Holy Week is almost upon us. This is a time when Christians mark the end of Lent with a series of observances that re-enact our Lord’s final days, from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to his triumph over the grave one week later. Anglican churches across the ACNA will play host to…
The Liturgical Home: The Conversion of St. Paul
The story of Paul’s conversion is a powerful testimony to the transformative power of God and the incredible truth that no one is beyond redemption.
The History of the Christmas Collects
We expect the Christmas Collects to celebrate the birth of Jesus, and they do. But they also surprise us by repeatedly applying the birth of Christ to the life of the Christian believer. Because he is light, we can know light. Because he was born, we can be born again. Because he shared the life…
The Liturgical Home: What is the Season of Christmas?
Christmas is the time set aside to celebrate and reflect on the miracle of Jesus’ birth and its significance in our lives.
Holy Sovereigns Day: The Feast of the Church in Hawaii
At the end of November, we will make a big-to-do at All Saints Honolulu. A large, light-strung canopy will be set up in my front yard. Chairs, benches, and carpets from the sanctuary will be arranged, with an altar and lectern on the grass, dressed for Holy Communion. A reredos and boughs of leaves will…
10 Ways to Preach the Advent Sunday Sermon
Here, I offer ten sermon prompts for the first Sunday of Advent, or Advent Sunday, which can also apply to the following three Sundays of Advent.
Praise for 10 Ways to Preach the Church Year
10 Ways to Preach the Church Year is already getting widespread acclaim from pastors, writers, and ministry leaders throughout the Anglican Church in North America.
10 Ways to Preach the Christ the King Sermon
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and…
Waiting & Wonder: Reclaiming the Beauty of Advent and Christmas
What if we reclaimed the seasons of Advent and Christmas as two distinct but deeply connected times of preparation and celebration?
10 Ways to Preach the All Saints Sermon
the Feast of All Saints gives the Church a way to celebrate and honor all known and unknown saints who have faithfully served Christ.
