The church we often attended the year we lived in South Africa, St. Michael and St. George Cathedral in Grahamstown, taught us a great deal about diversity, weaving cultural …
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A Christmas Reflection: Mystery, Magic, and Oranges
"What mattered was the simplicity: a simple gift given in love and community." Memories of Christmas Eve When I close my eyes and picture Christmas, I am a child holding my …
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Success Story: Our Intergenerational Church Caroling Party, Including Outreach
"Love and joy come to you, And to you glad Christmas too. And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year, And God send you a Happy New Year!" An Annual Caroling …
Christmas Comes to Children of Incarcerated Parents
"Being able to offer their children a gift at the Christmas visit gives the inmates an opportunity for connection, for a sliver of normalcy in their family …
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3-Sentence Stories: Writing Short is Fun for All Ages
"Try 3-sentence stories in a family setting, a Christian formation class, an Adult forum, a church school class, or youth group." The Power of Three-Sentence Stories Christ has …
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Review: Three Children’s Books for Christmas
"...the book reveals the human side of the Nativity, reminding readers that God is with us in the ordinary circumstances of our lives." Reviewing …
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Christmas Eve for the Christian Household
"The bells have been rung, the candles are lit, the tree is glowing with light, and Jesus is snug in his manger. Now we sit down to eat." Christmas Eve in the …
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Top 10 PG Movies for Church Groups
"As leaders, we can help kids make such connections, and the movies below lend themselves to that." Movies for Church Groups Whether it's a youth group meeting, a …
St. Nicholas’ Day Celebration at Church
"St. Nicholas is one of the few figures in Christianity that can form a bridge between true discipleship of Christ and a cultural icon that populates the …
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Jesse Tree Advent Activity and Skit
"The modern-day Jesse Tree connects Isaiah 11:1 to the birth of Jesus and our salvation, through scripture and symbolic decorations." Something New From Something Old Two …