Saturday, January 06, 2024

Saturday Lagniappe: 'What is Epiphany and why do we celebrate it?' And More


What is Epiphany and why do we celebrate it?
At Epiphany, we remember the wise men who came to find Jesus. This is the story....

Who were the magi remembered by the Church at Epiphany?
Epiphany on January 6 recalls the visit of three Magi, or wise men, to the infant Jesus. It falls on the 12th day after Christmas and brings the Christmas season to a close. But who were the wise men that are remembered on this day?

Bishop Colin Buchanan (1934-2023)
The Rt. Rev. Colin Buchanan, the last of a certain kind of evangelical bishop in the Church of England, died suddenly in the Leeds General Infirmary on November 29, at 89.

Turning Your New Members’ Class into a Great Commission Class (Part 1)
The time to start members on a path of Great Commission obedience is when they enter your new members’ class. Thom shares two ways to transform that class.

Turning Your New Members’ Class into a Great Commission Class (Part 2)
The time to start members on a path of Great Commission obedience is when they enter your new members’ class. Thom shares two more ways to transform that class.

The Future of KidMin for Small and Mid-Size Churches
Children’s ministry has changed rapidly in the last few years, especially at small and mid-size churches. Curriculum choices are becoming more important. Volunteer needs are creating new stress points. Anxiety among children is on the rise. And hiring is shifting as churches select internal candidates. Jenny Smith, Awana’s lead curriculum developer, joins the show with Josh and Sam to discuss these developments.

Vatican issues 5-page clarification amid backlash to same-sex blessing guidance
The Vatican's doctrinal office issued a five-page statement Thursday clarifying last month's controversial "Fiducia Supplicans" guidance, which led to an eruption of pushback from theologically conservative Roman Catholic prelates worldwide.

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