"How could I guarantee that each table would have an intergenerational representation? My solution: silk flowers and quart …
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5 Thanksgiving Crafts to Teach Gratitude
"The four weeks in November that lead up to Thanksgiving –that lynch pin before Advent – offer plenty of time for teaching …
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Love and Serve: A Youth Group Learns Compassion in Visiting Aging Adults
"On the drive back to the church, the deacon was able to help the youth process the visit and to claim the truth that faith …
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A Church Reinvents Adult Education with a Bible and a Blog
"This challenge is examining my mind, quenching my thirst, and digging deeply into my inner being." I wanted to share something my …
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Faith Formation Explained in 66 Words
"Faith is formed by the power of the Holy Spirit through personal, trusted relationships – often in our own …
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How to Feed a Youth Group (When they’re tired of pizza)
There are plenty reasons why pizza is an ideal food for youth groups. It arrives ready-to-eat; most people like it (vegetarians …
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“You Gotta Go Where the Dogs Are” – Taking St. Francis Day to the Park
This past Saturday, October 4th, was the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. It is a tradition to bless animals on this date, as …
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Saving a Sacrament: The Future of Confirmation in the Episcopal Church
"This study will settle the debate once and for all: confirmation is not a sacrament in search of a meaning. It is an opportunity …
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The Children’s Bulletin: Which One is Right for Your Church?
"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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How Much do you Know about Ecumenism? Seven Facts
"We would, therefore, earnestly request our Churches to consider whether they are doing all they ought to do to manifest the …
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