Building Faith
When the Building Faith team heard about how one parish was reimagining Confirmation during this time of being church in physically distanced ways, we could not wait to share their …
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Being human over the last eleven months has been challenging in unprecedented ways. Ways that were simply unimaginable a year ago. The particularities of our circumstances may be …
Author's Note: I am writing from my perspective as a priest, but many lay leaders provide meaningful pastoral care, even in the midst of clericalism that hinders the church’s …
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We know that engagement with the Bible is critical to faith development at all stages, and a tremendous variety of children’s Bibles are available on the market today. However, the …
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Drama at St. Dunstan’s Drama - with kids; kids and youth; or all-ages - was a common part of our parish life before Covid. Back in March when I was asking myself, How do we keep …
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...with a focus on action and activism from the very beginning, we can move the impulse to read and learn into momentum towards supporting movements for change. When Black …
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Writing letters to our youngest disciples has really helped me to remain connected during these uncertain times. Re-Establishing Community I learned early in April that Zoom …
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Across the church formation professionals have done an incredible job adapting to our new ministry realities in light of the COVID19 pandemic. Many of us have gained technological …
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For just over a year I've served as Director of Children & Family Ministries for a medium size Episcopal church in Wake Forest, NC. Our last in person programs and worship …
God was with us when we were together at camp. And God is with us now as we gather in this new way. Something New for Children This Summer Camps and Vacation Bible …
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