Sarah Bentley Allred (she/her/hers)

Sarah Bentley Allred is Editor of Building Faith and Associate for Christian Formation & Discipleship in Lifelong Learning. Before joining the Department of Lifelong Learning, Sarah served as Director of Children and Youth Ministries for four years and then completed the MDiv. program at VTS with a focus on Christian formation. She is passionate about children’s spirituality, intergenerational worship, and small church formation. She loves local coffee shops, board games, the beach, and exploring new places with her husband, Richard, and their dog, Grace. Find out more at sarahbentleyallred.com.

Sarah Bentley Allred (she/her/hers)

Sarah Bentley Allred is Editor of Building Faith and Associate for Christian Formation & Discipleship in Lifelong Learning. Before joining the Department of Lifelong Learning, Sarah served as Director of Children and Youth Ministries for four years and then completed the MDiv. program at VTS with a focus on Christian formation. She is passionate about children’s spirituality, intergenerational worship, and small church formation. She loves local coffee shops, board games, the beach, and exploring new places with her husband, Richard, and their dog, Grace. Find out more at sarahbentleyallred.com.

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A Second Pandemic Program Year: Finding Handholds

My small parish in central North Carolina started gathering for Sunday morning in-person worship again a month ago. Literally, we …

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A Gentle Regathering: Practical Resources for Tending to Grief & Loss

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How To “Lazy Genius” Planning for Vacation Bible School

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Godly Play On Zoom: Why It Works

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Games for All Ages Via Zoom

As the COVID19 pandemic continues to keep extended families, youth groups, and church friends physically separate, here are some …

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How To Take A Day Off During A Global Pandemic

“The man who is wise, therefore, will see his life as more like a reservoir than a canal. The canal simultaneously pours out what …

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This Feels Hard Because It Is.

I don't know about you, but last week felt like a year to me. I was really doing alright. The days were long, but we had some …

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A Blessing for Thanksgiving

For many of us, Thanksgiving and Christmas offer a break from the rapid pace of every day life, a sense of love and joy, and the …

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