This article first appeared in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch on March 7, 2013. It is by Christopher W. Keating. A Facebook friend shared the news that Mrs. Hutchinson, …
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Sunday School During Worship
"We process out before the readings begin, and head upstairs for Children’s Chapel. This is definitely a work in progress, but we’re enjoying figuring it out together." Among …
Resurrecting the “Alleluias”: 5 Ideas For Churches
"If you hold a children’s chapel on Easter, celebrate Jesus’ victory over death in a noisy, joyful way. Sing, “Alleluia,” carry your Alleluia!" Did You Bury The …
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An Experiential Group Meditation on Baptism
"Slowly pour the water from the pitcher into the bowl. Do this in silence so that the only sound is that of the water splashing..." Focusing on Baptism In the early …
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An Alternative VBS: Arts Camp
"Arts Camp week fills our usually quiet old building with joy, song, laughter, and energy; as well as discovery and exploration. The Holy Spirit never fails to turn up in the most …
A Little Love: Scripture Passages on Love
"I will sing praises to you among the nations. For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the clouds." Some Scripture for Valentines …
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A Reflection: Holy Water, Holy Hands
On that day the Nursery worker was out sick so Ruthie’s mom, Elizabeth, kept the Nursery. Since nine-year-old Ruthie has just begun serving as a acolyte we wanted to be …
Video-Study Review: What Wondrous Love
This Lent, you may wish to consider a new resource to use with your adult or high school classes. With the beauty and power of art by John August Swanson and the insight …
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Digging Deeper: New Year’s Resolutions
The season of Epiphany is a season of beginnings. It starts in January, the month when popular culture invites us to consider changes we want to make in our lives. Many …
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Christmas Reflection: Gold, Frankincense, and a Fruitcake
When we consider the incarnate God in a manger, there are lots of stock images that flood our minds. One certainly is the imagery of the Magi bringing their gifts to the …
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