"Look at the memorials in your church and talk about the stories behind them. In many churches, you will find windows, books, …
Warming Up Children’s Voices
We cannot allow in a relaxed inhale without a gentle exhalation. By whispering on nonsense syllables, la-la-la-la, or counting …
Singing with Young Children
"Like so many of us who work with children in the church, we discover that music is where our relationship with God is …
Youth, Doubt, and Grace
“Tina, why do you believe in God?” As a youth and family minister, I talk about God. A lot. As a parent I talk about God with my …
The Halloween Pumpkin: A Christian Twist
"On An Autumn Evening, On An Autumn Evening, Give Us Light! Give Us Light!" Carving Pumpkins and Christian Theology The Lord has …
Continue Reading about The Halloween Pumpkin: A Christian Twist
Soul Cakes: A Traditional All Hallows Treat
"A Soul Cake, a Soul Cake, have mercy on all Christian souls for a soul cake!" Early Days of Trick-or-Treating From the English …
Continue Reading about Soul Cakes: A Traditional All Hallows Treat
A Thanksgiving Reflection: “A Way of Life”
"I think Thanksgiving, just before Advent, is a wonderful opportunity to sum up all the gifts of the …
Continue Reading about A Thanksgiving Reflection: “A Way of Life”
Access Sunday: An Invitation to Inclusion
Does your church ever offer an "Access Sunday"? At certain times of the church year in our lectionary, lessons seem to call to us …
Continue Reading about Access Sunday: An Invitation to Inclusion
Tips for a “Medium” Christmas Pageant
"The keys are flexibility and fellowship; this is not about the production, but about the children being invited to step forward …
Continue Reading about Tips for a “Medium” Christmas Pageant
Introducing the CEB “Study Bible”
"From the inviting, well-organized page layouts to the multitude of supplemental resources, the CEB Study Bible was designed to …