Wealth & the Kingdom of Heaven
For Jesus, the question is not about what happens to us when we die, but how are we truly going to live?
Two Poems by Howard Thurman
People often talk about keeping the Christmas spirit of hope, peace, love and joy all year long. These two poems by Howard Thurman tell us why it is important to make that a reality.
Some Thoughts on the Story of St. Stephen
For those who mourn a significant loss at this time of year, may you remember that nothing is impossible with God.
Daily Prayer: Christmas Day
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For Christmas Day. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer-Christmas Day
A short prayer and piece of art for Christmas Day: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Daily Prayer: Christmas Eve
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For Christmas Eve. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer-Christmas Eve
A short prayer and piece of art for Christmas Eve: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Daily Prayer: 27th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The fourth Thursday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer -4th Friday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 4th Friday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Daily Prayer: 26th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The fourth Thursday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer -4th Thursday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 4th Thursday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Quick Prayer -4th Wednesday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 4th Wednesday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Daily Prayer: 25th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The fourth Wednesday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer -4th Tuesday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 4th Tuesday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Daily Prayer: 24th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The fourth Tuesday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Laughter in the House
The stories of Abraham & Sarah and Hanukkah offer some good instruction on how to celebrate God’s care for us.
Quick Prayer -4th Monday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 4th Monday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Daily Prayer: 23rd Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The fourth Monday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Daily Prayer: 22nd Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The fourth Sunday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer -4th Sunday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 4th Sunday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Daily Prayer: 21th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The Third Saturday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer -3rd Saturday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 3nd Saturday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Repenting Isn’t A Bummer
By Rev. Mark Breese:
Reflection Why all the downer bible texts about repentance during Advent? The answer is simpler and more hopeful than you might think.
Daily Prayer: 20th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The Third Friday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer -3rd Friday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 3nd Friday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Advent & Joy
Advent not just a time to prepare for the materialistic things, to prepare our hearts and our minds. It’s about finding the joy we have in knowing that Jesus came to give us life.
Daily Prayer: 19th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The Third Wednesday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer -3rd Thursday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 3nd Thursdday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Blue Christmas Service, Dec 14
Blue Christmas worship service on Tuesday, December 14, beginning at 7:00 PM @ St. John’s AME Church, 917 Garden Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. This service provides a message of comfort, hope and healing for those who are struggling with loss and other issues during the holiday season.
Daily Prayer: 18th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The Third Wednesday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer -3rd Wednesday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 3nd Wednesday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Daily Prayer: 17th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The Third Tuesday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer -3rd Tuesday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 3nd Tuesday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Daily Prayer: 16th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The Third Monday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Patience
We work for justice the best way we know how; we work for peace by using peaceful means to solve conflicts and problems.
Quick Prayer -3rd Monday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 3nd Monday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Daily Prayer: 15th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The Third Sunday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer -3rd Sunday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 3nd Sunday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Daily Prayer: 14th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The Second Saturday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer – 2nd Saturday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 2nd Saturday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Gift of Music – “The Christmas Organ”
First Baptist Church, 554 Main St. (4th & Main), Niagara Falls, NY, will be presenting their annual Christmas music program the Gift of Music on Sunday, December 11, 2022 beginning at 2:00PM. This year’s concert presents “The Christmas Organ”
Daily Prayer: 13th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The Second Friday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer – 2nd Friday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 2nd Friday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Advent & Peace
I think it would be helpful during this season of Advent to reflect on the things that Jesus came to do for us. One of the most beautiful things that he came to do is to bring us peace.
Daily Prayer: 12th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The Second Thursday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer – 2nd Thursday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 2nd Thursday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Daily Prayer: 11th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The Second Wednesday of Advent. A printed version is also available.
Quick Prayer – 2nd Wednesday of Advent
A short prayer and piece of art for the 2nd Wednesday of Advent: from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, based on the Revised Common Lectionary.
Community Concert from NU
Community Holiday Concert from Niagara University. Thursday, December 8, 2022, 1-3 PM, @ 822 Cleveland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY.
Daily Prayer: 10th Day of Advent
A Daily Guided Prayer Video For The Second Tuesday of Advent. A printed version is also available.