While camp settings are unique and designed especially well for community building, there are lots of ways to bring the connection …
The Children’s Sermon: Forming Adults to Teach the Faith
Demonstration teaching is when teachers learn a new strategy or skill by watching it “live” ... I began to adopt this mindset when …
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Oriented to God: Community Illumination of Psalm 1
They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all …
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New Beginnings, New Challenges: Recognizing Excitement, Anxiety, & Everything In Between When Blessing Backpacks
"Live without fear: your Creator has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. Go in peace to follow the …
Pew Cards: 4 Approaches to Communicating “Children Welcome”
Fully welcoming children in worship, with their wiggles and super loud whispers, can be a starting point for welcoming other folks …
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Cookie Church: Training Worship Leaders Can Be Meaningful & Fun!
Cookie Church is a child-centered-but-not-just-for-kids, mostly child-led evening liturgy...We want to invite kids deeper into our …
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Gathering, Blessing and Sending Forth with Paperless Music for All Ages
This type of music is wonderful for children, older adults, and intergenerational gatherings because you do not need to have …
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Prayers for Mother’s and Father’s Days
we want to celebrate mothers and fathers, and yet, we recognize that for some these days can be painful and …
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Books and Movies…in Pajamas!
Inspired by Kari Ann Lessner at the Diocese of Texas Cathedral, I offered a book discussion and activity before the movie version …
Blessing of the Easter Eggs
"Easter eggs are a sign of new life and of Christ's resurrection. The joy of Easter is a reminder of the joy we have now and …










