(Parte de este artículo se publicó originalmente en Inglés y se ha traducido al español, adaptándolo y agregándole más propuestas de Escuelas Bíblicas de Vacaciones en …
Vacation Bible School Top Picks 2022
Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary has offered Vacation Bible School reviews for more than 15 years. Beginning as an in-person “fair” and transitioning to an …
Baptismal Promises Stations
For our Confirmation Retreat, I created a series of activities around the baptismal promises that invited movement, reflection, and conversation. We had already explored these …
Compassion Camp (Illustrated Ministry VBS 2022)
Illustrated Ministry's Compassion Camp: Changing the World with Lovingkindness explores what it means to have compassion for ourselves, others, and the …
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Make Waves (Orange VBS 2022)
Orange's Make Waves VBS (2022) emphasizes our ability to make a positive impact on the world. Cost $199 (VBS kit), $239 (VBS kit & USB) Age …
The Great Episcopal Baking Show: Digital Ministry That Inspires
King Cake is a sweet tradition associated with the Epiphany arrival of the Magi and with the celebratory, indulgent carnival season that concludes on Shrove Tuesday. In a long, …
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Advent Kits Gallery
During Advent 2020, we invited folks to send us photos and descriptions of their Advent at Home bags, boxes, & kits. Check out these creative and thoughtful …
Pandemic Times in a Small Church: Using Our Gifts to Celebrate Our Gifts
Eleven years ago, I left the parish where I had been a staff member for children’s ministries for 26 years, and joined a small, diverse, welcoming congregation in a nearby town, …
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Prayer Calendar & Bingo Sheet for Creation Season
Last fall, I created a prayer calendar as part of our church's celebration of Creation Season. Each day featured a different native species, a local ecosystem, or a creation care …
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“Post-Pandemic” Stewardship
We aren’t really post-pandemic (the children still need to be vaccinated) but we are looking at a set of realties very different than where we were a year ago. As we emerge …