There are plenty reasons why pizza is an ideal food for youth groups. It arrives ready-to-eat; most people like it (vegetarians …
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“You Gotta Go Where the Dogs Are” – Taking St. Francis Day to the Park
This past Saturday, October 4th, was the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. It is a tradition to bless animals on this date, as …
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Saving a Sacrament: The Future of Confirmation in the Episcopal Church
"This study will settle the debate once and for all: confirmation is not a sacrament in search of a meaning. It is an opportunity …
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The Children’s Bulletin: Which One is Right for Your Church?
"Packets with some crayons and a bulletin are a sign that children are welcome to worship at your church. There are a number of …
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How Much do you Know about Ecumenism? Seven Facts
"We would, therefore, earnestly request our Churches to consider whether they are doing all they ought to do to manifest the …
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How to Welcome Millennials to Your Church – Think Like Them!
It seems like churches are constantly asking, "How can we attract more young people?" While this opens a larger conversation, one …
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Lifelong, Lifewide Christian Formation: Embracing a Faith that Celebrates Life
I am often asked about my Ph.D. “What is it in?” My first answer is always, “education,” and from there the conversation meanders, …
How Faith Can Improve Mental Health and Reduce Stress Levels
The following is an abridged version, edited by the author. The full article can be read here: How Faith Can Improve Mental Health …
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A Church Takes Adult Formation into the Community: “Prayerbooks and Potables”
“I want us to laugh, talk and study together, but do it in a public setting so that people who might not otherwise be comfortable …
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Why Sunday School Still Matters – And Why it Still Works
The goal of Christian formation is not to create churchgoers; the goal of Christian formation is to raise up disciples of Jesus …
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