We talk a lot about science here; how about a chance to do some science? If you have a real Christmas tree in your house, keep track of how much water you are putting into the stand. Then set out an equivalent volume of water in a bowl or cup or whatever. Making some allowance for initial replenishment of dehydration, all of the water you are putting into the tree stand is evaporating into the air. If it weren't, the tree would be getting bigger. The water in the bowl is evaporating also, but most likely you'll observe … [Read more...] about Science Corner: H2O Christmas Tree
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Love Came Down at Christmas: Christmas Day
During the Christmas season this year, the Emerging Scholars Network is posting works by Christina Rossetti. As a thoughtful poet who engaged deeply with faith, Rossetti wrote a number of poems about the church calendar. Her imagery is rich and thoughtful, and we hope this poetry helps you to reflect on what it means to celebrate Christ's birth. For material from our archives on Advent click here. To God be the glory! - Hannah … [Read more...] about Love Came Down at Christmas: Christmas Day
Earth, Strike Up Your Music: Christmas Eve
During the Christmas season this year, the Emerging Scholars Network is posting works by Christina Rossetti. As a thoughtful poet who engaged deeply with faith, Rossetti wrote a number of poems about the church calendar. Her imagery is rich and thoughtful, and we hope this poetry helps you to reflect on what it means to celebrate Christ's birth. For material from our archives on Advent click here. To God be the glory! - Hannah … [Read more...] about Earth, Strike Up Your Music: Christmas Eve
A Joyful New Year
The season of Christmas continues as the calendar year begins. We pray for a year of rich growth and deep delight in God's goodness. Here is a hymn for the new year. Ev'ry Morning Mercies New Greville Phillimore Ev'ry morning mercies new Fall as fresh as morning dew; Ev'ry morning let us pay Tribute with the early day; For Thy mercies, Lord, are sure; Thy compassion doth endure. Still the greatness of Thy love Daily doth our sins remove; Daily, far as east from west, Lifts the burden from the … [Read more...] about A Joyful New Year
Merry Christmas!
As we celebrate our Savior's birth, we wish you a full and rich time of worship and joy. Enjoy this classic Christmas hymn with your friends and family. Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light, and usher in the morning. O shepherds, shudder not with fright, but hear the angel's warning: this child, now weak in infancy, our confidence and joy shall be, the power of Satan breaking, our peace eternal making. … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas!