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The reign of God is like BOTH a mustard seed that someone tossed into a garden AND a sourdough starter that a woman encrypted into 60 pounds of flour. What on earth could Jesus by trying to teach us through these seemingly contradictory parables? Join us for the worship of God, and we'll explore how to hold both-and. #YearW #WomensLectionary Church Publishing Incorporated
https://youtu.be/JWvaGILzRcU
Today is the Third Sunday in Lent, and we're going back to garden (of Eden)! Many of us are familiar with this creation narrative, but there's more to the story than we think! Indeed, we may find evidence of God's grace that redeems our story. Join us for worship right now.
https://youtu.be/nt39rerxCXY #YearW #WomensLectionary Church Publishing Incorporated Wil Gafney
Today is the Second Sunday in Lent, and we're going back to garden (of Eden)! If you're curious about that serpent character or that tree that's in the center of the garden and what this story has to do with the very best, most beautiful, gospel-good news, then join us for worship! #YearW #womenslectionary Wil Gafney Church Publishing Incorporated
https://youtu.be/5WLMVBS0Fzc
You've heard it said: "Give up [something] for #Lent," but if we give up something or take off something, what do we take or put on? Join us for #theAlternative as we explore this question. Wil Gafney #YearW Church Publishing Incorporated
https://youtu.be/RF2brjKcuU4
We uploaded worship following an Internet outage. Join with us as we go "back to the Garden," aka Genesis 2, for the first Sunday in Lent and discover the very best, most beautiful, gospel-good news. #YearW #WomensLectionary Wil Gafney Church Publishing Incorporated
https://youtu.be/XhfL5K1plLM
New at Knox this week--Lifelong Faith: Formation for All Ages and Generations by John Roberto (Church Publishing 2022)
“This book has grown out of a lifetime of study, teaching, writing, and experience in Christian faith formation," writes the author. "It is based on my deep belief that there is no more important ministry of the local church than faith formation and its mission of forming people of all ages and generations in Christian faith and discipleship for a lifetime. I believe that vibrant and vital lifelong faith formation is transformational for individuals, families, and the whole church. Learning changes lives and communities. The questions of why, what, how, where, and with whom people learn and grow in faith today are central for all of us in the church.”
Lifelong Faith provides a blueprint for Christian formation that forms disciples of all ages and transforms church communities. With current research, clear examples, and tools for design and evaluation, this book is a practical, thoughtful, and comprehensive guide for clergy, educators, and lay leaders who seek a fresh, holistic approach to Christian education and discipleship.
The author has also developed a website based on the seven elements of lifelong faith formation discussed in the book. You can learn more here:
https://bit.ly/3hba8UL
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#theAlternative is online, and we'd love to share in worship with you. This particular service centers around God's comfort, compassion, and mothering love that meets us in the deepest depths, the lowest of the lows, in the pit of despair. God meets us where we are, and God does not leave us where God found us. #YearW #WomensLectionary Wil Gafney Church Publishing Incorporated
https://youtu.be/99gfxRfLeQI
The Word of God goes out, and it's a beautiful word, wonderful word, wonderful word of resurrection life... and the powers of sin, death, and fear--while formidable--don't stand a chance. Join us for the worship of God.
https://youtu.be/dXCVPyZwwOI #YearW #WomensLectionary Wil Gafney Church Publishing Incorporated
Jesus announces good trouble in his first sermon. Through songs--like the one his mother sang--Jesus learned that he was anointed. We're anointed, too, as disciples of Christ. Join us for worship of God. #theAlternative #YearW Wil Gafney Church Publishing Incorporated Christian Church in Ohio @ChurchPubInc
https://youtu.be/6RDa8kxN-2I
Please join us in celebrating Black History Month at Caven Library and the McKay Educational Resource Centre.
We have a growing selection of books by Black theologians and biblical interpreters, as well as books on topics like Black history, anti-Black racism in church and society, and how churches can do the hard work of recognizing their own complicity and strive to do better.
The photo features a portrait of The Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney, womanist biblical scholar, from the book Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints by Daneen Akers. Behind Dr. Gafney are two of her recent publications (both in our collection), A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church, Years A and W (multi-year).
We have brought together books from our collection to create some virtual bookshelves. Please take some time to browse, borrow, and learn:
https://bit.ly/3HD75Ak
Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints
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Do you know the Easter Bunny's Name?
Noam Easter Bunny Story of Faith and Love
The miraculous story of the Easter Bunny.
He has many adventures to tell.
https://youtu.be/OYfDt05ZwsQ
Happy Family Literacy Day!
One of the things we aim to do at Caven Library and the McKay Educational Resource Centre is to support congregations and families in faith formation--especially nurturing biblical and theological literacy in people of all ages.
New to our collection is God's Word, My Voice: A Lectionary for Children by Lyn Zill Briggs (Church Publishing).
These readings from The Revised Common Lectionary are paraphrased for children to be read aloud in Sunday morning worship, enabling them to participate in the liturgy in language that is more natural and accessible.
We also have a fine assortment of story bibles and other books for children, all intended to make room in the conversation for all members of the family--including the youngest.
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