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Mother’s Day Prayer
Check out our lastest list of readings and prayers for Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day Prayer.
The Motherhood of God
Since we Christians, along with our Jewish and Muslim cousins have devoted 2000 years or more to God the Father, and our religions appear to be caught up in such a mess of trouble, both here in the US with the sex abuse scandals and in the Middle East, perhaps its time for a change of heart. I’m beginning […]
The Date and Meaning of Mother’s Day 2020
The date of Mother’s Day in 2020 is May 12. But you might also be interested in learning more about the meaning and history of the holiday. Read more …
Is Mother’s Day a Christian Holiday?
Many people see Mother’s Day as a secular holiday, designed by the greeting card industry, promoted by restaurants, beloved by florists. Some clergy agree, objecting to the commercialism of the holiday. Does Mother’s Day have religious meaning? If so what is it? Just consider the witness of its founder, Anna Jarvis. Read more ….
All about Easter
The Easter Index Prayers, Sermons, Art, Inspiration … all you need to know about Christianity’s greatest holiday
Easter in Stained Glass
One of the most inspiring art forms available to the public without charge are the stained glass windows found in churches around the world. These are often found in buildings that are themselves worth visiting. Neil Ralley’s collection of photographs, available online, makes the perfect starting point for an exploration of this medium. We have […]
Easter’s Pagan Roots
Is Easter a Pagan Holiday? And, if so, does it matter?
Prayers and Readings for Easter
Whether you celebrate in church or at home, you might find these prayers and readings helpful. Check them out now!
Martin Luther King, Jr: The Voice and the Vision
A full set of resources to help celebrate the civil rights leader. Including photos, prayers, readings, an updated version of one of his best sermons, links to the top King sites on the net and more. The full text of the “Dream” speech with helpful footnotes and the audio file that you can download to […]
12 Days of Christmas?
Why Are There Twelve Days of Christmas? Hint: It’s An Epiphany