Unofficial Watchdog of the Episcopal Church
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
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Growing up near the South Jersey shore, my summers (and even winters) featured many idyllic hours on Long Beach Island. Those days were marked by the stiff ocean waves, the fun of exploring ancient wrecks at low tides, and trips to the wharves for fresh seafood. As a result, my
Continue readingFrom the earliest days of Christianity, the church has treated Lent as a time of prayer, penance, and preparation for the Paschal feast of Easter. But in recent years, it seems like Lent has become much like making New Years’ resolutions: A sort of whimsical exercise where, for example, we
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