Christine Hides, Author at Building Faith

Christine Hides

Christine V. Hides is the Minister of Discipleship at Kenilworth Union Church, and author of the blog, Bless Each One. As a commissioned deacon in the United Methodist Church, she is called to develop faith formation resources that nurture imagination and participation in God’s vision of peace and justice.

Planning for the 2021-2022 Program Year

Planning for the next program year after 12+ months of pandemic ministry pivots and continued uncertainty about what will be …

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Marking One Year of Pandemic Ministry: What I’ve Learned

The list of skills ministry leaders have learned during the global pandemic is incredibly long. We’ve pivoted, podcasted, and car …

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Discovery Day: Helping Children Explore Spiritual Practices

Discovery Day moved us outside the Sunday School box, allowing adults in our community to share their gifts and children to …

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Godly Play Blessing for End of Program Year

You are storytellers and peacemakers, light bearers, and people of God, who are creating the part that hasn’t been written …

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Rooted in Gratitude: A Community Art Project

Faith can be described as our grateful response to God’s grace in our lives. Collaborating Across Ministries In conjunction …

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4 Things I Tell Children The Sunday Before Lent

"...During Lent we do not say Alleluia in church. That way, when we use it again, it will be extra special. So, everyone help me, …

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The Perfect Youth Group Session? 7 Tips

"Questions about faith related personal experiences are another great option for check ins: Talk about a time you felt joy. What …

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Ministry With Stressed Out Youth: 4 Approaches

"In other words, the church is called to help youth to embrace their identity as valuable, and beloved children of God. Youth …

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Do You Pray for Your Children? How to Start

"What matters most is that your prayer is authentic, spoken from the hopes and fears of your heart. God knows you and delights in …

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In the Bustle of Easter… Don’t Forget to Teach Easter!

"We should regularly invite children into the paschal mystery as often as we can, creating new opportunities to share the Good …

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Teach Bible Stories… with a Parachute!

"Children respond, “Hallelujah!” and quickly lift the parachute overhead to launch the soft objects in celebration." The Sign of …

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Make a Social Media Prayer of the Week

"Prayers of the Week have grown to become our most popular Facebook posts... a no-cost way to explore effective, online faith …

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