"We part from the Alleluia as from a beloved friend, whom we embrace many times and kiss on the mouth, head and hand, before we leave him." Burying the …
Children’s Picture Books about Pancakes
"You may wish to read one or more on Pancake Day or on the days leading up to it..." Shrove Tuesday and Pancakes Shrove Tuesday will be here soon, and with it comes pancakes. Of …
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Shrove Tuesday: Pancake Relay Race!
"Today, many churches hold "Pancake Suppers." These can be great intergenerational events in which all pitch in to cook pancakes, set tables, serve one another and play …
A Creative Mindfulness Retreat
Planning a Weekend Retreat A while ago I was asked to lead a retreat for a church weekend. I chose the theme of "Creative Mindfulness". The intention of the weekend was …
Telling Time: Slowing Down in Advent
“Instead we believe that it’s a straight trajectory into the future, and we can go as fast as we please. This can move us away from nature, from rhythm, from others, from God and …
When the Lesson Isn’t the Plan: Addressing The Unexpected Moments in Sunday School
"You know what you're bringing into the lesson, but you don't always know what a child will bring. Still, you need to be as prepared as you can be for what happens during that time …
Praying with Older Children
from Living the Good News Just as older children (ages 9, 10, 11) have varied learning styles, they also have varied reactions to church and religious education. Some like to …
Children and Stewardship: Practical Ideas
"If we want to nurture children in an understanding of stewardship, we need to find ways to help them experience stewardship and the joy of giving of …
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6 Tips For Painting in Sunday School
"The best way to encourage imaginative painting is to plan painting time immediately following a story, conversation, or lesson." Painting In Sunday School Most published …
The Season of Creation: A Special Worship Series
Sundays For Creation Autumn is around the corner. Most of us are ready for a nip in the air, apple cider, dazzling foliage, pumpkins—and an end to hurricanes and …
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