ELPC Attaining Resurrection Retreat Reflections
On May 5, 13 pilgrims journeyed to Villa Maria Retreat Center in Pulaski for a time of retreat, rest, prayer, reflection in community with God, one another, and the creation. …
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Intentionally Waiting in Advent
As we enter this season of Advent and await the celebration of Jesus’ birth—and as the days get darker and colder, and we await the first day of winter—and as …
2022 Advent Calendar
When we wait with intention, as did our ancestors in faith, we can be more attentive to the presence of God in our midst and the call of God to that …
Taizé: A Personal Reflection and Invitation
Taizé sung prayer creates space for people to learn and practice the prayer of the heart. Many of the desert fathers and mothers, along with thinkers and mystics in the …
Reflections from Our Adventus Retreat
In December, 25 of us gathered on Zoom and a few at Crestfield Camp to ponder the gift of the luminous darkness of waiting, hoping, in the silence and solitude …
Taizé’s Relaunch & Reimagining
On March 3, I met with our Taizé musicians, a few staff, and members to discuss relaunching our weekly Taizé prayer service. That night, everyone was excited to be back …
Lent Devotional Week 6: Finding Hope in the Desert
Lenten Reflection on Matthew 26:36-46 Jesus knew that Judas had departed to set his betrayal in motion. Jesus leaves the place where he has shared the Passover meal with the disciples, …
Lent Devotional Week 5: Finding Hope in the Desert
Lenten Reflection on John 12:1-8 The writer of the gospel of John was both a literary master and a gifted theologian. For example, the story of Jesus being anointed with …
Lent Devotional Week 4: Finding Hope in the Desert
Lenten Reflection and Psalm 137 on Ezekiel 40 God’s people experienced a season of exile – in which many were sent away from their homes; the temple was destroyed; an …
Lent Devotional Week 3: Finding Hope in the Desert
Lenten Reflection on Exodus 16:1-8; 31 Crisis or wilderness experiences, whether precipitated by daily need or physical suffering can lead to a crisis of faith. In the Exodus passage, just …