Tag: #womensministry

  • Because Christ has Risen, so have We.

    Oh, the tenacity of life, pushing up against the dirt, debris and challenges of this journey on earth. None of us gets through this life unscathed. Who hasn’t wondered if there will be life on the other side of their greatest challenge?  Easter reminds us of the sheer force of God’s power to break open…

  • Good Friday

    The bell tolls.The congregation settles.The cello’s mournful groan surfaces.The violins and flute lament in their depths below, accentuating the agony.The bass voices entomb us in the sorrow.The sopranos punctuate our grief.And so begins our communal requiem.                                     From Susan Ceely Philips

  • Kindness

    Loving God….Loving Others “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” –Romans 8:28 The kindness that we share with our brethren demonstrates the love of God within us. Paul writes, “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three;…

  • An Invitation to Virtual Via Dolorosa Walk

    On Monday evening at 7:00 pm EDT, our church will be hosting a virtual walk of the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem. The path Jesus took on the way to the cross. You need to pre-register for the free and open to all event. Click on the link to register. https://marblechurch.org/calendar/9513/virtual-via-dolorosa-walk-via-zoom

  • A Tribute to Clair

    On March 18th, our friend and longtime member of Marble Collegiate Church, Clair Zak passed away. She was one of the first female members of our church’s board appointed in the mid-1980’s. She shared a personal story with the Marble Women’s Ministry that was published in a prayer book many years ago. Clair had a…

  • “Feed the Birds”

    Shared by Sandy D. I have a few friends who love birds… some are bird watchers, some love feeding them and some do both. One friend can identify a bird by its beak, color of feathers or song. Growing up in an urban city, I can say that there’s something about feeding birds that is…

  • Hailing a Cab

    Hailing a cab in New York City can be challenging for any person, but for the elderly with walkers and cane, it can be nearly impossible.

  • Many Thanks…

    Happy New Year! Thank you for joining us this Advent season and beyond exploring how Art is the highest form of hope…we hope you enjoyed the journey and were inspired. As I read the last post from Patricia Wu who was wondering if she was an artist or not (and she most certainly is), the…

  • Hope–A Virtue

    Hope–A Virtue

    Hope appears 129 times in the Bible. It is one of the most important virtues for Christians. I share below some of what I found in my research into this important virtue as well as some of my feelings. Hope in Hebrew Two main Hebrew words are translated as hope in the Old Testament. The…

  • Through the Eyes of a Toddler

    This was my gift from my first grandchild this past Mother’s Day. This photo is the lid from a candle that my granddaughter drew on for me. (She was 18 months old at the time) Underneath her artwork it says “Best Grandma”.