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Building Faith is a ministry of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary. We publish theologically rich, practically oriented articles on Christian formation. Our mission is to equip and inspire churches and individuals for ministries of Christian education and faith formation for all ages.

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Hallmarks of Intergenerational Worship: Intentionality

Sarah Bentley Allred (she/her/hers)
November 10, 2025

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Hallmarks of Intergenerational Worship: Dignified Reciprocity

Sarah Bentley Allred (she/her/hers)
November 5, 2025

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Hallmarks of Intergenerational Worship: Flexibility

Sarah Bentley Allred (she/her/hers)
November 3, 2025

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Advent Calendars for 2025

Katherine Malloy
October 29, 2025

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New and Recent Formation Resources for Advent

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The Sacredness of the Waiting: An Advent Reflection with a Wreath Lighting Liturgy

Michael Christian Sturdy (he/him/his)

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Ways to Use AdventWord

Miriam Willard McKenney (she/her/hers)

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Christmas Pageants from Two Points of View

Jodi Belcher (she/her/hers)

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Christmas Pageants from Two Points of View

Jodi Belcher (she/her/hers)

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Prayers and Blessings for Christmas

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Practicing Christmas at Home: A Daily Guide to 12 Days of Christmas Joy

Patricia Lyons (she/her/hers)

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Christmas Pageant Ideas, Tips, and Scripts

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A Free Tool for Formation Planning: The Ministry Planning Calendar

Chalking the Door: An Epiphany Tradition

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Native/Indigenous American and Alaska Native Heritage Month Resources for 2023

Annual Planning Calendar Templates: Years A + B + C

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Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Creating A More Inclusive Sunday School

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Thanksgiving Day: An Alternative View

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Handouts for Observing Liturgical Seasons at Home

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Blue Christmas: Celebrating Christ Amidst Sadness

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