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12 Songs to Soothe Your Soul on Good Friday
This playlist will help you focus on the meaning of Good Friday.
By Sean McConnell
The Last Supper: Love frozen in time
When The Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe thinks of Maundy Thursday, he automatically visualizes The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci.
By The Rev. Canon Michael Barlowe
Giving Back to God as an Act of Worship
Out of the mouths of babes…Dawn shares a story about a time when she attended children’s church in Zambia and heard a heartfelt sermon from an impressive young person.
By Dawn Murdock
Measuring Success in Kenya and Beyond
Christina introduces an exciting new measurement tool that Episcopal Relief & Development has invested in. This new tool will change the way the organization can accurately calculate the impact of its community-led programs around the world.
By Christina Irene
Ash Wednesday: A Call to Wake Up
On Ash Wednesday, Canon Chuck Robertson reminds us of its significance.
By The Rev. Canon C.K. Robertson
One Dress. 40 Days : #LentMyWay
Hillary Raining will be wearing the same dress for 40 days of Lent. The Rector of St. Christopher’s Church in Gladwyne, PA is embarking on a journey to connect her faith with her passion for creating a sustainable future and raising awareness of Episcopal Relief & Development. Starting on Ash Wednesday (2/14/18), she will be posting a photograph each day to her website, reflecting on the Lenten meditation from the day from our 2018 Lenten Meditations booklet and encouraging friends and readers to donate to our programs. In this blog, we learn what motivates her to enter into this faithful journey.
By The Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining
