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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Carpe Sacramentum! Parish-Wide Formation for Confirmation, Reception and Renewal of Vows
As whole congregations participate in the formation of new Christians, every person is invited to go deeper into their own vows, …
The Children’s Sermon: Forming Adults to Teach the Faith
Demonstration teaching is when teachers learn a new strategy or skill by watching it “live” ... I began to adopt this mindset when …
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New Beginnings, New Challenges: Recognizing Excitement, Anxiety, & Everything In Between When Blessing Backpacks
"Live without fear: your Creator has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. Go in peace to follow the …
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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Cookie Church: Training Worship Leaders Can Be Meaningful & Fun!
Cookie Church is a child-centered-but-not-just-for-kids, mostly child-led evening liturgy...We want to invite kids deeper into our …
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Gathering, Blessing and Sending Forth with Paperless Music for All Ages
This type of music is wonderful for children, older adults, and intergenerational gatherings because you do not need to have …
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Saying Goodbye to Pets
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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