Category Archives: Advent

The Longest Night

Posted on December 18, 2017 by sarahrflick

Advent reflection for the Longest Night service at Trinity Episcopal Church December 16, 2017 The Longest Night service at Trinity Church in Houston takes place on the Saturday evening closest to the winter solstice during Advent. We gather together in … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Peace

Posted on December 24, 2015 by sarahrflick

This year I had the opportunity to travel to the Holy Land with my family and friends from our church.  I knew I would enjoy the trip.  I had no idea how much my spirit would be touched.  I am … Continue reading →

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Alchemy

Posted on December 19, 2015 by sarahrflick

Sometime one thing becomes another thing and yet stays the same, Like lovers who marry yet name themselves whole. The waters can lift us over and over, As a mother lifts her tired child again and again. A camera stops … Continue reading →

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Lift your hands…and your hearts

Posted on December 1, 2013 by sarahrflick

The back story is this…this picture was taken by the Reverend Hannah Atkins, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Houston.  We were sitting in the pews in the midst of the Thanksgiving service at Trinity for Lord of the Streets … Continue reading →

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