By Paloma Torres
Here is a story that helped me understand the importance of gentleness. For most of this summer, my old dog, Scout, had been very sick. Eventually, she started getting even worse. I kept
By the Rev. Dr. William J. Danaher, Jr., Rector
Gentle God
let me
hold others
with
the same
loving touch
that
you
hold me
make
my hands
nimble
enough
to cradle
broken
bodies
make
my heart
open
enough
to care for
suffering
souls
make
my eyes
clear
enough
to see
the struggle
behind
each face.
Amen.
By Ekanem Okeke
Thinking of the experiences that I have had, somewhat surprisingly, one event that stood out to me revolved around an Uber ride that I took.
By the Rev. Dr. William J. Danaher, Jr., Rector
Faithful God
though we
flee from
your
presence
daily
you
never
forsake us.
remind us
us
always
of
your
unshakeable
faith
in us
as we
acknowledge
our
unshakeable
need
to find
our
faith
in you
Amen.
By Mollie Proctor, Congregational Communications co-chair
In 2017 Christ Church Cranbrook began envisioning a campus redevelopment project to address a variety of needs including increased multipurpose space, additional classrooms, increased accessibility and modernized facilities. In 2019, a successful capital campaign,
By Charlie Foster
My experience started at the beginning of the quarantine. My school was shut down in the middle of March and I had so much free time on my hands I had no clue what to
By the Rev. Dr. William J. Danaher, Jr., Rector
Generous God
all
I have
is from you
my life
echoes
your life
my love
echoes
your love
help me
to live
and love
as you
live
and love
let the gift
I am
be
a gift
to others
let
the gift
I am
reflect
the gift
you are
to me
let
my love
return
the love
you show me
let
my life
be
your
By Alex Eikenberry
When I was 14 years old I spent my summer going into high school volunteering in a program called Summer in the City. It was an incredible experience that allowed me to hang out with
By the Rev. Dr. William J. Danaher, Jr., Rector
The Celebrant says
Let us pray.
God of Kindness,
no gesture
of
gentleness
is
too small
to be
the miracle
it is
when
we
become
large
with
your love
your angels
dance
as
they did
on the
first day
may we
be kind
as you
are kind
breathe
your spirit
into
our bodies
so that
we step
to the
music
that
makes
us
new
Amen.
New ministry seeks to help those facing a job transition.
By Marc Robinson
In addition to changes in just about ever aspect of our life, COVID-19 has brought with it staggering unemployment and economic slowdown.