Jesus calls us to be peacemakers, not peacekeepers who bury angry, lonely, or sad feelings. With tweens, you can begin …
Epiphany: What Does it Reveal?
"The birth of Jesus is not the end of the story. Our church year has just begun and we continue to tell the story of God’s …
Commissioning and Blessing Acolytes
"A vital part of worship, they blend into the background helping our liturgies flow smoothly. Whether you are a young person, an …
Family Conversations About Money: 18 Questions for Children & Teens
"Encourage families to have conversations at home about stewardship issues, including money, possessions, and …
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What is a Saint? Books for Children and Adults
"In the Bible, the word “saints” refers to holy people — holy, however, not primarily in the moral sense, but in the sense of …
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Show Up and Listen: Ministering with Teens
Driving back from a splendid Western Christian Educators’ Conference (WCEC) gathering at Tahoe with keynoters …
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Our New Confirmation Class: “Create Dignity”
"I care very much who you are as human beings and so Confirmation this year will be focused on creating the dignity of …
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Trunk or Treat
"You can just have the Trunk-or-Treat part outside or you can have a combined indoor/outdoor party." Catching On More and more …
Reel Theology: Finding God in Hollywood
Ever since I was a teenager, the magic of cinema has been a pathway to find God. That’s in large part due to …
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Youth Ministry Salaries
Browyn Clark Skov is the Staff Officer for Youth Ministries of The Episcopal Church. This article is used here with permission. It …