December 2013 archives
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December 23, 2013 by Praxis
Blessed, Pierced, Tattooed: A Theological Defense of Tattooing
by Ben Garren The baptismal font at Salisbury Cathedral shines out, a modern furnishing nestled gracefully amidst a medieval edifice. It was blessed by Rowan Williams, when he sat as Archbishop of Canterbury, and in four spots around its sides he marked it with the sign of the cross using oil of chrism. Inadvertently in […]Archives
December 22, 2013 by Praxis
Saint Thomas Frottage at the Young Adult Retreat
Young adults in the Diocese of Southern Ohio took our yearly retreat together from December 20th-21st. The 21st was the feast day of Saint Thomas, and we had an amazing worship service in which we talked collectively about doubt, seeking God, and seeking to know oneself. That afternoon, we created this art piece. Karl Stevens […]Archives
December 20, 2013 by Praxis
Welcome to Campus Ministries@ Hocking College
Welcome, I was hired as Campus Minister at Hocking College at the end of August and began the next week as we welcomed our first year students during our “Smart Start” week were simple: To discover who was already involved in ministry and to enable them in any way possible (Such as, students, college staff, and local church […]Archives
December 19, 2013 by Karl Stevens
At Wendy’s with the Immokalee Workers
On Monday afternoon I was one of about one hundred and twenty people who gathered outside of the new Wendy’s flagship restaurant in Dublin, OH. We were there to bring pressure on the nation’s second largest fast food chain, asking that they join the Fair Food Program, which eleven other major corporations, including four of […]Archives
December 16, 2013 by Praxis
A Moveable Feast!
This Wednesday, December 18th 6:30 pm! Dinner, conversation, and informal Communion to follow! This month we will join Floral House in Norwood. Floral House is an intentional community for young adults discerning what God is calling them to do with their lives. In this Advent season, we will reflect together on the ways we are […]Archives
December 12, 2013 by Karl Stevens
Episode 42: Americans Don’t Trust Each Other Anymore
This week Karl, Jared and Ben talk about the findings of the General Social Survey, which shows that most Americans are wary of each other. How can we see Jesus in other people if we’re afraid of them? And what can the church do to help restore trust to American society. Our conversation continues into […]Archives
December 11, 2013 by Praxis
A short, very telling video from Why Poverty?
This was posted on the Episcopal Cafe. The video ends with this startling fact: “An estimated 800,000 square kilometres of farmland in the developing world have been sold to foreign entities.” It shows how quickly, and indifferently, entire villages can be displaced.Archives
December 11, 2013 by Praxis
Compline in the Snow: A Slideshow!
Our brilliant Cincinnati friends have been holding flash Compline’s throughout Advent, and the weather has cooperated in increasing the beauty of the event. Enjoy the slideshow below.Archives
December 5, 2013 by Praxis