It is the day prior to Pentecost and I find myself needing to respond, and yet struggling to find words. Tomorrow we celebrate the birth of the Church, the birth of the Spirit entering into all of humanity. We are given the gift of understanding across cultures and languages. We are given the gift of […]
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A Blessing For Opening Day
Opening Day for many of us would normally be this coming Saturday. However, with many areas of the country and world closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I’m not sure how many gatherings are going to happen. As such, I thought I would share what I have used before as my “pastoral” portion of the […]
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The following is a poem from Ronald Rolheiser* about Mary Magdala meeting Jesus in the garden on Easter Morning (see John’s account). Somehow, this year I find this very moving. We are at a different time when gathering are not possible. There is something about how Mary touches on the things that we are experiencing […]
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Just as I gave some historical information yesterday regarding the Eucharist, so I give some today regarding the crucifixion. Again, this comes from Rita Nakashima Brock and Rebecca Ann Parker. Saving Paradise: How Christianity Traded Love of This World for Crucifixion and Empire. Another controversy in Cyril [of Jerusalem]’s community was whether the crucifixion of […]
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There is a strong tradition of celebrating the institution of Holy Communion (also called the Lord’s Supper, the Eucharist and the Last Supper) at today’s Maundy Thursday service. Readings are read from the four gospels. Matthew, Mark and Luke account Jesus changing the Passover meal with the sharing of “my flesh and my blood” while […]
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Just as quick update to let you know I’ve added some Liturgies to the Resources page (see the above Header). We hope this helps you have a more meaningful Holy Week. Blessed Be, Rev. Joel
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It has long been a Lentan Discipline to give something up for Lent. I know some people who give up chocolate – boy was that hard when Valentine’s Day fell during Lent one year! This has roots in being penitent, and trying to make amends for past actions. So, one might give up those things […]
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I just wanted to let you know, that we are adding some things as we continue to develop the website. The latest addition is a Resources Page. This should show at the top. On the Resources page I’ve added some liturgies for Christmas Eve worship experiences. Enjoy. Wishing you a Merry Christmas. Blessed Be, Rev. […]
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You might not know that it is coffee that keeps Theo∙Boat∙ology going. Lots of coffee. I know, I know, what is it with pastor’s and coffee? Anyway, I thought it might be helpful to for you to know the three types of coffee making we use about our sailboat, day in and day out. Pour […]
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DASHEWS OFFER FREE PDF VERSIONS OF THEIR BOOKS
Steve and Linda Dashew have been sailing and writing for over 40 years. As a thank you for the years of support, they are offering Mariner’s Weather Handbook, Surviving The Storm, Practical Seamanship, and Offshore Cruising Encyclopedia.
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