Holiday

April 01, 2018

By Catherine Elder

2017. It's Saturday of Easter weekend. One year ago. It seemed like such a peaceful day. My housemate was moving into our new house and as I waited for her to arrive, I watched my new street and dreamed about opportunities we would have. I never expected what would happen next.

March 31, 2018

By Alison Smith

When God Seems Absent

Holy Saturday marks the day after the crucifixion and the day before the Resurrection. Saturday was the Sabbath in this culture, the day of rest, the day each week when no one was permitted to work. Everyone is in their homes. No one is at Jesus’ tomb.

March 28, 2018

By Alison Smith

How is "Good Friday" Good?!

I grew up in a traditional Methodist church. We recognized Advent, Lent, Easter and everything in between. But if you asked me if I understood why we observed Easter the way we did, I would have no idea. Words like "atonement", "sacrificial lamb", and “Good Friday” went over my head.

March 15, 2017

By Alison Smith

A St. Paddy's Party Prayer

St. Patrick's Day 2007.

A drunk stranger sleeping in my living room. Roommates passed out in their bedrooms.

March 01, 2017

By Hannah Weikart

What's the Deal with Lent?

My junior year of high school I gave up fried food for Lent… and sweets… and eating between meals.