Inhabiting our Space: Liturgy Changes, Part 1
It’s an exciting week for All Saints! On Sunday we celebrated our final worship services at St. Gabriel’s. And this weekend marks our entrance into our new church facility with a Consecration Service on Friday followed by the first Sunday…
Ash Wednesday
Momento mori. This ancient Latin phrase means, “Remember (you have to) die.” It sounds very similar to the statement said to worshippers on Ash Wednesday as the pastor or priest smudges ashes on their forehead in the shape of the…
Why The Church Goes To church
When C.S. Lewis was (re)converted to Christianity he wrestled with the question of whether or not he would join and participate in the worship and life of a local church. He writes: I thought that I could do it on…
It Is Marvelous in Our Eyes: Four Years of Hill House Concerts
“World-class music, warm hospitality, and even inspiration to create…” “We have enjoyed the fun, fellowship, and music at Hill House. These concerts have presented opportunities to add to my favorites list on my ipod and to discuss music with friends…”…
Where is your heart with service?
“I’m not really a conference person, but I’ll think about attending,” I said to Mary Beth when she asked me about going with her to Q, a conference calling Christians to influence not just individuals but entire cultures. Ironically,…
The Epiphany of Jesus’ Baptism
“In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opening and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And…
Prayers of the People
First of all, I want to mention a brief word of thanks to all of the All Saints’ staff for the substantial work they put in over the last several months to bring our first Sunday of two services at two locations…