The following article comes from the Summer 2014 issue of Episcopal Teacher, a publication of the Center for the Ministry of Teaching. Transition is a part of life - …
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Jesus Shows Up – A Chaplain Reflects on CPE in North Dakota
Here at Building Faith we know that Christian Formation occurs in many other places besides church and Sunday school. The home, the school - the car! What about the hospital? We …
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An Episcopal Perspective on the Child Refugee Crisis
As Central American children stream across the US border in unprecedented numbers, congregations across the country are moving from adding a line in the Prayers of the People …
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Living Breathing Christianity – Reflections on the Episcopal Youth Event
Last week, hundreds of teenagers from around the country gathered at Villanova University for fellowship, workshops, presentations, service projects, worship, and more. The …
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3 Keys for Welcoming Newcomers at Church
"It takes intentionality and congregational awareness to be a truly welcoming congregation. The overused phrase All are Welcome is false advertising unless it's backed up by …
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Prayer for Commissioning & Blessing Vacation Bible School
"May they serve you in nurturing the spiritual growth off all who are entrusted in their care. Bless each one gathered here, enabling them to be channels of your …
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10 Pointers for Camp Packing: What to Bring!
"Rule of thumb: if you would cry if it got ruined or lost, don't bring it... For other things like swim suits and hats just remember to pack backups - one is bound to get lost, or …
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12 Ways to Keep in Touch with High School Grads
"Don’t give up on your non-communicative high school grads. Keep them in your prayers, and don’t take their silence for lack of love or appreciation." Sending Off our …
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Thanking Sunday School Teachers
"Thanks are the highest form of thought and gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder" -G.K. Chesterton Three cheers for teachers! No education …
How to Reinvent Your Easter Egg Hunt, for Good
"As children empty their eggs, they drop their Good Sam Bucks into three jars representing local non-profit charities that help children. The paper money is later replaced with …
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