A half-day retreat at a local farm and a bus trip to a Christian music theater worked...but how were we to educate about and celebrate Advent? Christ Memorial Presbyterian …
Shrove Tuesday at Home
Shrove Tuesday is an occasion to encourage members to consider hosting a “Fat Tuesday” dinner in their own homes and invite neighbors, friends, and family to join them. Pancakes …
Easter Sunrise Breakfast at Home
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." -1 …
Maundy Thursday at Home: Stripping the Table
"Peace is my last gift to you, my own peace I now leave with you; peace which the world cannot give, I give to you." What Is Stripping the Altar? Stripping of the altar – …
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New Website for Faith at Home: GrowChristians.org
"How do we grow as Christians ourselves and help younger people – especially in our own families and churches – to grow as Christians too?" Editors' …
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Ash Wednesday Bonfire at Home
"Once the papers are no longer visible, say to each other: Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Fire and Ashes In many liturgical traditions Ash …
Guiding Stars: An Epiphany Activity at Home
"May we each be guided by our chosen star and find wonderful things this year. Amen!" A Guiding Star for the Year Epiphany, January 6, is the official end of the 12 days of …
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Advent Wreath Prayers at Home: 4 Options
"Enfold us with the radiance of this light, so you would shine into our hearts the brightness of your Holy Spirit..." Praying at Home with the Advent Wreath Many …
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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 …
Praying Before Meals at Home
"When we intentionally invite God into meal times, we remind children – and adults – how God is intimately involved in all of our lives. Furthermore, we demonstrate how to connect …