"Flat Ann helped overcome the sense of lost community that can occur over the summer... Our Facebook activity increased during the project as people tagged the church, other …
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8 Gift Ideas for Graduating Seniors
"You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways." Psalm …
Celebrating Ascension Day at Home
"I think perhaps it is no small thing that Christ - even in his resurrected form - chose to spend his last days walking on terra firma with his friends and …
How to Host a *Structured* Hymn Sing
"With laughter, our gathered group agreed we would break with our tradition of always singing every verse..." "The evening worked, and I’ve had requests for a reprise. Give it a …
Hosting a Bible Group for Moms
"Moms of different ages heard about what we were doing and soon we were joined my moms of elementary, high school, and college-aged children... Two grandmothers and one …
At Home Activity: Pentecost Fire Sticks
"Honoring Pentecost in your household helps focus on the gift and the work of the Holy Spirit, which fills us at all times and in all places." The Joy of Pentecost Pentecost falls …
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This Lent, Add Instead of Subtract
"Whatever you choose - adding or subtracting - the point is to do something that feeds your soul without draining your energy or making you resent the time. Be realistic, keep it …
Burning Palms to Ashes with the Confirmation Class
"A somber, quiet ritual was transformed by the smiles and giggles of young people, fully present, enjoying the moment, burning palm leaves in the service of God." Why Does …
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Creating a Lenten Prayer Space at Home
"The one thing that has been constant in our Lenten practices is creating a collection of symbolic items in a central place in the home." Observing Lent in the Home When I …
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How to Plan an Effective Retreat
"A retreat gives participants a time and space to be fully present, to do work that is hard to accomplish, or to partake in reflection that eludes us in the regular rhythm of our …