Traditions to break or create

Some traditions bring us closer to God--while others can be harmful.

Cafe group: Traditions

Nov 2, 2018 | Cafe Groups, Monthly Topic

November 2018 Traditions to break or create by SommerAnn McCullough Some traditions can bring us closer to God, while others can be harmful. Read more Faith reflections: Traditions by Becca Ehrlich Tradition is both stable and flexible—our traditions connect us to our...

Faith reflections: Traditions

Nov 2, 2018 | Faith Reflections, Monthly Topic

by Becca Ehrlich When I was growing up, my family and I had the annual tradition of trimming the Christmas tree together. We would put Christmas music on, drink hot chocolate, and systematically take the ornaments out of storage and place them on the tree. Some of the...

Traditions to break and create

Nov 1, 2018 | Monthly Topic

by SommerAnn McCullough Every year about this time, as I prepare for Thanksgiving and the rush of the Christmas season that is soon to follow, I look forward to the many traditions my family keeps. I love choosing the first Christmas playlist that we will listen to...

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