2020 felt like a never ending year. It was such a relief when it came to an end. But then, I woke up on January 1, 2021 and …
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Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Creating A More Inclusive Sunday School
Every Sunday School classroom is neurodiverse. This is true even if you’ve never heard this term before and even if you don’t …
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Telling The Story of Epiphany with Puppets
“God didn’t send a warrior or an emperor? Or even just a really strong person? He sent someone smaller than her!” My …
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Thanksgiving Is Complicated: How will you get ready?
It is a cool November morning just before Thanksgiving. With each gust of wind, a new bunch of leaves swirls down towards the …
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Create Your Own Justice Drive: Helping Families Learn, Share, and Pray about God’s Work in the World
Research shows that millennial parents (born 1981-1996) and Gen Z parents (born 1997 onward) have a strong connection to social …
The Great Episcopal Baking Show: Digital Ministry That Inspires
King Cake is a sweet tradition associated with the Epiphany arrival of the Magi and with the celebratory, indulgent carnival …
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Digital Nativity Story from Shapes of Ministry
Even before the move into virtual ministry, I struggled to find Bibles or picture books for children to use in my ministry. Some …
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Webinar: Cultivating Mentoring Relationships for Formation
We often hear the word "mentor" used casually to describe someone who has made a deep impact on someone's life either personally …
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Advent: Something is Coming! A Five-Week Intergenerational Resource
In 2021, I developed an Advent reflection series to go with the Seeking Shalom (Isaiah) resources that I had previously …
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Walk, Love, Serve: A Service Learning Trip for Youth
In our congregation, the High School Youth Group participates in a short-term trip each summer. For summer 2021, we created a …
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