Building Faith
"The Rite Place invites children into age-appropriate ministry where they learn responsibility by participating fully in worship. It also invites parents to learn about worshiping …
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"A faith chest allows us to look back, as often as we need, at the parts of our spiritual lives. Young children will take great joy in looking through the chest with a parent or …
"I hand out the love letter packets... They read, laugh, and cry. They feel loved and validated in a way that exceeds even the most popular of social media likes." Talking with …
"Young people can equate sin with a simple failure to follow the rules... In order to have a meaningful discussion about sin, we need to move from a behavioral definition to a …
"Holy Week is a time of Holy Waiting. We know we have something precious and beautiful, but we cannot yet see the completed picture. And so we must wait." Holy Week at …
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"If we bring plants and flowers into our Sunday School rooms – a relatively inexpensive undertaking – we can set an example of care and appreciation of the natural world for our …
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"I can’t think of a better way for God's family to enter the church building on a Sunday morning than by shaking your hand and receiving a high-five from your child. …
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"Your ministry of presence is vital in these difficult times. In times of tragedy, people, especially young people, look to their leadership for how to …
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"How could I guarantee that each table would have an intergenerational representation? My solution: silk flowers and quart jars." An …
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"This study will settle the debate once and for all: confirmation is not a sacrament in search of a meaning. It is an opportunity for a life-shaping encounter with the …
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