"One of the most freeing spiritual exercises I have ever experienced! I am so very grateful for this sacred space, especially now, …
Group Activity: Testimony Haiku
"At the end of this activity, we are always awed by what God is doing among his people." An hour-long exercise we call …
Advent for Everyone with Intergenerational Activities
Something for everyone. Nourishment for spirits of all ages. Perhaps not the quiet and contemplative Advent event I thought I …
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Growing Together: Intergenerational Education for Churches
The following description is from Growing Together, an intergenerational program for churches. Growing Together will soon be …
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Just Reading the Bible
"I recall asking a wise lady who homeschooled, what Bible curriculum she used. She answered, 'I don’t use curriculum. I …
Ice Breakers to Get Groups Going
Whether gathering with children, youth, or adults sometimes you just need an ice-breaker to get folks warmed up, moving, …
Lessons that Stick: Forming Faith in the Congregation
This article first appeared in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch on March 7, 2013. It is by Christopher W. Keating. A …
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Craft Activity: Painting Shamrocks
"Dip the paint brush in green paint and paint the green pepper or dip the green pepper in a plate of green paint. Now say that ten …
Digging Deeper: Creative Writing in Faith Formation
"Our aim is a community of Christians drawing more deeply on their experiences and imagination as they engage with scripture and …
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Activity for Lent: Create a Multi-Room “Labyrinth”
The following activity comes from Barnabas Children's Ministry. See full directions along with the objects for each …
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