by Jon | Apr 11, 2013 | altar tips, altars, altarscapes, feat., installations, visual worship |
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...
by Jon | Mar 31, 2013 | altars, feat., installations, visual worship, westfield |
Happy Easter, dear friends! Easter at Westfield this morning was glorious. The day started early with an Easter Sunrise service that was simply beautiful. The good folks over at Allen Hill Tree Farm in Brooklyn, CT have been hosting the service for years. We gathered...
by Jon | Mar 27, 2013 | altars, altarscapes, feat., visual worship |
I love holy week. It’s a time when we experience the whose span of human emotion. I really couldn’t choose a favorite part of the week, but I am particularly fond of Maundy (Holy) Thursday. It’s on this night we remember Jesus’ offering of...
by Jon | Mar 27, 2013 | feat., sermons |
This sermon served mostly as an invitation to my congregation to observe holy week–with all of its ups and downs, to its full extent. Well, we’ve made it. Today is, as I’m sure you’re aware, Palm Sunday–the start of Holy Week. It’s a day of celebration....
by Jon | Mar 22, 2013 | altars, altarscapes, feat., visual worship |
Well friends, Holy Week is almost upon us, and my dear Westfield shows no signs of slowing down (which, really, is super!). This week in particular has been a whirlwind. It started last Sunday with a FULL day of church and visits. I left the house for church that...
by Jon | Mar 20, 2013 | feat., sermons |
This sermon was preached at Westfield on Sunday, March 17 from the Gospel Lection for the week. I love a show. From last night’s fantastic Coffee House to broadway musicals, I love the idea that we can tell the human story through plays and musicals and songs....