"The Liturgy Moment can be a way to provide ongoing, sustained liturgical catechesis for all of the faithful.... I have found a real deepening not just in liturgical knowledge but …
A Website to Bookmark – Working Preacher
At Building Faith, one of our goals is to equip church staff and volunteers with the resources they need for effective ministry. This includes online resources. There are some web …
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How to Stay Connected with Church Youth after Graduation
The following article comes from the Summer 2014 issue of Episcopal Teacher, a publication of the Center for the Ministry of Teaching. Transition is a part of life - …
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3 Keys for Welcoming Newcomers at Church
"It takes intentionality and congregational awareness to be a truly welcoming congregation. The overused phrase All are Welcome is false advertising unless it's backed up by …
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Being Church, Being Proud
Nothing surprised me more than seeing my daughter excited to hand out “come to church” flyers at a gay pride parade. She and her friends even carried the church banner. It seemed …
Prayer for Commissioning & Blessing Vacation Bible School
"May they serve you in nurturing the spiritual growth off all who are entrusted in their care. Bless each one gathered here, enabling them to be channels of your …
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Prayers for Memorial Day
"Remembering their sacrifice, we rededicate ourselves to the tradition of courage that you, our Lord, have instilled in us. Give us a deep sense of reverence for life that is …
3 Teaching Points for Pentecost
"When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they …
Thanking Sunday School Teachers
"Thanks are the highest form of thought and gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder" -G.K. Chesterton Three cheers for teachers! No education …
How to Live the 50 Days of Easter
"Lots of things begin again at Eastertide. Jesus resurrection brings us into new relationship with him. What new beginnings with be revealed for you during this 50 day …