King Cake is a sweet tradition associated with the Epiphany arrival of the Magi and with the celebratory, indulgent carnival …
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Digital Nativity Story from Shapes of Ministry
Even before the move into virtual ministry, I struggled to find Bibles or picture books for children to use in my ministry. Some …
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Webinar: Cultivating Mentoring Relationships for Formation
We often hear the word "mentor" used casually to describe someone who has made a deep impact on someone's life either personally …
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Advent: Something is Coming! A Five-Week Intergenerational Resource
In 2021, I developed an Advent reflection series to go with the Seeking Shalom (Isaiah) resources that I had previously …
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Walk, Love, Serve: A Service Learning Trip for Youth
In our congregation, the High School Youth Group participates in a short-term trip each summer. For summer 2021, we created a …
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Antífonas de Adviento en inglés y español
Este artículo - escrito por la Revda. Dra. Patricia M. Lyons - fue publicado originalmente en inglés en Noviembre del 2019 …
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Recursos para el Adviento
El Adviento es una de las temporadas más fascinantes del calendario litúrgico. El tiempo de preparación anual para la celebración …
Mayordomía en la iglesia ¿cómo hacerlo?
El siguiente artículo está escrito desde la perspectiva de una de nuestras congregaciones en la Provincia IX. Le exhortamos a …
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On The Road to Emmaus: Pondering, Playing, & Baking with Luke 24: 13-33
I used to spend my Sunday mornings working at a bakery, mixing up twenty-pound batches of brioche and shaping hundreds of soft …
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Asking Better Questions to Spark Faith Formation
A friend had recently committed to mentoring a teenage girl and asked me for help because she was having trouble getting into …
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Thanksgiving Day: An Alternative View
Thanksgiving Day has been celebrated in the United States since 1789 and as a federal holiday since 1885. The Episcopal Church …
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Godly Play With Senior Adults
Are you using Godly Play in your ministry with older adults? In many ways the people who live in retirement homes or nursing care …