Tag Archives: Anglican

An Invitation to a Holy Lent

Posted on February 20, 2012 by jennifer

I originally wrote this post as a newsletter article for my church three years ago. As we approach the beginning of Lent this coming week, I re-visited my thoughts here and thought I’d share them with you. I’ve updated the calendar … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on His Confirmation, from Mom

Posted on June 6, 2011 by jennifer

This is what I read to Austin on the afternoon of his confirmation: Austin Gray Merck My firstborn. Your arrival made me a mother, which has been the greatest joy and the greatest challenge of my life. Fourteen years later, … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on His Confirmation, from Dad

Posted on June 2, 2011 by jennifer

The next installment of our Confirmation presentations is from my husband and Austin’s father. This is what he read the afternoon of Austin’s Confirmation: On the occasion of your confirmation, I would like to offer a few thoughts about how important … Continue reading →

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The Confirmation of His Baptismal Vows

Posted on May 31, 2011 by jennifer

Our oldest son, Austin, was confirmed last weekend. Hal and I did not grow up in a tradition with confirmation, so this was a new experience for us. We were impressed by how Austin chose to embrace this opportunity to … Continue reading →

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into the desert . . .

Posted on February 12, 2010 by jennifer

“Your journey begins on February 15, 2010.” Wow. Sounds like Star Trek. Or a ride at Disney World. I’m intrigued. On this (Follow) Friday, I’d like to offer you a blog that I just discovered today. That’s a bit risky. … Continue reading →

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