
Day 3. Roots…Foundation of Life – Writer – A. Hills
Day 2. Sap…Nourishment for Life – Writer – Dale Kucharczyk
Day 1. Seed…Promise of Life – Writer G. Austin
Seeds in Our Lives
This past week, we invited the Islington community to engage in our week of guided prayer. Through our theme, rooted in God, Growing in Faith, we explored our spiritual growth in unique ways such as walking the labyrinth, meditation, and praying with others. We ending...
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99. The Virtue Of Perseverance
On Sunday, November 23, we finished our season guided by the book “How We Learn To Be Brave” by Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington. This week, Jay Armstrong, recipient of the Ballie Award, shared some words with Rev. Maya about how they persevere despite fear.
98. Be Brave with Daniel
On Sunday, November 16, we continued our season guided by the book “How We Learn To Be Brave” by Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington. This week, our children lead us in a reflection on bravery with a special interview from Daniel himself.
97. The Inevitable Letdown
On Sunday, November 9, we continued our season guided by the book “How We Learn To Be Brave” by Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington. This week, Capt. Rev. Adam Hanley reflected on the inevitable letdowns in our lives and how to face them with bravery.