As the daylight creeps longer and trees begin to blossom, I put away our boots and mittens for (hopefully) a few months and dig …
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As the daylight creeps longer and trees begin to blossom, I put away our boots and mittens for (hopefully) a few months and dig …
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Building Faith’s annual VBS curriculum review is here! If your community is gearing up for a summer Vacation Bible School or camp …
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Many churches offer a Blessing of the Animals in honor of the Feast of St. Francis, on or near October 4th. We bless our pets …
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For the last two and a half years my congregation has been putting together seasonal “faith-at-home” bags to support and equip …
Last year, when we didn’t feel comfortable hosting people inside our buildings yet, we looked for a totally-outdoor Vacation Bible …
I am flattened by how helpless I have felt by the isolation and suffering uncovered, highlighted, and underscored in these past …
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We have crossed the threshold into the long, green season after Pentecost. We have turned the corner into "Ordinary Time." Program …
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Holy hospitality is something Jesus demonstrates time and again in our ancient text, and we have the opportunity to reflect …
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In the summer of 2020, I decided that it would be fun to create a formation club for children and families in the Diocese of North …
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Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role playing game. Think of it like cooperative storytelling that has been …
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