March 2014 archives
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March 29, 2014 by Aaron Klinefelter
A Lenten Meditation: In the midst of the liminal, or what do a hawk, pigeon, and goose have to teach us
We have a visitor at our church. She stops by from time to time. But often she’s only around for a fleeting moment, just long enough to keep an eye on things. She perches atop our steeple, carefully balancing up on the cross, ever vigilant but always wary. She’s a red-tailed hawk, full of powerful […]Archives
March 27, 2014 by Jane Gerdsen
Apostles as Spiritual Entrepreuners
We have been talking around here about the need for entrepreneurs as a new model of leadership for the church. Carey Neiuwhof posts a blog reflecting on the nature of being an apostle – that is one who is sent – is the same as being a spiritual entrepreneur. He points out that we need […]Archives
March 26, 2014 by Praxis
The Feast of the Annunciation: A Taste of Advent in Lent
Carl J. Fosnaugh, IV AHC, Floral House Resident 3/21/2014 March 25th of each year is nine months out from Christmas day. That being the case it makes the ideal location for the Feast of the Annunciation. This is old news for liturgical nerds like me but it bears repeating as it is a taste of Advent […]Archives
March 26, 2014 by Praxis
Church of the Redeemer
Church of the Redeemer, 2944 Erie Ave. at Paxton The Centering Prayer group gathers from 9:00 – 10:00 am on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month in the Parlor at the Church of the Redeemer, 2944 Paxton. The group is open to the public. We start with 20 minutes of silent, centering prayer, […]Archives
March 26, 2014 by Praxis
Chapel of the Resurrection
The Chapel of the Resurrection (formerly known as St. Luke’s Episcopal Church) is located at 7340 Kirkwood Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233. Community gatherings, retreats, and occasional Eucharistic celebrations are hosted at the Chapel and Parish House. The space is available for use by the community for weddings, gatherings, and retreats. The chapel seats 95 and […]Archives
March 25, 2014 by Praxis
What’s Wrong with this Meme?
There is a meme that keeps popping up with the catch phrase “not going to church because of the hypocrites is like not going to the gym because of the out of shape people,” and every time I see it I cringe a little. Sure its cute and snappy and a way for churched […]Archives
March 22, 2014 by Jane Gerdsen
Changing the Landscape
While we were at the Art of Hosting training this week, we discussed how small communities of practice can help shape not only the church but the very landscape of the world we live in. Where are you joining in this work?Archives
March 18, 2014 by Praxis
Bob Leopold on the Play Conference
Here’s a blog post that Bob Leopold, our keynote speaker for Play, wrote for the Episcopal Church Foundation. You can read the whole article here. Bob’s post was originally published on the Episcopal Church Foundation’s Vital Posts blog on March 5, 2014. It has been reprinted here with permission. Recently, I had a wonderfully fun opportunity […]Archives
March 17, 2014 by Praxis