Category Archives: Liturgical Calendar

Summer Solstice: Let Your Light Shine

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

Litha or Summer Solstice contains powerful themes that are of interest to Christians and Pagans alike. In fact, I suspect this powerful day in the Northern Hemisphere has been revered ever since human beings began noticing the cycles of nature … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday: Our Connection to the Divine

Posted on March 2, 2017 by

In my tradition, we celebrated Ash Wednesday last night, February 1st. Kimberly Winston wrote the following about the origins of this ritual in the Huffington Post in an article entitled Ash Wednesday Explained: The Meaning Behind the Dust: “There is … Continue reading →

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Season of Creation

Posted on June 3, 2016 by

For those who belong to Christian faith communities, I have an interesting resource for those who are looking for an alternative to the Revised Common Lectionary (a three year series of appointed readings for worship). The Season of Creation is … Continue reading →

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Time Keeps On Ticking

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

People mark time in different ways. Some of us carry a physical calendar with us to keep track of events and appointments. Others use a virtual one on our cell phones. Some have four seasons and all the delightful changes … Continue reading →

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What If…I’m Dreaming of a Green Christianity

Posted on April 20, 2015 by

What if…Christians could let go of their need to be “right” and listen to the voices of other spiritual paths?  Is it possible for us to let go of our sacred cows and learn from others who also have deep … Continue reading →

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April: Moon of the Waters

Posted on March 26, 2015 by

April 4th’s full moon is known by some Pagans as the “moon of the waters.”  It embodies the old saying that “April showers bring May flowers.”  The rains of April help the earth to turn green again.  It seems like … Continue reading →

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March: Moon of the Wind

Posted on March 5, 2015 by

Tonight’s full moon is known by some Pagans as the “moon of the wind.”  On this night we are reminded that winter is losing it’s grip and spring is beginning to awaken.  This windy month symbolically blows away the things … Continue reading →

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