Our newest worship series, I’ve been meaning to ask… is shaped around four guiding questions to foster curiosity and courageous conversations. With a series focused on connection and community, we chose to introduce dialogue in as many places as we could. We welcomed a panel of four guest contributors, created […]
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Children’s Lessons for Advent Through Epiphany — A Sanctified Art
Luke 1:26-45 | 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 | Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 This week, we recognize what preceded Mary’s song of praise: news that was disorienting and bewildering, possibly threatening her life. Together, Mary and Elizabeth find courage and comfort in spite of their unusual circumstances. We, too, are called to […]
Again & Again, Our Lenten Refrains—Worship Music Ideas for Lent (Year B) — A Sanctified Art
Does it feel as though you’re singing the same Lent hymns again and again and again? Here we’ve collected hymns and songs that work well with our new Again & Again Lent theme and weekly sub-themes based on the Year B texts of the Revised Common Lectionary. We have suggested […]
Children’s Lessons for Advent–Epiphany — A Sanctified Art
The holidays are a magical time for children. We’ve created these children’s lessons to be used with our Close to Home series for Advent–Epiphany (Year C) in worship, Sunday School, or at home. Each week includes a scripture to read from the International Children’s Bible, some “wondering” statements, a good […]
Holding Space for Both the Prophetic & the Pastoral This Advent season — A Sanctified Art
This Advent, as we near the close of a hard and heavy year for all of us, we know more than ever that we desperately need sacred space to lament, grieve, receive spiritual comfort, and glimpse hope. At the same time, heeding the call to justice is just as needed […]
Music for Advent-Epiphany, Year C — A Sanctified Art
The past year has hit close to home for many of us, but music has a particular way of soothing our souls—especially during the holidays. Here we’ve collected hymns and songs that work well with our Close to Home Advent – Epiphany theme and subthemes based on the Year C […]
I’ve been meaning to ask… Children’s Lessons — A Sanctified Art
Our newest worship series, I’ve been meaning to ask… is shaped around four guiding questions to foster curiosity and courageous conversations. With a series focused on connection and community, we chose to introduce dialogue in as many places as we could. We welcomed a panel of four guest contributors, created […]
A Sanctified Art Selah—We’re Taking a Brief Pause This Summer (2022) — A Sanctified Art
In the psalms, selah is often understood as a pause or the invitation to take a breath. This summer, we as a creative team are taking a short pause. Three of us—Lauren Wright Pittman, Anna Strickland, and Lisle Gwynn Garrity—are all pregnant with children arriving sometime this April and May.* […]
A Lessons & Carols Service for Christmastide — A Sanctified Art
PRELUDE WELCOME Use this time to welcome congregants to worship, share announcements, recognize any guest musicians you might have, and explain the service. You might include some information about the history of Lessons & Carols services, such as, “The tradition of the Lessons & Carols service goes back to 19th […]
A resource for pastors addressing miscarriage, infertility, & child loss — A Sanctified Art
Introduction Dearest colleagues, thank you for taking the time to engage this resource in relation to the story of Hannah. There are few stories in the biblical narrative that hit like this one, so your care here is much appreciated. I am an infertile pastor mom, having been through the […]