Writing letters to our youngest disciples has really helped me to remain connected during these uncertain …
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Experiential Worship for Young Children
Our worship plan has been approved by a health professional. Please follow the gathering guidelines set out by your church and …
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28 Off-Screen Ministry Ideas for Fall & Webinar Recording
Across the church formation professionals have done an incredible job adapting to our new ministry realities in light of the …
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Godly Play On Zoom: Why It Works
For just over a year I've served as Director of Children & Family Ministries for a medium size Episcopal church in Wake …
Noticing God In Creation: At Home VBS For Families
I love camp, and I especially love Vacation Bible School as a means for connecting to the people beyond our church’s walls, as …
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Blessing of the Devices
If you are a craftsman . . . only look at your tools, your needle, your thimble, your beer barrel, your articles of trade, your …
Games for All Ages Via Zoom
As the COVID19 pandemic continues to keep extended families, youth groups, and church friends physically separate, here are some …
Creating Sacred Space for Children Online: Sample Expectations & Covenant
God was with us when we were together at camp. And God is with us now as we gather in this new way. Something New for …
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Becoming Holy Rascals: Blending The Sacred With Playful Imagination
A “holy rascal” like this hardly needs ZOOM to get into the Kingdom--they are already IN, asking us to go out and play and …
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Step: An Opportunity to Watch and Reflect with Youth
Movies can be an incredible tool for building empathy and understanding because they offer insight into others' lives. The …
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Creating Meditative Space with A Sand Mandala
This activity was easy to prepare and accessible to folks of all ages and skill levels. It provided a wonderful opportunity for …
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Discovery Day: Helping Children Explore Spiritual Practices
Discovery Day moved us outside the Sunday School box, allowing adults in our community to share their gifts and children to …
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