Category Archives: Glad You Asked (GYA)
Good Questions
The two questions I hear most often around church these days are, “Are you back at work now?” and “Did you ever leave?” It’s funny that those questions can be asked simultaneously. Well, yes and yes. But I think maybe … Continue reading
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The Stations of the Cross – A Devotion for Lent
You may have seen the announcement in the Sunday Bulletin or in the KNN that All Saints will be offering the Stations of the Cross on Sunday, March 27 at 6 PM, and Wednesday, April 6 at 7 PM (also, … Continue reading
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feeding the lambs
“What are the fourth and fifth graders doing up there in the front of the sanctuary?” As I’ve heard this question many times recently, it occurs to me that unless you’re a parent of a fourth or fifth grader, very … Continue reading
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A Subscription Fix
Frustrated that you haven’t yet been able to subscribe to us with the existing options? You’re not alone. From the newly modified “How to Subscribe“ page: 1a.) Some people have been having issues with using WordPress’ built-in email service. If this … Continue reading
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GYA: Gestures of Worship, Part III–The Bow
We are now three posts into answering the question of what the physical gestures of our worship mean. In post 1, I offered a definition of our physical movement in worship as “visual, bodily invitations to worship God with our whole … Continue reading
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GYA: Gestures of Worship, Part II–The Orans
In the last post I began answering this question: “What do the hand gestures used by the celebrant during worship mean? Why do people cross themselves?“, asked by E. In the end I wrote that these gestures are ‘visual, bodily … Continue reading
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GYA: Gestures of Worship, Part I
What do the hand gestures used by the celebrant during worship mean? Why do people cross themselves? Dear E, Thanks so much for emailing us. These are important and huge questions for any of us worshiping at All Saints. Because … Continue reading
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GYA: Consuming the Communion Elements
Dear Pastor Breedlove, I know that when we were at Creekside, what elements of the Eucharist were not consumed by parishioners were fully consumed by the clergy and/or deacon, so that the Body and Blood would not be thrown away … Continue reading
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GYA: 1928 Book of Common Prayer
D writes, “Why don’t you use the 1928 BCP? Can your refer me to one in eastern NC that does?” Great question! Our foundational Prayer Book (in the AMiA) is 1662. We are free to use any other prayer book as … Continue reading
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Glad You Asked (GYA): Does All Saints Have a Dress Code?
MM wrote, “I am wondering about the dress for church at All Saints? Formal, casual, come as you are?” Thanks for the question. The basic thought is “come comfortable for connecting with God and with people.” For some, that means … Continue reading
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