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Why go to church camp?

My former professor Don Browning defined practical theology as “critical reflection on the church’s dialogue with Christian sources and other communities of experience and interpretation with the aim of guiding its action toward social and individual transformation.” Sacred Play­grounds is a practical … Continue reading

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March 6, 2022

Prayer of the Day O Lord God, you led your people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. Guide us now, so that, following your Son, we may walk safely through the wilderness of this world toward … Continue reading

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March. 2, 2022 Ash Wednesday

Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, you hate nothing you have made, and you forgive the sins of all who are penitent. Create in us new and honest hearts, so that, truly repenting of our sins, we may … Continue reading

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Feb. 27, 2022 Transfiguration Sunday

Prayer of the Day Holy God, mighty and immortal, you are beyond our knowing, yet we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ. Transform us into the likeness of your Son, who renewed our humanity so that we … Continue reading

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Feb. 20, 2022

Prayer of the Day O Lord Jesus, make us instruments of your peace, that where there is hatred, we may sow love, where there is injury, pardon, and where there is despair, hope. Grant, O divine master, that we may … Continue reading

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Feb. 13, 2022

Prayer of the Day Living God, in Christ you make all things new. Transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your glory, through Jesus Christ, our … Continue reading

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Feb. 6, 2022

Prayer of the Day Most holy God, the earth is filled with your glory, and before you angels and saints stand in awe. Enlarge our vision to see your power at work in the world, and by your grace make … Continue reading

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What Have We Learned

February column for Trinity’s Epistle/Newsletter. Previously published on tvprays.org. Friends in Christ, I read an article online that encouraged congregations to not let the current moment pass by before taking some time to reflect on what we have learned during the last … Continue reading

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TLC 2021 – Trinity New Hope

Trinity New Hope’s tagline is “Help and hope for those in need.”  That’s what we do!  We are very proud of the numerous families we have been able to help this year, including assisting several families transition from homelessness to a clean, … Continue reading

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Jan. 23, 2022

Prayer of the Day Blessed Lord God, you have caused the holy scriptures to be written for the nourishment of your people. Grant that we may hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that, comforted by your promises, … Continue reading

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