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Parish Life – Our Weekly Blog

Consenting to God’s Presence

By: The Rev. Chris Harris 

Jesus promises his followers that he will be with them always.  It is a comforting promise, but one that can be so easily crowded out by our busy, agenda-driven lives, that it’s easy

Advent by Candlelight: Hope

By: Barbara Prinzi

A written transcript of Barbara’s talk, from our Advent by Candlelight on December 2nd.

Good evening. I was honored and deeply grateful to be asked to speak about Hope tonight. Hope has many definitions,

Advent by Candlelight: Peace

By: Rachel Ippel-Redman

A written transcript of  Rachel’s talk, from our Advent by Candlelight on December 2nd.

I have many identities: daughter, sister, mother, niece, aunt, friend, wife, nurse, teacher, confidante, Christ follower, church volunteer. Each one of us

Advent by Candlelight: Joy

By: Vivian Asztalos 

A written transcript of Vivian’s talk, from our Advent by Candlelight on December 2nd.

Who here knows Marie Kondo? She’s that organizer consultant, tiny, very cute, had a netflix series right before the pandemic? It was called Tidying

Inviting Peace into your Heart this Advent Season

By Jill Andree

I don’t know about you, but this time of year can bring me a nervous energy in anticipation of the holidays.

But like any day in our lives, we have choices. Choices to get caught up in the

Thanksgiving Conversation Starters!

By: Father Chris Harris

Do you love Thanksgiving but can do without the sometimes awkward or uncomfortable conversations that sometimes happen when families get together?  We have you covered!

To help families engage in meaningful and

Pledging as a Spiritual Practice

By Rev. Chris Harris

Ever since I began attending church in my 30s, I have had a desire to grow deeper in my faith: to feel God’s guiding presence in my life, to more readily put my trust in God,

Pray During Election Week

By: Pastor Manisha Dostert

We invite you to pray during the week surrounding Election Day on Tue, Nov 5.  It will ground you, give you a sense of purpose and remind you to trust in God who is

Knitting for a Good Cause!

By: Christa Albrecht & Lisa Nemazi

Did you know Christ Church Cranbrook has it’s own dedicated group of volunteers who knit Prayer Shawls to be gifted to those needing support and comfort during difficult times like the death of a

“Join or Die”

By: The Rev. Dr. William Danaher, Rector

We are living through an epidemic of loneliness. A recent (2023) report by the Surgeon General found that isolation from “social relationships, social roles, group memberships, and infrequent social interaction” poses significant health