As the church enters a new normal with COVID and people are moving back into the busy-ness of life, how can we be meaningfully present to one another? One way is to …
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Prayers for Epiphany
On January 6, we celebrate the Feast of Epiphany. We retell the story in Matthew's gospel of the Magi arriving in Bethlehem and presenting gifts for a king to Jesus as a baby. In …
Gathering to Write: An Intergenerational Advent Practice
Writing is a way of paying close attention to our lives. Finding just the right words to describe our thoughts, emotions, and experiences can be an act of holy gratitude and a way …
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Monthly Picture Book Blog
Every time I sat on the couch for a breather when I was visiting my niece and nephew, one of them brought me "Bye-Bye Time" or "Diapers Are Not Forever" by Elizabeth Verdick. They …
Inviting Children to Remember and Celebrate Christ: A Devotional for Palm Sunday
Lent is a time of preparation. During this season, Christians around the world fast and pray, focusing their minds and hearts on Christ’s death and resurrection. For many of us, …
Building Connections between Feelings and Faith
These days when I talk to fellow families, I hear the same echoes in our voices. We’re weary. We need encouragement. The world around us brings emotions that are …
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Back to School Blessings & Prayers: A Handout
To download this beautiful resource for use at church or at home as a PDF, click here. Introduction Blessings and prayers are practices that help ground and guide us. Prayer …
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Sharing the Pentecost Story with Video & Activities
Pentecost has the potential to be one of the most ridiculously fun days of the entire liturgical year, in my opinion. It’s not every weekend you get to launch things into the air …
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An Easter Children’s Sermon
I’m a big believer in giving the children’s sermon as much thought as I do any other part of worship. Creating A Children's Easter Sermon Three years ago, I was desperately …
15 Thanksgiving Prayers and Table Graces
Do you offer a blessing before meals? Perhaps only on special occasions? Here are 15 Thanksgiving prayers and table graces that you can use on Thanksgiving Day. This may be your …
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