Back in December, I dug the signage for our Christmas Eve Services out of storage and put it in front of the church. Despite all …
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Loving College Students Through Care Boxes
If you went away to college, you may remember how receiving a box of goodies that smelled like home could immediately take you …
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Baptismal Promises Stations
For our Confirmation Retreat, I created a series of activities around the baptismal promises that invited movement, reflection, …
Seven Last Words: An Immersive and Interactive Experience for Children And Youth
On Palm Sunday 2019, the children and youth of Trinity Episcopal Church in Menlo Park, California, were invited to dive deeply …
Creating a StoryWalk® for Faith Formation
Sharing stories is one of the best ways for children to grow in community and their own personal faith. During our time apart from …
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Create Your Own Justice Drive: Helping Families Learn, Share, and Pray about God’s Work in the World
Research shows that millennial parents (born 1981-1996) and Gen Z parents (born 1997 onward) have a strong connection to social …
Advent: Something is Coming! A Five-Week Intergenerational Resource
In 2021, I developed an Advent reflection series to go with the Seeking Shalom (Isaiah) resources that I had previously …
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On The Road to Emmaus: Pondering, Playing, & Baking with Luke 24: 13-33
I used to spend my Sunday mornings working at a bakery, mixing up twenty-pound batches of brioche and shaping hundreds of soft …
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Helping Children Prepare for Worship: Objects, Practices & Support
Taking time to prepare to cross the threshold into church with intention and readiness helps people of all ages worship more …
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Building Connections between Feelings and Faith
These days when I talk to fellow families, I hear the same echoes in our voices. We’re weary. We need …
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Blessing Animals at the Zoo
Caring for creation is holy. From the beginning, we’ve been entrusted with caring for our world and all things wooly, scaley, and …
Live Clue: Bring the Board Game to Life for Youth & Adults
I love doing fun and creative events with my youth group. One of these special events is a LIVE CLUE Night. Do you know the …
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