Gail Jackins (she/her/hers)

Gail Jackins grew up in Northern Maine, so her friends refer to her as a Mainiac. She has a B.S. from the University of Maine at Orono and an M.Ed from Boston College. She loves Jello, red Jello is her favorite! Gail is the Parish Administrator at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Cypress Texas, and lives in Houston.

A Devotional for Lent At Church and Home

Study and preparation are customary for Christians during Lent. Many churches plan special programs in which prayer practices, …

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Books and Movies…in Pajamas!

Inspired by Kari Ann Lessner at the Diocese of Texas Cathedral, I offered a book discussion and activity before the movie version …

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Intergenerational Program: The Velveteen Rabbit

Magic happens when a story draws adult and child into a world of make-believe. Reading together is a precious gift of time that …

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Take Out Church: A Summer Tool for Home and Traveling

"Inside this box you will find opportunities for laughter and fellowship, to praise God, pray, learn God’s word, give thanks, and …

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Sunday School Activity: Life-Size Scrabble

"I decided to create Scrabble for Sunday School as a special treat, or a year-end celebration, or special event." Scrabble for all …

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Creating a Prayer Net

"A piece of yarn tied to this net expresses the prayer of your heart without speaking a word. By rituals like this, we come closer …

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The Living Advent Wreath: An Activity for Children

"There are only two components to creating a Living Advent Wreath – the candle capes and the circular wreath to lay on the floor – …

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