Children's literature can be used in a variety of ways from preaching to children's chapel and far beyond. In this webinar, …
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Children's literature can be used in a variety of ways from preaching to children's chapel and far beyond. In this webinar, …
Continue Reading about Webinar: Children’s Literature for Ministry

With an increase in the number of churches suspending the common cup and even canceling services in response to COVID-19, there is …
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God of the present moment,God who in Jesus stills the stormand soothes the frantic heart;bring hope and courage to allwho wait or …

Virginia Theological Seminary has offered Vacation Bible School reviews for more than 15 years. Beginning as an in-person “fair” …
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These sensory and interactive elements help them to truly view themselves as part of the story and as people of God. Our …

Have you found a particular picture book helpful in talking with children and their families about death? Please let us know in …
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Lent has historically been a time of fasting, penitence, almsgiving, prayer and study for those being baptized, reconciled, and …

If you are like many churches, you may offer a parish gathering on Shrove Tuesday. Maybe it’s a Mardi Gras celebration. Maybe it’s …
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Use this simple liturgy to make Ash Wednesday accessible to people of all ages. We wanted to make Ash Wednesday, a day …
Many churches celebrate Shrove Tuesday with a big pancake supper. If your church does not do a pancake supper, or you know some …
