Sarah Agnew Reflects on Advent 1: Hope
During Advent, we are using the material from Seasons of the Spirit – partly because I quite like the material, and it’s a very helpful starting place for worship leaders … Continue reading
Longing, expecting, waiting
Enjoyed a stimulating conversation with Sarah Agnew, the worship outline writer for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany 2011-12, today. She told of the joy of planning this Advent’s worship with her … Continue reading
At a workshop to introduce SeasonsFUSION the group was asked what had sparked their interest and imaginations for using the material in local contexts. One person said that their church … Continue reading
Slowing down, paying attention
I complained to a friend about how fast the year was spinning, and he replied, “Time is covered in grease. It’s the part of Einstein’s theory of relativity that we … Continue reading
Embracing God’s reign of justice and equality
The parable of the talents “1% of people are writing the rules of an unfair global economy that is foreclosing on our future” ~ http://occupywallst.org “And that’s the way it … Continue reading
Maximum Light, Minimal Smoke
The parable of the Ten Bridesmaids! Oh, I did not like that story! Not one bit! It disturbed, it confused, it made me cry. Cry for the five who were … Continue reading