I am not a music maker just a music lover. I do love making a joyful noise and I so miss singing in church. I miss the vibrations in the wooden floor as Ryan powers up the organ. I miss the harmonies sung by the choir, the ringing of bells and the cantor’s clear soprano…
Read more Glorify: A Mixtape for Ordinary Time
Before you start, read the instructions below! On the Feast of Pentecost we celebrate hearing the voices of all persons — no matter how small! This requires two screens, one to listen and one to read along. So maybe an iPad or iPhone to listen. And a Mac to read and follow along with the…
Read more Story Time: Joani Reads “Horton Hears a Who”
This is the official introduction to Emmanuel Voices: A Parish Blog. So, I am going to start off by telling a story or two – in my own voice. (This is also the homily for May 31. And for younger folks here is something new: Story Time: Joani Reads “Horton Hears a Who”) My dad, Dr.…
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