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episcopalmaine Drawn together by the light of the newborn Christ, we gather at the crèche to see Jesus, and glimpse in one another his saving love." adventword.org/en/gather/ #AdventWord #Gather #episcopalmaine #episcopalmaine200 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #jesusmovement #wayoflove pic.twitter.com/wQEyjrYKT6

episcopalmaine "The spirit of gathering is in the air- gathering with friends and family, gathering gifts to share, gathering prayers and songs for the new dawn of Jesus in our midst. (1 of 2) #AdventWord #Gather #episcopalmaine pic.twitter.com/QR8sT1TZaE

iamepiscopalian After watching Traveling the #WayofLove : Learn, check out our additional resources! Blogposts, an episode guide, meditations for small groups, and more to help you as you reflect on Scripture each day. Produced in partnership with @ChurchPubInc iam.ec/twollearn #Episcopal pic.twitter.com/EgT0ZA7CMp

episcopalmaine (2 of 2) And what will God’s future look like? – the truth, beauty and love of a newborn child that no power on earth can withstand." adventword.org/en/time/ #adventword #time #episcopalmaine #episcopalmaine200 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #jesusmovement #wayoflove

episcopalmaine "Advent proclaims that time is of the essence. But rather than flying away, the Coming of the King reveals that time keeps slipping into the future. #adventword #time #episcopalmaine (1 of 2) pic.twitter.com/T1lcZ83I2t

episcopal_news RIP: Louie Crew Clay, @integrityusa founder and champion of LGBTQ inclusion in The Episcopal Church, has died at 82 bit.ly/2OFAAs6 pic.twitter.com/wYzHDUJdUj

episcopalmaine The household always has food and drink set aside for such occasions. So, when the guests arrive, they can enjoy their presence. So, we should always be ready for God to visit." adventword.org/en/visit/ #adventword #visit #episcopalmaine #episcopalmaine200 #episcopal

episcopalmaine (2 of2) Either way, the point is simple: Life is precious and short. Are we using the gift of time well? We should treat every second as an opportunity to grow, to forgive, to support someone in need, and to love." adventword.org/en/unexpected/ #adventword #unexpected #episcopalmaine

episcopalmaine “The Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.” Advent reminds us that accountability (this is what the second coming represents) will be unexpected. It might be the cosmic intervention or it might just be the passing from this life into the next. (1 of 2) pic.twitter.com/ll9bQ50u3J

episcopalmaine Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords… #episcopalmaine #episcopalmaine200 #episcopal #episcopalchurch #jesusmovement #wayoflove pic.twitter.com/JLgbEW5y4L

episcopalmaine Join the combined choirs & congregations of St. Ann's Episcopal Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Faith Lutheran Church, North Windham Union Church and Windham Hill United Church of Christ to celebrate the bountiful blessings of our Lord! pic.twitter.com/3wVGQ0m4TM

episcopal_news Almost 4 months after 680 people were arrested in ICE raids, churches in central Mississippi are still caring for families who were separated when their loved ones were detained bit.ly/2rgkw6I pic.twitter.com/25KvJ0GzkA

iamepiscopalian Do you know a young adult Episcopalian who'd be a good fit for the Young Adult Service Corps? If so, please fill out the referral form here. We'll reach out & share more info about this exciting opportunity to go & be transformed! iam.ec/yascrefer #YASC #Episcopal pic.twitter.com/CIfNyvksJG

episcopal_news The legendary labor organizer Dolores Huerta, who founded the National Farm Workers Association along with César Chavez, brought a clear message to the Diocese of Los Angeles annual convention: We need spiritual guidance and spiritual activism bit.ly/32UFMME pic.twitter.com/AO7MZ5mMm5

episcopal_news ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’: Churches are using their own land to build affordable housing (from @RNS ) bit.ly/2pucruR pic.twitter.com/7nRsfcMlOX

iamepiscopalian While we continue to highlight the ways young adult Episcopalians serve God & neighbor through the Young Adult Service Corps, meet our current YASCers who are deployed around the world. Learn more here and pray for each of them by name: iam.ec/2019YASC #YASC #Episcopal pic.twitter.com/RXYvTmJAfy

episcopal_news Eleven priests participated in Sewanee's Confederate symbols workshop at a time when The Episcopal Church has called on its dioceses and congregations to research and tell the full stories of their historic complicity with systems of racial oppression. bit.ly/2OjkCCK

iamepiscopalian “Think about it. Pray over it. Consider it. It's an opportunity to do something profoundly significant at a stage in your life when you have the strength, energy, vitality, integrity, & smarts to do it. Consider #YASC . It's a way of following Jesus.” iam.ec/YASC pic.twitter.com/sgxMO9iuzc

episcopal_news The Diocese of New York has established a $1.1 million reparations fund and adopted anti-slavery resolutions from 1860 bit.ly/36WGdJv pic.twitter.com/vMzoIgxYV1

episcopal_news A poll shows 80 percent of Wisconsin voters favor expanded background checks and a "red flag" law. Republican leaders met as required to take up the gun legislation but adjourned mere seconds later without allowing debate on the bills. bit.ly/2WX2sKF