Church & Clergy

During this time, when not all church members can attend services in person, how can church members stay connected and engaged with their fellow parishioners while waiting for a return to Sunday services in the church building? Interacting with our church family members is an important part of our Christian life. One suggestion is to provide many diverse small-group Zoom-activities. The groups can have totally unrelated purposes, but it is important for each parishioner to be motivated to join at least one of the small groups on Zoom.Examples of these groups could be: Bible studies, book discussion groups, a weekly...

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ŸHave you ever wondered what you should give up for Lent? In the past did you give up chocolates, TV, or something else that you enjoy? This year consider a new approach.  Instead of subtracting something, add something to your life that represents a sacrifice, something that would draw you closer to the Lord and the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice.  Start a Bible study group and  study the lectionary Lenten scriptures found in The Revised Common Lectionary Bible Study. Spend a few minutes each day answering the questions and then gather for a weekly discussion group to share your answers to the questions...

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Many churches that use “The Revised Common Lectionary Bible Study” report that the people who participate in the study become more dedicated and involved members of their parish. They learn to appreciate what worship in “community” means, not only to themselves personally, but also to other church members.  At the end of each lesson, and included during the final prayer, many leaders ask for participants to submit prayer requests that they would like the group to include during the final prayer and in their private prayer time at home. The knowledge that others are praying for them has helped to...

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