Category Archives: grief and bereavement

Prayer of Confession

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

I wrote and prayed this Prayer of Confession tonight. While I was on mission trip last week Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum, Pastor, First Christian Church, Arlington, Texas called asking me to participate in the prayer vigil. Andy is a dear … Continue reading →

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Mimi

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

The advantage of waiting to tell a family story until you are back at your home away from the rest of the extended family is you get to tell it your way without their corrections. And those who know me … Continue reading →

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well said

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

Elizabeth Edwards wrote an incredible article reflecting on the death of Tony Snow. Be sure you read it

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It’s not what you know, it’s who you know

Posted on May 3, 2008 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

Now that the funeral service is all over, let me say it was an adventure finding a pianist. Our fabulous pianist was already committed to rehearsals accompanying students practicing for solo competition. Many other capable pianists were involved in a … Continue reading →

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Sat 5/3

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

On Saturday, instead of attending the last class session for my last doctoral class, I will be officiating the service for a 30 year old who was murdered. There are way more questions than answers. His grandmother is one of … Continue reading →

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Madeleine L’Engle

Posted on September 7, 2007 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

One of my favorite authors, Madeleine L’Engle, died yesterday. I just found out. It makes me sad. The New York Times article ends: “Why does anybody tell a story?” Ms. L’Engle once asked, even though she knew the answer. “It … Continue reading →

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Lord, hear our prayer

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

The following was forwarded to me through a couple of different lists. The message without the forwarding mess is below. Urgent Prayer Request for the South Korean hostages held in Afghanistan:We have received an urgent prayer request from Bishop Kyung … Continue reading →

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summer camp

Posted on July 26, 2007 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

A long time ago, at a camp far, far from home, I was struggling with the question, “why even bother being a Christian?” I could not reconcile a God who loved me with the God who planned my father’s death … Continue reading →

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Roommates

Posted on April 3, 2007 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

Have you ever seen the movie Roommates? We watched it in the grief class last week. What a great movie. If you cry, you’ll need a box of kleenex. If you don’t cry, you might need a kleenex. Throughout the … Continue reading →

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grief and bereavement

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Sarah The Vicar of Hogsmeade

When I started the class on Grief and Bereavement, I wondered whose funeral I would officiate or who would die before May 8 when class ends. Last week I assisted for a funeral at my church for a woman I … Continue reading →

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