"Like so many of us who work with children in the church, we discover that music is where our relationship with God is …
The Halloween Pumpkin: A Christian Twist
"On An Autumn Evening, On An Autumn Evening, Give Us Light! Give Us Light!" Carving Pumpkins and Christian Theology The Lord has …
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Soul Cakes: A Traditional All Hallows Treat
"A Soul Cake, a Soul Cake, have mercy on all Christian souls for a soul cake!" Early Days of Trick-or-Treating From the English …
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A Thanksgiving Reflection: “A Way of Life”
"I think Thanksgiving, just before Advent, is a wonderful opportunity to sum up all the gifts of the …
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Redeeming Halloween: Christian Resources for Churches
"A more positive approach is to see Halloween as an opportunity for celebration of God’s goodness in rescuing us from darkness …
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Reflection: A Vow to Be Clear
There were so many things I didn’t know when I became a mother. I didn’t know how to change a diaper; the hospital nurse showed …
Free Curriculum: The Compendium of the Church Mice
The Compendium of the Church Mice, the Anglican Church of Canada's General Synod's free, year-long Sunday …
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Why Celebrate the 4th of July?
Janie Stevens is the retired Missioner for Christian Formation in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. She is currently the chair of …
Reflection: Have we Turned God into Superman?
"Let’s be real. Let’s not look only to the sky for rescue. Let’s look into the face of our brothers and sisters and there we will …
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The Need for Willow Tree Faith
"They stuck to their faith. It was the strength of the willow tree. Accepting, accommodating, adjusting, learning, and always …
A Reflection: What Happened?
"I understand that there is evil in the world. I also know about mental illness. I am not naïve or ignorant. But really, what …
Lesson With Teens: What Does “Ministry” Mean?
As teenagers graduate high school and go on to work, college, or both, we can prepare them in their journey of being …
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