Distinctive Advent prayers//Worship and Whiteness

Say, “come,” alternating with “ven” and then “vem.” Distinctive advent prayers and calls to worship by Cláudio Carvalhaes Many people are feeling, in one way or another, that the world is moving toward a difficult place, that we are moving toward an impending collective death. Inequality soars. The vast majority of people around the earth are getting poorer....What prayers are Christians called to pray during these times?  READ MORE Jesus celebrated Hanukkah! Jesus before Christmas by Rebekah Simon Peter Christmas wasn’t always part of the Christian experience. There’s no record that Jesus or his disciples or the early church celebrated Christmas at all, as they did all the Jewish holy days and holidays. In fact, the first Christmas or Christ Mass wasn’t celebrated until the 4th century.   READ MORE Black's Chapel founded in West Virginia by Circuit Rider Samuel Black Worship and Whiteness by Andrew Wymer Hierarchies of race profoundly shape Christian worship. Race and colonial systems of white power shape how individual worshippers, worshipping communities, and liturgical traditions encounter God through liturgical practices. READ MORE Worship Elements November 21, 2021 Preaching Advent 1  Year C, NOV 28, 2021 One site to  search, find, lead Subscription bonus: access 20 years of lectionary sermon helps A Journey Through Scripture in 365 Days Browse our selection of books in preaching, worship, ministry leadership, and church & culture. Get 2022 Annuals while supplies last Making all things  new in  2022! A primer for Christian thought

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