"Young adults in particular want to know that the congregation is about more than itself, and they want to know how they can get involved." Transforming Actions Churches I visit …
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It’s Pentecost, Let’s Party! 4 Ways to Celebrate at Church
"The on-going gift of the Spirit helps us spread the news and become apostles in our time and place. And that is worth celebrating!" Why Party on Pentecost? The Day of Pentecost is …
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Christian Learning Goals for Children
"To begin to understand and relate to God the Creator, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit... To feel comfortable with spontaneous prayer and to have experienced various kinds of prayer …
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Mother’s Day Craft: Make Potpourri Baskets
Celebrating Mother's Day In the Middle Ages, many flowers were considered symbolic of the Virgin Mary, Jesus' mother. Barbara Damrosch, in Theme Gardens, lists …
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Movie Review (and reflections): Bully
I went to the movie all by myself yesterday afternoon - a first for me! I can't tell you whether the "f" word was used or implied with a bleep. I can't tell you how many times …
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Easter Eggs: History and Traditions
"The eggs were called pace eggs, the word coming from the French Pasque, which means Easter. Eggs became a symbol of the rock tomb out of which Jesus emerged to new …
The Gethsemane Watch: A Maundy Thursday Vigil
"For some people, participating for an hour at a vigil is a daunting task... While it may be a challenge, it can be a wonder-filled, grace-filled …
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Where Does Your Small Group Meet? How About Online?
Bringing Small Group Formation Online For some time now, every “church growth” event I have attended has stressed the importance of small group formation to deepen relationships …
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A Reflection: Letting God Be God
I have more email accounts than I have fingers. I have a social network account with friends that number into the hundreds. I have several professional …
A Lenten Resolution: Planning for the End of Life
"We are all called to be good and faithful stewards of the many gifts that God has given to us. Leaving our affairs in good order is part of this stewardship, and is a gift of …
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