"The one thing that has been constant in our Lenten practices is creating a collection of symbolic items in a central place in the …
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"The one thing that has been constant in our Lenten practices is creating a collection of symbolic items in a central place in the …
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"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given...And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting …
"I can’t think of a better way for God's family to enter the church building on a Sunday morning than by shaking your hand and …
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"Your ministry of presence is vital in these difficult times. In times of tragedy, people, especially young people, look to their …
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Christmas for Little Ones We've chosen twelve books that use text and image to capture the imagination of the very young and those …
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"There are only two components to creating a Living Advent Wreath – the candle capes and the circular wreath to lay on the floor – …
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"Packets with some crayons and a bulletin are a sign that children are welcome to worship at your church. There are a number of …
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As a former children’s book buyer for a large independent bookstore, children’s books are among my favorite to sell. Now, as the …
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"People will find it easy to say, "Hey, my church is blessing backpacks this Sunday - would you like to come?" This could be one …
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The following article comes from the Summer 2014 issue of Episcopal Teacher, a publication of the Center for the Ministry of …
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