When I first saw the antics of environmental activists throwing liquids on priceless works of art, I was a bit confused. After all, what does one really have to[...]

While Advent candle traditions vary from congregation to congregation, this week our congregation lit the candle of Peace. For others, the second candle is called the Bethlehem candle as[...]

Each year it seems that we begin to hear Christmas songs earlier and earlier. Although for our family, it isn’t that unusual since my youngest son likes to listen[...]

“Accidents” of history are sometimes the Providence of God. In 1620 the Pilgrims sailed for America, intending to plant a colony in northern Virginia.  But a storm blew them[...]