Our Lenten Journey Lent is the period of 40 days which comes before Easter in the Christian calendar. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days. […]
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The Genesis of Advent Starting in about the 9th century in the Western Church, the season of Advent has been celebrated as a period of preparation for the birth of our Lord and the beginning of the ecclesiastical year (Church year). In the early church words Advent, Epiphany, and Nativity were used interchangeably to denote
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Spirit Day is a means of speaking out against LGBTQ bullying and standing with LGBTQ youth, who disproportionately face bullying and harassment because of their identities. Pledging to “go purple” on Spirit Day is a way for everyone — forward-thinking companies, global leaders, respected celebrities, neighbors, parents, classmates, and friends — to visibly show solidarity
We will be on our Annual Retreat in South Georgia, so there will be no worship service in Candler Park this week. We will return to the park “Pride Sunday” with a 9am worship time so people can get to the Pride March! God Bless each of you and see you on the 13th.
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So why do we continue to celebrate Gay Pride? It is for actual equality. Here’s why: And, this is to say nothing of adoption rights, wage gaps, transgender underemployment, and unemployment… you get the picture. My point being that, while it has been thrilling to see same-gender love advance from second-class status in America, it’s
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As we travel in our Lenten journey this year, our church once again encourages and will engage in an annual period of fasting and prayer from Good Friday to Easter Sunday. We started this practice 15 years ago, and for the past seven years we have emphasized making this special time be about becoming more
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I’ve been questioning my sexuality. I think I’m bisexual but I’m not sure. But I’m scared if I tell my friends they will not like me anymore and if I tell my church they will say I’m a sinner. Do you have anything to help? Dear Gen Renaud, It seems your concerns appear to involve
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Christians talk an awful lot about hell. But have you ever stopped to imagine what hell is really like? I mean really. Stopped and imagined. Eyes closed. The world pushed away. Just you and whatever vision of hell is in your head — or at least at the edge of your thoughts. Got it? Okay.
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The first Sunday of Advent 2018 is December 2nd. Here are the message, readings and sermons for the season. Advent 2018 Message As we look at God’s word, we need to understand how the Christ (as the word of God) comes to humankind now and how we can receive and carry the Christ’s presence today. This
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This year’s Advent theme is “Getting Busy.” Teddy Bear Ministry Every year, Gentle Spirit Christian Church collects teddy bears and stuffed animals during the Advent season and distributes them to patients in local hospitals and hospices to spread Christmas cheer and let them know they’re not alone. To participate, you can either bring a teddy
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