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The Second Sunday of Advent

Dec 2, 2019 | Godly Play Lessons

Welcome to the celebration of the Second Sunday of Advent, this Sunday, Dec 8. This Sunday we move to the second card in the Advent Godly Play series, focusing on Mary and Joseph’s journey (don’t forget the donkey!) to Bethlehem. There are several themes to explore...

Come On Over to the Dark Side of Christmas

Dec 21, 2018 | Personal Blog

I probably shouldn’t admit this, but lately I live for the moment each day when I turn down my street and see my neighbor’s inflatable Santa face down in the grass, his pack crumpled as if he’s been robbed, his legs twisted as if a rogue reindeer...

Christmas from the Gospel According to Mrs. Fayssoux’s Class of Fives

Dec 23, 2017 | Personal Blog

You probably know all about the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and the Christmas story they tell. Allow me to introduce you to a brand new gospel, and it really is good news for us all! It’s the Gospel According to Mrs. Fayssoux’s Class of Five...

A Reason to Dance (Even for the Most Election Weary, World Weary Curmudgeon)

Dec 7, 2016 | Personal Blog

I don’t usually dance on Monday mornings at 8:51 am. I’m more apt to be found hiding in my office, downing a second cup of coffee, printing off my To Do list for the week. But when I heard my friend, Bootie, playing Jingle Bells on guitar...

Can’t Christmas Wait Until My House Is Clean?

Dec 3, 2016 | Personal Blog

Welcome to my home! Pull up a chair and let’s all admire my stunning Christmas décor- the fireplace I have adorned so artfully with an cracked Rubbermaid container labelled CHRISTMAS BOOKS AND BAGS, not to mention a wad of bubble-wrap with tape stuck to...