“I saw you were accepting of people like me and I wanted to find out how I could join.” A simple email from a local transgender …
Including People with Disabilities in the New Year Planning
Here we are at the beginning of a new calendar year. With all that transpired in 2020, people are looking for new possibilities—a …
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Tips for a Healthier Classroom
God of the present moment,God who in Jesus stills the stormand soothes the frantic heart;bring hope and courage to allwho wait or …
Food Matters: 7 Dietarily-Sensitive Meals For A Crowd
I have often wondered how many other individuals in our parish (or other parishes) are not fed balanced meals in their churches, …
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Bulletins with Sidebars – An Instructed Eucharist Every Week!
Long time Episcopalians have commented on how much they appreciate the information contained in those sidebars, and visitors …
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Godly Play “Big”: Bringing the Practices of Small Circles to Large Spaces
So how do you do Godly Play authentically in “big” circles like this one? By holding fast to those things that support the circle …
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Welcoming Our Hispanic/Latino Neighbors: 4 Tips & An Open Heart
In the end, it is only a matter of listening to your community, learning from them, and exploring God's voice in this journey …
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Ministry Fairs: Incorporating Gifts of the Spirit
"...help people identify their superpowers and find ways to use those gifts in ministry, to our mutual joy and benefit." The …
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Welcoming New and Returning Students to Your Campus Ministry
Making your church community easily encounterable is foundational to any campus ministry. As a new academic year approaches, …
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Pew Cards: 4 Approaches to Communicating “Children Welcome”
Fully welcoming children in worship, with their wiggles and super loud whispers, can be a starting point for welcoming other folks …
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Webinar: A House of Prayer for All People
Join us on Wednesday, April 10th at 3:00 pm Eastern for a robust conversation about how to make the church a welcoming place for …
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Webinar: How To Be Church Beyond the Building
Outside the Walls For many congregations, it can feel like the building is either the default center of the mission or has …
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