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A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.
A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.
A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.
A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.
A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.
A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.
Imagine singing “In the Bleak Midwinter” during the long hot days of Christmas in South Africa. The Bible is rich enough to include themes and symbols more relevant to living out Christian faith in the Global South.
Across cultures and denominations, South African churches are growing in unity—thanks to the nation’s first ecumenical sermon and worship resource written in English.
Imagine singing “In the Bleak Midwinter” during the long hot days of Christmas in South Africa. The Bible is rich enough to include themes and symbols more relevant to living out Christian faith in the Global South.
Through deliberate forms of self-denial, Christians in Lent open their hearts to the self-giving grace of Jesus Christ and their own union with Christ.
Though she is passionate about Christian art, especially visual art, Victoria Emily Jones knows that congregations are full of “non-art” people. Her blog aims to help people of faith interpret, enjoy and use art in worship and private devotions.
The service of Lessons and Carols from 2016 highlights the importance of angels in the drama of the Christmas gospel, startling us to focus our awareness on how the angels enlarge our perception of the beauty and glory of the triune God through their nearness and through their mysterious, wonder-filled transcendence.
