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Tag: Liturgy

In Another Gilgul: Forgiveness, the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict, and Bedtime

In Another Gilgul: Forgiveness, the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict, and Bedtime

Posted on March 10, 2014March 10, 2014 by Alex Weissman
Every night before we go to sleep, Jewish liturgy offers us the opportunity to forgive. The Bedtime Shema begins: “Master of the universe, I hereby forgive anyone who angered or antagonized me or wh... Read More
Can Preaching be Prophetic and Pastoral?

Can Preaching be Prophetic and Pastoral?

Posted on March 4, 2013March 4, 2013 by Joseph Paille
A few weeks ago I was sitting in a preaching workshop listening to a series of sermons on the same text. Most of the sermons were a lot alike, but one of them was a little different. It was about a ce... Read More
What I Learned About God by Ice Skating with My Boyfriend

What I Learned About God by Ice Skating with My Boyfriend

Posted on January 24, 2013March 9, 2014 by Alex Weissman
My boyfriend and I live 307 miles apart (thank you, Google maps, for your precision). Long distance is not the easiest way to start a relationship, let alone to maintain it. When we manage to sneak a ... Read More
The little-known eleventh commandment: Get over yourself

The little-known eleventh commandment: Get over yourself

Posted on September 30, 2012September 30, 2012 by Jason Tippitt
The thing about diversity is that, if people are being intellectually honest, tensions will arise from time to time. The brochures that talk of rich learning opportunities don’t tell you that the ph... Read More
Ashes That Dare Us to Live

Ashes That Dare Us to Live

Posted on February 22, 2012February 21, 2012 by Chris Hughes
“What are you giving up for Lent?” This question will be shared around this week for many Christians as they enter into the Lenten season beginning with Ash Wednesday. People will “give up&#... Read More

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