Building Faith
I find the most powerful day of the liturgical year to be the Feast of Pentecost. It is powerful for its meaning and mystery, and also powerful for its layered representation of …
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Holy hospitality is something Jesus demonstrates time and again in our ancient text, and we have the opportunity to reflect Jesus' example to those celebrating rites of passage. …
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Creating a church lending library is the result of focused, slow, and ongoing attention over many years. After considering where to start (check out my previous article, Creating a …
As someone who has a heart for service, I make that a big part of my own family and my ministry at church. One of the most common outreach activities for children (especially young …
During the Pandemic, there was a non-profit in our town that decided to offer a fundraiser called “You’ve been egged” to the community. In this case, "to be egged" means to have …
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A few years ago I went to pick up my kids at our church preschool. I had trouble finding a parking spot and realized with a sinking sense of dread that it was Ash Wednesday. I had …
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role playing game. Think of it like cooperative storytelling that has been systematized into a gaming format. You create a character; …
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Orange's Make Waves VBS (2022) emphasizes our ability to make a positive impact on the world. Cost $199 (VBS kit), $239 (VBS kit & USB) Age …
It is a cool November morning just before Thanksgiving. With each gust of wind, a new bunch of leaves swirls down towards the ground outside my office window. These trees have seen …
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Click here to access this event on Teachable. About this Event This Symposium focuses on the latest research in the field of Children’s Spirituality. Through the Teachable …
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