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6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8He himself was not the light, but he came to testify … Continue reading →

Italy takes its nativity scenes seriously…and has since St. Francis cobbled together the first one in 1223.  An article titled “On the Trail with Italy’s Manger Hoppers,” describes a few of the elaborate nativities Italians flock to see each year. … Continue reading →

A couple of Sundays ago–the day of the Hanging of the Green–there were six babies in the house.  Six!  Michael at 8:30, and Devon, Maddie, and 3 first-time guests at 10:00. Did you sense a different kind of energy that … Continue reading →

  Gabriel has been a busy angel.  First, he appears to Zechariah as Zechariah offers incense to God in the Temple.  Gabriel tells the surprised priest that his prayers have been answered–that, despite their advanced ages, Zechariah and his wife … Continue reading →

       It looks like we’re going to have to find a bigger venue for the Cobb County Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service.  Since these interfaith gatherings began 12 years ago, Temple Kol Emeth, which seats between 800 and 900, has hosted them.  … Continue reading →

  Have you ever gone through a difficult time and wondered how you were going to make it through?  What helped you get through it? When times are hard and you feel hopeless, when the way has grown so dark … Continue reading →

  So, some surprising things happened this week.  Have you heard?  J  After the most contentious presidential campaign in our history, the candidate no one thought would win, won.  The candidate everyone assumed would win, lost.  Even as the peaceful … Continue reading →

  Holy One, the room has been full today with the memories of our faithful forebears, those people who have shown us by their lives how to live our lives intentionally and authentically.  We offer thanks for all our mentors … Continue reading →

  How many of you have heard of All Saints?  How many have heard of it but aren’t sure what it means?  How many of you didn’t realize there are churches that never celebrate All Saints?  That’s the tradition I … Continue reading →