In the Church School curriculum used by our “tween” (4th & 5th grades) class, they are exploring the story in …
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Reflection: Watching My Parents Read the Bible
In their retirement, my parents had a very set evening routine. It didn’t include Antiques Roadshow, but it …
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Faith and Learning: The Life of Anna Julia Haywood Cooper
February 28 marks the liturgical feast day of Anna Julia Haywood Cooper, author and educator born in 1858 who lived to …
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Keeping Lent in Your Household
"Invite each person to speak a special name for Jesus, for example, Shepherd, Bread of Life, Friend, Light, etc. Then pray: Jesus, …
Book Review: Peanut Butter & Jelly Prayers
"Developing an attitude of thankfulness should be a core component of any disciple of Jesus Christ." I grew up in a home where …
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Digging Deeper: Lenten Disciplines
"These experiences were occasions of great spiritual cleansing and preparation to encounter God in a new way, and serve as …
Digging Deeper: Martin Luther Model of Faith
"Christ is being preached in the gospel and is growing and increasing in the world. But his is a strange growing, one …
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The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 1
Imagine faith formation today in a church community. A variety of high-quality faith formation programs for …
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Effective Ministry with Children
We all know that a truly effective children’s ministry sets up the conditions to nurture young people into a relationship with God …
The Ten Commandments of Youth Ministry
Emily Anna Perow is the Missioner for Youth and Young Adult Ministries in the Diocese of Connecticut. These commandments were …
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