For those new to the Anglican tradition, it may surprise you that the Book of Common Prayer, in all of its major editions, offers prayers for those who have died in the Christian faith. We donโt just pray for those who mourn but for the departed themselves. We see these prayers for the dead in…
5 Essential Elements of a Funeral Sermon
Itโs been an exhausting week. You spent much of it at the hospital, praying for a dying Christian, giving comfort to a grieving family. You missed time with your own family to be a pastor to the parish. You sat with a beloved parishionerโs children as they argued over how they wanted the funeral and…