Stories
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The Gifts of St. Nicholas
As a boy, I remember one Christmas when my mom woke me up in the middle of the night to show me Santa Claus had come to our home. I remember the bl...
By Chad Brinkman
Thankful in 2020? Absolutely!
Thanksgiving. The word fills our minds, hearts and senses with thoughts, memories, sounds, smells and images – family gatherings, chaotic kit...
By Josephine Hicks
Save Children, Save the World
“As we save children, we save ourselves; we save the world.” – The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry Presiding Bishop and Primate o...
10 Tips for Going Green at Home
I feel grateful to work for an organization that cares about the environment and recognizes climate as a key priority. Did you know that Episcopal ...
By Eleanor Withers
Reaching Neighbors Near and Far
When I arrived at Grace Church in the Mountains, I heard several parishioners say with pride: “All of our outreach efforts benefit the local commun...
By Rev. Joslyn Ogden Schaefer
My Dog Ate My Gifts for Life Catalog
My dog usually snores through my sermons. I can’t fault him for being a more action-oriented than contemplative critter. Besides, he’s raised more ...
By William Maher
