Burying pets offers us the opportunity to share something of what our pet meant to us. I had the somewhat unique experience …
Prayers for Mother’s and Father’s Days
we want to celebrate mothers and fathers, and yet, we recognize that for some these days can be painful and …
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Webinar: Speaking to the Whole Room—Tips on Intergenerational Preaching
Resources for the webinar "Speaking to the Whole Room: Tips on Intergenerational Preaching" with presenters Mark Jefferson and …
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Vibrant Worship for All Ages
What Congregations Practicing Intergenerational Worship Have In Common What is “intergenerational worship”? “Intergenerational …
Make Your Annual Meeting Something to Celebrate
January doesn't just mark the Season of Epiphany, but the Season of Annual Meetings as well. In many congregations, January …
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Illuminated Cards to Teach the Liturgy
Ultimately the well-formed life of prayer is about unifying that experience: two sides of the same card. Gamifying the Liturgy I …
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6 Fresh Ways To Teach Liturgy With Teens
"Especially when teaching inter-generational groups, or communities with widely varying levels of education, grounding a …
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Make a “Wall of Prayer” For Children’s Chapel
"The children had no trouble finding words to tell God how wonderful God is and to thank God for the gifts God gives us. We wrote …
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“Dollar Store Children Sermons”: 10 Tips For Object Lessons That Actually Work
"Now is the fun part. Brainstorm a list of objects that connect with the direction that you are being pulled. For example, let’s …
When To Do Youth Sunday? EVERY Sunday
"I want us as a church to turn away from the easy stereotype of a once-a-year Youth Sunday and towards a more spirit-filled and …
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