How do we talk honestly about race as people of faith?Over the past eight years, the Sacred Ground program has become a place to …
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Advent Calendars for 2026
Growing up our family had one of the Avon Christmas Countdown Calendars from 1987 with the mouse that moved from one day …
The Difference a Youth Retreat Can Make for Youth Today: One Church’s Story and Takeaways
When I (Catherine Breed) started working in youth ministry back in 2000, it seemed pretty easy to come up with things that would …
New and Recent Formation Resources for Advent
Advent is an exciting season in the church year. As many of the resources below underscore, Advent ushers in a new liturgical year …
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Paper Bag Pageant: An Intergenerational Retelling of the Christmas Story
Angelic four-year-olds in their oversized white t-shirts and tinsel halos. An errant two-year-old sheep who tries to abscond with …
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3 Ideas to Help Families and Communities Foster Meaningful Connections in Summer
In an age of increasing individualism, connection is more important than ever. Our faith reminds us that we were created for …
Cultivating Belonging in Worship for Trans, Disabled, and Other Marginalized Persons
In the 1970s, feminists launched a linguistic revolution that eventually reshaped church language. Rejecting grammarians’ …
“Have Mercy”: A New Resource for Christian Discipleship
“In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now.” On January 21, 2025, The Rt. …
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Expressions of Intergenerational Liturgy: Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, Santa Rosa
"Expressions of Intergenerational Liturgy" is a series developed through Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation …
Drawing a Temporary Outdoor Labyrinth: A Practical Guide
Many congregations have canvas labyrinths that can be used only indoors, while others have permanent labyrinths installed on the …
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