May this Christmastide be one of joy and peace to you and yours. Enjoy this quintessential expression of Anglicanism—the Choir of Kings College, Cambridge singing Christmas carols.
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Category: Holidays
Warning to the Episcopal Church and others: You’re not ready for Christmas
We’re writing this post on December 23rd, or the eve of Christmas Eve and the final hours of Advent. As we do, we have a warning for the Episcopal Church and many of its sister denominations: You’re not ready for Christmas. Specifically, the vast majority of churches have not done
Continue readingA pocket guide to the feast of St. Narcissus
Christmastide is almost here and it’s a big deal at many churches. Out come the greens, candles, incense, brass quartets and more, all to produce a spectacular event that draws C&E Christians and appeals to regular members. It’s also a field day for narcissistic clergy and their swarm of sycophants,
Continue readingCOVID, holidays and loss
Today’s post is a personal one, in which I reflect on COVID, loss and the holidays. Specifically, I hope to offer some insights that may be useful to others who are dealing with loss this holiday season. To be sure, the topic is hardly new. Nor do I have any
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