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"Memory box items that tap into our deepest memories of childhood are more likely to invoke conversation and even laughter." What Is a Memory Box? Whenever I speak on the topic of …
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"God came to join us outside Eden's gates. Now, as we turn to Christ and offer our lives for his service, God enables us to become stewards of Creation." Christians and Ecology How …
"...During Lent we do not say Alleluia in church. That way, when we use it again, it will be extra special. So, everyone help me, we are going to pack up the Alleluias in this …
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Reading Luke with the Good Book Club This Lent, many churches will be reading the Gospel of Luke. This is part an initiative called the Good Book Club, and it is so …
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I dream of a church that understands its mission to be sending out agents of transformation into the world so that each person understands themselves as “radically sent.” I …
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As a diocesan Christian educator, I have seen all kinds of programs, the latest gurus sharing their books, and new mission strategies designed to move the church forward. Often …
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What is "Embracing" from Church Publishing? The Embracing Series is a unique collection of adult studies on important topics of interest to today’s Christians, …
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Celebrating St. Nicholas The church honors the feast of Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, on December 6th. Nicholas is the patron saint of children, sailors, Greece, and more. His …
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"Give each child one pipe cleaner. Have them form a prayer. For example, a child might form an airplane to pray for family traveling. Prayers may be left on the Children's Chapel …
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If you haven't experienced an e-Formation Conference, make this the year you do! It's a one-of-a-kind learning event that will equip you for the digital transformation of faith …
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