Monthly Archives: May 2012

There are lots of sensational things in the story of the first Pentecost, aren’t there?  The rush of a mighty wind, tongues of flame, a general feeling of happiness… Perhaps the most sensational part of the scene is this thing … Continue reading →

A key characteristic of Jazz music is improvisation.  Usually, a theme is introduced, it’s played by the band as a group, then one by one, each instrumentalist takes the theme and does his or her own riff on it. Often, … Continue reading →

As an instrumentalist, I’ve always loved Psalm 150.  “Praise God with trumpet, harp, lyre, strings and pipe, clashing cymbals.”  Or as my college roommates wrote in icing on the cake for my recital reception:  “Praise God with flutes!” The psalmist … Continue reading →

We’ve spent a lot of time in recent years providing educational opportunities for people of all ages here at Pilgrimage.  As Patrick, Ryan, and Sam will learn, when it comes to faith, the learning doesn’t end with Confirmation.  Adult Christian … Continue reading →