"This research is revealing the long-term impacts of camp, impacts that go far beyond a 'camp high' that fades quickly after the experience." Camp Impact More than 2 million young …
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Navigating the Episcopal Children’s Curriculum Online
"ECC lesson plans are designed to feed teachers, just as much as the children with whom they will share this lesson." What is the Episcopal Children's …
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Confirmation: Hope for a Lost Sacrament?
"The Confirmation Project data is convincing. Healthy confirmation programs exist and they can be found in tiny congregations and large program churches across the United …
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How to Write a New Baby Card: 7 Tips
"You may even want to say what specifically you are praying for, for example, 'I am keeping everyone in my prayers for a smooth transition …
New Baby Ministry: Churches Supporting Parents
"I’ve been able to connect with families when they bring baby home... More importantly, parents have theologically sound information about how to begin being the primary faith …
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In the Bustle of Easter… Don’t Forget to Teach Easter!
"We should regularly invite children into the paschal mystery as often as we can, creating new opportunities to share the Good News." Teaching Easter - Sharing the Resurrection The …
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Holy Week Through the Eyes of Youth
"Holy Week is a remarkably powerful spiritual week. Provide time and space for young people to be immersed in a quiet Sabbath time and space. Invite them to hear the whisper of …
Measuring Church Vitality: Beyond the Attendance Dance
"How are these programs enriching people’s lives and helping them build relationships? What education, formation, and leadership development are you offering that move people into …
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Making Pretzels: A Traditional Activity for Lent
"Pretzels provide a welcome activity during Lent, while teaching a bit of Christian history, baking, and scripture!" An Ancient Lenten Practice Pretzels for Lent date …
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Church Attendance: Is What You See What You Get?
"For example, those who used to attend every Sunday in a month may now only attend three Sundays a month. Those who used to come two times a month, now come only once a …
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