Blog December 22, 2012By an anonymous graduate student Redemption of ChristmasI used to sleep like a cat at Christmas time: as close under the warm, fragrant, and glowing Christmas tree as possible...
Blog December 20, 2012By Marcia BosscherBalcony TimeI sat a few nights ago in a cavernous Congregational church in Madison while the Bach musicians rehearsed. Unable to attend their concert, I came instead to the dress rehearsal...
Blog December 17, 2012By Marcia BosscherWinter GriefWhat contrasts we are experiencing — celebrations and excitement gearing up to Christmas; mourning and grief following the killings in Newtown...
Blog December 14, 2012By Carmen Acevedo ButcherThe Baby of LoveThis week, I got to spend time with a two-month-young baby. At lunch with her parents, I asked and was handed her like a gift...
In Focus December 12, 2012By Patty KirkAnother Problem of ChristmasChristmas is not only a time of great celebrations, but also of mourning and weeping.
In Focus December 12, 2012By Patty KirkThe Problem of ChristmasWhat do we do with all the trappings of Christmas? Party on! says writer Patty Kirk.
Blog November 28, 2012By Ann BoydPreparing to PrepareEvery year, I look forward to Advent and Christmas with intentions of enjoying sweet times with family and friends, peaceful moments...
Reflections November 27, 2011By Sharon GartlandAdvent: God's InvitationsCalling advent “a very female season,” Sharon Gartland considers how we hear and respond to God’s invitations.
Spiritual Formation December 18, 2009By Sharon GartlandMaking Space for GodSharon Gartland leads us in taking a fresh look at Mary's response to the annunciation.
Reflections December 10, 2009By Grace ChiuAttending to Mary's TheologyGrace Chiu looks into Mary’s Magnificat and calls us to the joy, humility, and confidence Mary’s theology reveals.