The following is by Jesse Hair, Anglican Church of Canada. The Anglican Church in Canada is a partner in the worldwide Anglican …
A Christmas Pageant Moment of Grace
Henry stepped into the aisle, his beloved Eeyore in hand, and began to carefully, quietly process towards us, stepping like a …
Easy Advent Song for Children: “Baby’s a-Coming”
"Most children know what it’s like to prepare for the arrival of a baby and will immediately have their suggestions for what we …
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7 Tips for Becoming a Welcoming Congregation
The Rev. Canon Neal O. Michell is the Canon to the Ordinary with the Diocese of Dallas. This essay is an excerpt from his book, …
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A Bible Study for Mothers, and Babies!
"I'd learned that what I thought the moms wanted was probably not what they wanted at all. And what they wanted was changing as …
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A Christmas Reflection: A Gift to the Christ Child
What can I give him, poor as I am, If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a wise man, I would do my …
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An Advent Song for Children: “Prophets Show the Way”
"A prophet is someone who tells the truth no matter how difficult telling the truth might be. Every child understands that …
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Group Activity: Testimony Haiku
"At the end of this activity, we are always awed by what God is doing among his people." An hour-long exercise we call …
10 Tips for Teaching Children a Song
"Spirituals, folk songs, simple choir songs, fragments of hymns – contemporary or traditional... once a song is memorized a child …
11 Ways to Fundraise for Youth Ministry: #1 Involves Bat Poop!
"Read the story of the Jesus Feeding the 5,000, and ponder how Jesus was able to create resources out of …
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