"But I trust in Your faithfulness, my heart will exult in Your deliverance. I will sing to the Lord, who has been good to me. Deliver me, O …
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What’s Up with “That” Kid?
There is a challenging child in every group. As Christian educators we may have opportunities to learn about autism, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities. We do …
Digging Deeper: The Gospel of Luke
Luke’s gospel completes the three-year lectionary cycle as the major gospel in year C which we have just begun this past week on the First Sunday of Advent. …
The Cuteness of Children in Church (not)
Children in Church There is a conversation in our parish, as in so many churches around the country, about what role children and youth do, can, and should take in our worship. …
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Conscious Collecting: Meeting Needs Near and Far
"Conscious Collecting is an important part of faith formation. Sometimes we see the fruit if these programs in surprising and delightful ways." While this year is …
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Helping Children Grow Spiritually
The following article is adapted from “Children and Spirituality,” a brochure developed by the Mother’s Union. Spirituality: An Essential Part of Life The word …
Advent Colors: History and Meaning
Advent means “coming” in Latin. In Greek, it is translated from parousia, commonly used in reference to the Second Coming of the Messiah. It is a season of preparation, to prepare …
What Makes an Effective Christian Educator?
The following comes from the Association of United Church Educators (AUCE). This list was created in the fall of 2010 by AUCE members in consultation with Christy Trudo …
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The Liturgical Year Explained (Plus Free Printable Calendar!)
"This calendar keeps time to remember God's Salvation Story. The stories of God breaking into our darkness. Stories of God's work in our lives." Keeping Time... Time. …
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Ministry On (and Off) the Field
Lisa Chisholm-Holms is the Baptismal Ministry Formation Missioner for the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa (Canada). This article was originally published in the Anglican …