"He was both a source and a recipient of affection for personnel who were expected to maintain military bearing at all times and otherwise had no outlet for emotional expression …
Celtic Prayers for Traveling
"God be with you at each stop and each sea; At each lying down and each rising up; In the trough of the waves, on the crest of the billows. Each step of the journey you …
Three Models for Intergenerational Faith Formation
"The programming is not the end-goal. The goal is mutual learning, growing closer to Christ, and deepening faith. In intergenerational formation, people of all ages make this …
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How to Host a *Structured* Hymn Sing
"With laughter, our gathered group agreed we would break with our tradition of always singing every verse..." "The evening worked, and I’ve had requests for a reprise. Give it a …
Build a Better *Biblical* Easter Basket
"The Good News of Easter is for every day. Christ is our Good Shepherd and He will always care for his flock. That love stays with us, no matter where we go or what we …
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This Lent, Add Instead of Subtract
"Whatever you choose - adding or subtracting - the point is to do something that feeds your soul without draining your energy or making you resent the time. Be realistic, keep it …
The Church Has Many Doors: Inviting Others to Lent
"Put out signs, advertise in social media, create simple flyers that you members can give to colleagues, neighbors and friends, ask children and teens to bring their …
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Spring Comes Early with Plants in Your Sunday School Room
"If we bring plants and flowers into our Sunday School rooms – a relatively inexpensive undertaking – we can set an example of care and appreciation of the natural world for our …
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Christians Together: Planning an Ecumenical Worship Service
"See how the pieces the team chooses weave together to create something beautiful." What is an Ecumenical Service? Ecumenism refers to relationships …
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Breaking Bread: Why Churches Still Need Dinner Groups
"It seemed the twentieth-century idea had run its course. But last year we sensed people were hungry for conversation beyond our lively Sunday noon coffee hour. Reviving the dinner …
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