Worship & Liturgy

Maundy Thursday Hand Washing

"Tonight we wash one another’s hands in a deep spirit of love, preparing one another to enter into the service of God who came …

"Even young people who said their parents had first 'forced' them to acolyte expressed a newfound connection to worship and an …

"The ministry of an acolyte is built upon a formative system of development that is changeless, consistent, powerful, and …

"Give each child one pipe cleaner. Have them form a prayer. For example, a child might form an airplane to pray for family …

"We read psalms today because the thoughts and feelings that the People of God felt long ago are the same thoughts and feelings …

"Elementary school children bring new abilities to worship. They have a greater capacity for attentive listening, increased …

"Think ahead about how you will handle prop collection... Offering a candy cane or small gift as people turn in props may …

"The most vivid and lasting educational experiences a child can have are those involving drama." Why Do a Christmas Pageant? Why …

"Over the past year, we’ve rotated through a set of four collects, since the repetition fosters their confidence in …

"The key, I have found, is using stories, songs, prayers, and movement to keep children engaged and deepen their …