On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me seven swans a-swimming. The seven swans a-swimming have been understood to represent the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit...
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Six Geese a-Laying
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me six geese a-laying. The six geese a-laying are said to represent the six days of Creation...
Five Gold Rings
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me five gold rings. The five gold rings are often understood to represent the first five books of the Old Testament—the Torah, or Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy...
Four Calling Birds
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me four calling birds… These four are said to represent the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—four distinct tellings of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus...
Three French Hens
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me two turtle doves. The three French hens are traditionally understood to represent faith, hope, and love (charity)—the enduring virtues at the heart of Christian life...
Two Turtle Doves
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me two turtle doves. The two turtle doves are often said to represent the Old and New Testaments—two voices, held together, telling the long and unfinished story of God and humanity...
A Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree. Traditionally, the partridge in the pear tree represents Jesus Christ...
A Prayer for Justice, Repentance, and Solidarity
For Black History Month and in response to rising hatred and division God of all people and all stories,You created every person in Your image—every shade of skin, every culture, every language—and You called it good.(Genesis 1:27) We come before You now, aware of the pain and division in our world.We see the rise of … Continue reading A Prayer for Justice, Repentance, and Solidarity
Pentecost: Hope Beyond Division
In a world marked by conflict, division, and hardship—from war in Ukraine and Gaza to austerity in the UK—Pentecost offers a quiet but powerful hope. It’s a story about breaking down barriers, finding new ways to listen, and discovering connection across our differences. This Pentecost Sunday, let’s reflect on what it means to speak new languages of understanding and build hope beyond division. Read more on how the Ascension calls us into action despite the waiting.
Ascension Day
The Ascension of Jesus doesn't provide a neat resolution but calls us into the work of love, justice, healing, and reconciliation. As Jesus departs, He hands over this mission to His followers, inviting us to participate in the world’s transformation. The period of waiting before Pentecost is not about passively waiting for everything to be fixed, but about preparing, trusting that the Holy Spirit will empower us to act. From the nurse in a war zone to the teacher fighting for every child’s future, we are all called to move forward, even without all the answers, and trust that we are part of a larger movement for change. We wait, we hope, and soon—we will go. Read more on how the Ascension calls us into action despite the waiting.
The Broken Church 