Believing in the true spirit of Christmas, I commit myself to... Remember those people who truly need my …
What’s Up with “That” Kid?
There is a challenging child in every group. As Christian educators we may have opportunities to learn about autism, learning …
Digging Deeper: The Gospel of Luke
Luke’s gospel completes the three-year lectionary cycle as the major gospel in year C which we have just …
A Reflection on Outreach: Meeting in the Middle
We are blessed to have a good spirit of Inter Faith and Ecumenical cooperation in our community. One of the things that we do …
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Commissioning and Blessing Acolytes
"A vital part of worship, they blend into the background helping our liturgies flow smoothly. Whether you are a young person, an …
Digging Deeper: The Influence of Jewish Worship
"Thus it is not surprising to find the influence of the synagogue liturgy on the forms of worship of the early Church. This …
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The Cuteness of Children in Church (not)
Children in Church There is a conversation in our parish, as in so many churches around the country, about what role children and …
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Book Review: Intergenerational Christian Formation
From time to time I receive review copies of books from publishers (other than my employer). Such is the case …
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Reflection: Nipping Toward Advent
Bailey nips at me every morning when I scratch him. He is excited about our morning time together, so eager and present. His …
How to Design a Mission Trip Project
The following guidelines were developed through the youth ministries network of The Episcopal Church and tested through various …