September 15th marks the 50th anniversary of the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. The …
Digging Deeper: The Feast of the Transfiguration
The Feast of the Transfiguration is August 6th. First celebrated in the East in the late fourth century, it was not …
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What is New Monasticism?
There's a subtle movement underfoot in many of our cities. Young adults are putting their faith into action by living in …
Bible Activity: Human Slide Show of Scripture
The theater company I work with, “Friends of the Groom” does workshops all over the world on how to use drama in …
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Planning Children’s Chapel: Nuts & Bolts
Creative Ideas for Children's Worship is a series of 3 books by Sarah Lenton, providing fresh ideas and activities for a …
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Holy Props for Children’s Worship Space
Preparing Worship Space for Children If you're going to offer a separate Liturgy of the Word for children apart from …
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Should There Be a Children’s Sermon? Pros & Cons
Considering the Children's Sermon Children's sermons. You either love them or hate them. They can be cute with no …
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Making Videos for Christian Education: 19 Topic Ideas
With the advent of using technology in curriculum, one of the media that can be tapped into successfully is the use of …
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Why Celebrate the 4th of July?
Janie Stevens is the retired Missioner for Christian Formation in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. She is currently the chair of …
Godly Play for All Ages & All Abilities
"Godly Play follows the circle of the church year. The lessons and room design exemplify how the child (or any age) experiences …
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