"Many people are reluctant to volunteer as teachers because they feel they 'don't know enough,' when actually the chief …
Experiential Learning
"Similarly, Jesus understood that the more of ourselves we bring into relationship with God, the more intimate and enduring this …
Saint Valentine
"This can become a wonderful service project for children of all ages. Valentines can be made for the sick or homebound, those in …
Saying Goodbye to the Alleluia
"Putting away the Alleluia for Lent is like putting away a favorite toy for a while – to appreciate it better later." The …
Candlemas: History, Traditions… and Crepes!
"In Christian communities today, it continues to be a day of purification, renewal, and hope. Some call the day Candlemas (Candle …
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Interfaith Literacy: 3 Suggestions From Eboo Patel
"Organize units of study around common themes such as prayer, compassion, service, or forgiveness in a comparative religions …
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Church Programming is a Bit Like Parenting(!)
Stages of Parenting In his insightful book, Reinventing Youth Ministry (Again), Wayne Rice draws a comparison between …
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Plan an Epiphany Party… With King Cake!
"The finders of two dry beans might become king and queen of the Epiphany party. In New Orleans, the finder of a hidden black bean …
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Massacre of the Innocents
"Perhaps no event in the gospel more determinatively challenges the sentimental depiction of Christmas than the death of these …
On-the-Spot Christmas Pageant
"Whether you only have a few children or you’ve got a small group to present a Christmas play, it is not difficult to hold an …