One of the most unique and innovative traditions Moravians have is the celebration of the Holy Spirit as Mother of the Church, called “Mutterfest.” In the mid-18th century, Moravians in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania composed hymns and liturgies praising God the Holy Spirit as “Mother” at a time when the church also ordained hundreds of women for…
Jesus said that when he has ascended to the Father, he will send the Holy Spirit to lead his new family into all truth and will empower us. The same power from the Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in Jesus’s family of disciples. Living in the truth and power of the Spirit…
This Lent, we are focusing on the life and faith of one of Jesus’ most famous disciples. In Peter, we see a person who is both steadfast and unsteady, a dear friend and a betrayer, a follower and a wanderer. In Peter, we often see ourselves. By following Peter’s journey, we watch the story of…
In this series, we will explore six portals into the heart of Jesus, which also serve as foundational values around which our lives are shaped. The six are: Belonging, Formation, Wilderness, Wonder, Solidarity, Restoration. We will explore these six values through teaching and also through the practice of Visio Divina. Latin for “divine seeing,” Visio…
Making Room for Advent These characters in the first few chapters of Luke are like signposts pointing to God’s salvation for the people oflsrael. Through them, we see a glimpse of what God was getting ready to do for all nations, and his plan of redemption continues to unfold today. And so, like any good…