Today is the first Sunday of Advent (What is Advent?)

Traditionally, Advent is celebrated with readings and prayers from the Bible and lighting of Advent candles, in church or at home.  I like to devote a moment each Sunday evening in Advent for a moment of quiet meditation by candlelight.  It is a nice way to start the week, as the holidays begin to roll [...]

Event: Christmas Services at National Cathedral this weekend

Visit the National Cathedral on Saturday December 19 at 2 p.m. for a Christmas Pageant especially for children.  Children are invited to dress as shepherds, angels, or animals and participate.  On the day of the event, please be in the nave by 1:30 pm for a brief rehearsal before the pageant. The pageant will begin [...]

Church Etiquette for the Holidays

Many people attend services or concerts in churches during the holidays, and the churches are very glad to have visitors and newcomers.  Because some people are not accustomed to church, however, they sometimes behave in ways that are considered irreverent.  Not being a regular church goer, I am as guilty of forgetting or ignorance as [...]