A Neon Pentecost

May 20, 13 A Neon Pentecost

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It started, like most worship installations at Westfield, with Pintrest. A seminary friend had pinned a craft blog post that gave instructions on how to make a suncatcher-mobile out of melted plastic cups. Among the most striking elements of Westfield are the two-story windows the line the walls of the sanctuary.  On clear...

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The Lent and Easter Rundown

Well, it seems I’ve finally recovered from the Holy Week gauntlet which was paired this year with a funeral of a beloved member just two days after our resurrection celebrations. Just in case you’re not familiar what that’s like, here’s an example:   The woman standing awkwardly close? Those are the...

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The Fabric of Lent

Feb 21, 13 The Fabric of Lent

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My initial plan was to show share this installation after my congregation had seen it for the first time. But the winter storms of the past two weekends (and one potential one this coming weekend) have had it another way.  So very few of my congregants have seen this up close and in person. Many of them check out this blog, so this...

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A Jesus-y Serenade

Feb 12, 13 A Jesus-y Serenade

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There’s lots to this story, most of which is better told in person so I can add appropriate dramatic emphasis. This story includes: the retelling of the classic horror story Dracula as a ballet, valet parking, canceled flights, a drawer (or two) of flatware, a door-chain, the feast of the transfiguration, and brief (but...

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