magi Archives

Teen continues an Epiphany tradition

Posted January 6th, 2022

An Ohio teen gets into the Epiphany spirit by baking cookies for his congregation in remembrance of the Wise Men.

Día de los Reyes draws Christmas season to a close

Posted January 4th, 2022

In our Hispanic cultures, the Christmas season doesn’t really end until Epiphany and the “Día de los Reyes” (The Kings Day) celebrations on Jan. 6.

The gifts of the Magi, both given and received

Posted January 6th, 2021

The Magi were front and center during the Presbyterian Center’s virtual chapel service Wednesday — and well they should be on Epiphany.

Día de los Reyes draws Christmas season to a close

Posted January 5th, 2021

In our Hispanic/Latinx cultures, the Christmas season doesn’t really end until Epiphany and the “Día de los Reyes” (The Kings Day) celebrations on Jan. 6.

Star words: An Epiphany tradition grows

Posted December 20th, 2020

A growing Epiphany worship practice is to hand out to church members paper stars, each with a single guiding word for the coming year.

Epiphany is at the heart of discipleship

Posted January 3rd, 2020

The medieval church in the 4th century set Dec. 25 as Christmas Day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In the years that followed, the church expanded the celebration of Christmas to a 12-day festival, running from Dec. 25 to Jan. 6, the observance of Epiphany. For Presbyterians, Epiphany is key to our discipleship of Jesus in the world God so loves.

Latino tradition enriches Epiphany

Posted January 4th, 2019

Did you ever put out cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas Eve? How about oats for the reindeer? Growing up in Cuba, I learned about these traditions from books and movies. My Christmas celebration, though, did not include any visitors from the North Pole.

Observing Epiphany

Posted December 4th, 2017

Cassi, a member of my church, once dreamed a dream so vivid, so compelling, that when she woke up, she was sure she knew what God was calling her to do with her life. That day, she enrolled in a foster parent training course.