The following is by Jesse Hair, Anglican Church of Canada. The Anglican Church in Canada is a partner in the worldwide Anglican Communion and in the universal Church that proclaims …
7 Tips for Becoming a Welcoming Congregation
The Rev. Canon Neal O. Michell is the Canon to the Ordinary with the Diocese of Dallas. This essay is an excerpt from his book, How to Hit the Ground Running: A Quick-Start Guide …
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11 Ways to Fundraise for Youth Ministry: #1 Involves Bat Poop!
"Read the story of the Jesus Feeding the 5,000, and ponder how Jesus was able to create resources out of nothing." Fundraising for Youth Ministry Youth ministry and …
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A Unique Christmas Service: Four Short Plays
Each of the four short plays, around five minutes long, shows different characters and different events in the nativity story. A brief, kid-friendly discussion time is then led, …
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2 Litanies for Thanksgiving
"For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends, We thank you, Lord." Two Litanies for Thanksgiving Litanies are longer …
8 Activities for All Saints’ Day
"Look at the memorials in your church and talk about the stories behind them. In many churches, you will find windows, books, liturgical items, and more, which were given in honor …
A Thanksgiving Reflection: “A Way of Life”
"I think Thanksgiving, just before Advent, is a wonderful opportunity to sum up all the gifts of the year..." Thanksgiving as a Way of …
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Tips for a “Medium” Christmas Pageant
"The keys are flexibility and fellowship; this is not about the production, but about the children being invited to step forward and bear witness to their favorite bible …
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Introducing the CEB “Study Bible”
"From the inviting, well-organized page layouts to the multitude of supplemental resources, the CEB Study Bible was designed to give readers new knowledge and benefit from the …
Reflection: Perfect Attendance and Trophies for All
As a child growing up in the Episcopal Church, my family worshipped in a growing congregation filled with children - probably the norm for the 1950s-1960s in any mainline …
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