In a world that increasingly recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusivity, it can be inspiring to envision church services where representation from various backgrounds thrives.
Certain holy days can cause pain after a loss: hearing someone’s name read aloud on All Saints’ Sunday. The first Christmas Eve without Grandma. Being smudged on the forehead on Ash Wednesday while thinking of a deceased spouse. Even Easter hits differently when we proclaim the empty tomb after burying someone we love. Mother’s Day...