We are going to cry.
I have read over the words of the liturgy many times now, and obviously find great meaning in them. I believe in the power of the word. But recently, as we have been reading parts aloud to each other (in picking specific scripture readings), I find my throat catch. [...]
I grew up with lots of Buechner books in the house, but I really hadn’t delved into his writing until our friend Allie gave me a collection of his sermons for my birthday last year. He has quickly become my favorite living American theologian. He has truly inspired me to see God’s perpetual grace in [...]
One of the topics I’m most looking forward to blogging on is the Episcopal Wedding Liturgy. It is no small comfort, in the face of endless choice and direction towards “my” wedding, to say, “No, I am not interested in customizing the ceremony. We’re doing it by the book.” Well, books… and those would be the 19832 [...]
