If you have been part of a congregation where children are present during worship, you have probably heard someone comment about the “noise” of children. The truth is that children …
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“The Serviceberry”: A Five-Week Bible and Book Study
As the morning sun crested the Seven Sisters east of Asheville, North Carolina, I stood in its pale light near a sparsely decorated flower cross. Easter was early in 2024. I had …
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Journaling in Ordinary Time: A Simple, Meaningful Spiritual Practice
Ordinary Time is expansive. This year it lasts from June 8 to November 30. This makes Ordinary Time a perfect season to dig out a journal bought for a New Year's resolution, open a …
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Finding Your Voice: A Formation Idea for Pentecost
Pentecost is a lively feast. It abounds with stories and symbols of the mysterious, sometimes mischievious Spirit of God at work among people, nonhuman creatures, and nonliving …
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Building Faith’s Favorite Free Christian Formation Resources
Christian formation does not have to be costly. Yet finding formation resources that are substantive, useful, and affordable can be tough. Expenses for curricula, books, supplies, …
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Stations of the Cross and Seven Last Words Resources for All Ages
Two common liturgical traditions that churches of various denominations practice in Lent and Holy Week are "Stations of the Cross" and "Seven Last Words." Both involve revisiting …
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Resources to Learn, Pray, and Act This Martin Luther King Day
Every third Monday in January, around his birthday (January 15), we commemorate the life and work of a vital leader in the Civil Rights Movement and in the church in the U.S., the …
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The Gift of Baptism in a Divided World
Baptism is a gift, especially in a divided world.In my new picture book, "The Gift of Baptism," the words and illustrations show the different facets of a genuinely moving ritual …
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Good News Gardens: A Movement to Steward and Care for Creation
Our faith communities are responsible for a lot of land. The Episcopal Church holds titles and stewards countless acres of land where we have congregations, camps, conference …
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Courageous Companions: Reimagining Discernment about Mentors for Youth
I have been privileged to lead training events about the best practices in youth ministry for years. A topic always addressed is how and whom to recruit as adult mentors for …
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