Over the last several years, many progressive faith-based organizations have undertaken major diversity, equity, and inclusion …
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Over the last several years, many progressive faith-based organizations have undertaken major diversity, equity, and inclusion …
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I’ve written about how to build a checkout library for children and households before in Creating a Children’s Lending Library for …
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Many churches and faith communities offer animal blessing ceremonies. A popular date for these events is the Feast of St. Francis …
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September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S. This month invites us to commemorate the histories, …
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As an educator, I live for the summer. I would say, “Don’t tell my students!” but they already know! As much as I relish walking …
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Laying on your side. Waltzing around naked. “Belting your cloak” (hiking up your pants) and outrunning a horse and chariot. Eating …
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Looking for the “best” curriculum for your adult Christian formation program? There are many options from a variety of publishers …
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About a year ago, our Children’s Formation Committee decided to make a big change to the children's formation program. Our …
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When I started at St. John’s in Olney, Maryland, the church's biggest challenge was children's ministry. In its recent past, the …
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Looking for the “best” curriculum for your youth ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. …
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