Most of the time when we engage with the Bible at church, we do it episodically. We get small weekly portions from the Revised Common Lectionary in worship or just selected texts …
15 Thanksgiving Prayers and Table Graces
Do you offer a blessing before meals? Perhaps only on special occasions? Here are 15 Thanksgiving prayers and table graces that you can use on Thanksgiving Day. This may be your …
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Choosing a Children’s Bible: 12 Recommendations
We know that engagement with the Bible is critical to faith development at all stages, and a tremendous variety of children’s Bibles are available on the market today. However, the …
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Christmas Pageants 2020: Recorded, Zoomed, Live Outside
How can we share the incredible story of the Incarnation through mediums that will engage our community in meaningful ways of retelling the narrative while maintaining appropriate …
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More than Just a Busy Bag: Helping Toddlers & Preschoolers Worship
Participation in worship is a key marker for lifelong faith development, so how do we do this well for our littlest ones? There are countless ways to nurture the faith of our …
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Zoom Drama Tips: Using Technology for Biblical Storytelling
Drama at St. Dunstan’s Drama - with kids; kids and youth; or all-ages - was a common part of our parish life before Covid. Back in March when I was asking myself, How do we keep …
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Trauma Informed Priorities for Adult Christian Formation
Predictability, flexibility, connection and empowerment help stabilize adult learners so that they can continue to grow into full disciples, even while experiencing ongoing trauma …
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Stewardship 2020: Pastoral Approaches and Practical Steps
Stewardship season—just like the school year, the football season, and everything else—will look different this fall, but there are real strengths and blessings to be found for …
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How to start an Antiracist Book Group When Starting a Book Group Isn’t Enough
...with a focus on action and activism from the very beginning, we can move the impulse to read and learn into momentum towards supporting movements for change. When Black …
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A Framework for Intergenerational Worship or Family Worship Online
Being the body of Christ together in worship takes intentional planning, development and evaluation, as we learn new ways to worship while physically distant. Time To …
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