The season of Epiphany is a season of beginnings. It starts in January, the month when popular culture invites us to …
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Book Review: Intergenerational Christian Formation
From time to time I receive review copies of books from publishers (other than my employer). Such is the case …
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Craft Activity: Making Stained Glass Windows
Stained-glass windows have been admired for their utility and beauty since ancient Rome, when pieces of …
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Christmas at Sea: Knitters Outreach to Mariners
Each member of the crew receives a handknit gift, arriving in a cheerful package with handwritten cards, a greeting from the …
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Stop Hunger Now: An Event for Re-Thinking Food
"As I was preparing the beautiful, fresh, local, food, I was also thinking about the fact that the $120 for that dinner would have …
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Blessing Backpacks: Prayer and Resources
"We thank you for this new beginning, for new books and new ideas. We thank you for sharpened pencils, pointy crayons, and crisp …
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Recorded Keynote by John Westerhoff: “Changing Times, Changing Responses”
"Changing Times, Changing Responses" was the title of the keynote address given by The Rev. Dr. John Westerhoff at the …
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Mother’s Day Craft: Make Potpourri Baskets
Celebrating Mother's Day In the Middle Ages, many flowers were considered symbolic of the Virgin Mary, Jesus' …
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God Talk: Encouraging Faith Language in Ministry
Have you ever had one of those times where the Spirit came at you from every place in your life and reminded you of what …
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Shrove Tuesday: Pancake Relay Race!
"Today, many churches hold "Pancake Suppers." These can be great intergenerational events in which all pitch in to cook pancakes, …
Teaching the Liturgical Year
Pentecost was June 12th, and now we’re into the long green season of the church year. Green is the liturgical color for …
Being the Body Together: Intergenerational Ministry
"We naturally gravitate toward people most like us which usually means those of a similar age. The church has long been a bastion …
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