"Packets with some crayons and a bulletin are a sign that children are welcome to worship at your church. There are a number of …
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Sharon Ely Pearson recently retired as Editor & Christian Formation Specialist with Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI) with 35+ years of experience in Christian formation on the local, judicatory, and church-wide level. Known for her knowledge of the variety of published curricula across the Church, she has also had her hand in the birthing of numerous books, including the best-seller, Call on Me: A Prayer Book for Young People and the 6-book series of Faithful Celebrations: Making Time for God. A graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary (2003) and a lifelong Episcopalian, she lives in Norwalk, Connecticut with her husband John, a 17.5 lb. cat named Shadow, and Chobe, a 7-year-old, tennis-ball-fetching, rescue black lab. They have two adult children (both teachers) and a 5-year-old granddaughter who is a budding environmental activist. Follow her at www.rowsofsharon.com.
"Packets with some crayons and a bulletin are a sign that children are welcome to worship at your church. There are a number of …
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"Feelings of resentment bubble up inside you. What do you do? Well, don't pack up your book bag and head out the door. God has a …
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"Look at the memorials in your church and talk about the stories behind them. In many churches, you will find windows, books, …
"On An Autumn Evening, On An Autumn Evening, Give Us Light! Give Us Light!" Carving Pumpkins and Christian Theology The Lord has …
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"A Soul Cake, a Soul Cake, have mercy on all Christian souls for a soul cake!" Early Days of Trick-or-Treating From the English …
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As a child growing up in the Episcopal Church, my family worshipped in a growing congregation filled with children - …
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Time and time again I hear a plea for good resources to use with youth - middle and high school students. While there …
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In recent weeks there has been a plethora of articles, editorials, research statistics, and commentary about …
"The role of a facilitator is not to have all the answers, but provide an environment for a successful gathering." The Goal of the …
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My Flat Jesus arrived this week just as it seemed that all the blogs started sharing this ministry of St. James …