I am flattened by how helpless I have felt by the isolation and suffering uncovered, highlighted, and underscored in these past …
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What Do You Need This Summer: Rest? Momentum? Connection?
We have crossed the threshold into the long, green season after Pentecost. We have turned the corner into "Ordinary Time." Program …
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Faith Stages, Life Milestones, & Pentecost: A Reflection
I find the most powerful day of the liturgical year to be the Feast of Pentecost. It is powerful for its meaning and mystery, and …
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The Pleasures and Perils of Reading Aloud to Children: Tips From A Children’s Book Author
Every year at our Maundy Thursday service, I told the story of Jesus’ Last Passover. Usually, the children joined me at the front …
The “Back-Pocket Bin”: Thinking Ahead for Unexpected Times
In the decade I have been serving in Christian education, I have found that it is necessary to have a few “back-pocket” ideas that …
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Creating A “Thank You” Video: A Unique End-Of-Year Gift
As the church program year draws to a close, many of us will begin to consider end-of-year gifts and recognition for teachers and …
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Creating a Children’s Lending Library for Your Church: Frequently Asked Questions
Creating a church lending library is the result of focused, slow, and ongoing attention over many years. After considering where …
Creating a Children’s Lending Library for Your Church: Where To Start
Creating our lending library, which we call our “Theological Library for Young People,” has been a result of focused, slow, and …
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The Green and Growing Club: Engaging Families in Creation Care Practices
In the summer of 2020, I decided that it would be fun to create a formation club for children and families in the Diocese of North …
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Holy Questions: Theological Conversations with Children
Asking the big, hard questions of faith with children is beautiful and challenging work. Even as we hope to nurture their …
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Beyond Item Collections: 15 Outreach Ideas To Engage Children (& Everyone Else Too!)
As someone who has a heart for service, I make that a big part of my own family and my ministry at church. One of the most common …
Birthday Chalking: A Ministry of Connection
During the pandemic, one of the challenges for every congregation has been keeping people connected. With periods of online-only …
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