"Furthermore, we know from our program monitoring and evaluation that net distribution only gets you part of the way to …
Mission Trips with Youth
This article by Kerry Gruizenga first appeared in Ideas, a magazine from the Presbyterian Church USA and it's youth division. …
Sites for Daily Meditation
by Sharon Ely Pearson Prayer is communication with God and can occur before a meal, at bedtime, during a worship service, or …
Wisdom from Maria Montessori
"Children come to us a a rain of souls, as a richness and a promise which can always be fulfilled but which needs the help of our …
The Ten Commandments of Youth Ministry
Emily Anna Perow is the Missioner for Youth and Young Adult Ministries in the Diocese of Connecticut. These commandments were …
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Biblical Storytelling
What is Biblical Storytelling? Everyone loves a good story. And when it’s told by someone who loves, feels, and …
Going for Growth: Church of England Statement on Welcoming Children
"If the Church is to take seriously the larger context of its universal mission, it needs to note the cultural shifts and current …
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Martin Luther King Day of Service
"On this day, Americans of every age and background celebrate Dr. King through service projects that strengthen communities, …
Spiritual Disciplines: Inward, Outward, Corporate
Spiritual practices help us see Jesus more clearly. They can help us pay attention to God's grace all around us. The Celebration …
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Messy Church
"The church leadership decided to try to do something for all ages together, partly out of a belief that we grow best as a church …