A previous post–updated! Each year on the second Sunday of Easter we encounter the story of Thomas. This year the story seems especially important. Will we let fear and doubt be our primary narratives, or will we learn to tell a different story? WATCH and WONDER John 20:19-31 as told by Casey FitzGerald BREAK IT down A great way to start remembering the story as an adult and to help children get the basics is to break it down to the…
Revisiting the Epiphany Story Before you begin with the story-watching/learning process, check out this beautiful song by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan, musician, Psalm scholar and liturgical theologian! His gift to us this Epiphany. You can see/hear more of Richard’s work at Worldmaking Publishing and Psalm Immersion –or hear his wonderful weekly segment on the Pulpit Fiction Podcast! WATCH AND WONDER Matthew 2:1-12 As told by Elizabeth Adkisson WONDER WORDS HOMAGE–What does it mean to “pay homage”? To pay homage is…
“Our Christmas Story: Intergenerational Story-Learning” will be released tomorrow (a day later than expected)…but that doesn’t mean I can’t give you a great idea for this Advent/Christmas with the family (or in church) TODAY…. Actually, it’s not my idea at all–it comes from a wonderful member of my congregation–and I will let Lauren tell you all about it! Becoming the Nativity Set: A Family Tradition My parents bought their first nativity set in 1972—an East German carousel-like set with a…
A Summary of What’s to Come… There is much to choose from this Advent at Faith and Wonder–check out the offerings below and to see how you, your family, or your church might engage with the stories of God this Advent and Christmas! Tales from the Jesse Tree: An Advent Podcast Series (Begins December 1st) **5 days a week of audio storytelling beginning December 1st **Features stories from the Jesse Tree–including some traditionally left off the branches (ehem…the women’s stories)…
Thanks to Tim Coombs for this list! He is an awesome storyteller–biblical and otherwise. He does “A Christmas Carol” by himself!!! Check out his website: www.timcoombsstorytelling.com
It’s been a bit quiet on the blog as of late, but I am excited to report that the wait is over…almost. I am busy working on a new installment of video-learning/telling experiences centered around the birth narrative from Luke 1-2…or, as my friend Becca Messman calls them, stories that’ll make your baby-bump jump.* ** Looking for a way to engage yourself, your family, or your congregation during Advent? Always wanted to learn the Christmas story by heart? This 4-week experience…
WATCH and WONDER Luke 2:41-52 as told by children and their grown-ups filmed and edited by Alex Bryant We played this video today in Sunday worship to give folks a taste of what has been happening on Wednesday nights. This story was paired with 1 Samuel 16:1-13, the story of the boy David’s anointing–as told by an amazing storyteller in our church (one of a number who’ve helped lead worship this Lent). Both are stories of children being left behind. I…
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WATCH and WONDER 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 as told by Casey FitzGerald Here is a copy of the text: 1 Corinthians 13 1to13 the BACKstory Though this passage is read at most weddings, it is not, in fact, specifically meant for romantic entanglements. Paul is speaking about the kind of love that is from GOD. (Of course, in marriages we are given a great opportunity to exercise such a love.*) Paul was writing to a church community facing many divisions. They were attempting…
READ ME FIRST Before watching the video below, read Paul’s words to the church in Corinth (from 1 Corinthians 1:10-17). Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in agreement and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same purpose. For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are quarrels among you, my…