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A Blessing for Thanksgiving
The holidays bring mixed emotions. This is a blessing for peace amidst chaos from Jan Richardson.
Oriented to God: Community Illumination of Psalm 1
Delving deep into Psalm 1, this church community orients themselves to God’s words, while celebrating the work of their community.
Worry Eaters Make Good Prayer Partners
Worry Eaters help children to express their anxieties and set them aside for a time. They also make for a great way to pray.
The Way of Love: Community Prayer Before Worship
Using a modified Anglican rosary, the wardens gather before church and pray for the congregation gathered, dispersed, and for the world. The Invitatory prayer at the beginning and end was created from our mission statement. The time of prayer is concluded with the Lord’s Prayer.
Creating Prayer Bottles
Prayer bottles help families connect with each other and with God. Instructions for creating prayer bottles and a prayer to start conversation.
A Finger Labyrinth Project For All Ages
Finger labyrinths are versitile faith formation tools for all ages Finger labyrinths are great for all ages; we have used them as part of
Practicing Prayer Intergenerationally
5th grade Sunday school becomes fertile ground for practicing prayer and building intergenerational relationships. Prayer bead making, prayer writing, and intentionally inviting adults into community with children are key pieces to this year-long lesson.
Blessing the Light: A Youth Activity for Candlemas
A short reflection by Archbishop Williams provides the framework to ask youth where they can be light to the world this Candlemas.
Remembering Veterans, Praying for Peace
While marking the centenary of the end of WWI, consider a lesson in poppies: remember those who fought in war time and for all of those who work for peace.
Your Spiritual Year In Review
The Ignatian examen prayer can help you investigate the year just passing. Where was God in your year? What graces will you ask God for in the new year? Tips and techniques for assessing your year in a spiritual way.
Journey with Building Faith on the Way of Love
The Way of Love In a sermon to the 79th annual General Convention of The Episcopal Church, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invited the Church into a
Oh, The Places You’ll Go: Inspiration & Prayers for Summer Travels
Readings, scripture, and prayers to remind you to hear God’s word as you travel to the beach, mountain, river, or lake this summer.
Prayers for Peace – Plus Books and Resources
Peace building takes work! Children’s books, congregational resources, and even a podcast on ways large and small to build peace in everyday life.
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