"Slowly pour the water from the pitcher into the bowl. Do this in silence so that the only sound is that of the water splashing..." Focusing on Baptism In the early …
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The Roots of Baptism (And Confirmation)
"Following their baptism, the new Christians were welcomed into the household of faith and participated in the community meal, the Eucharist." Ancient Practices Baptism …
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Water, Grapes, and Grain: Teaching Baptism & Eucharist
Teaching Sacraments Lent is the perfect time to explore the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion with children and their families. It is our Lenten tradition at …
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Hallmarks of Intergenerational Worship: Intentionality
In the spring of 2025, the Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative grant team conducted a literature review. As part of that literature review, the team …
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Intergenerational Insights: A Vision Rooted in Scripture, Theology, and Sacraments
This article is part of a series on Intergenerational Formation Insights written after a literature review by the Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative grant …
Building Faith’s Top Picks for Youth Ministry Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your youth ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice depends entirely on your context …
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Finding Your Voice: A Formation Idea for Pentecost
Pentecost is a lively feast. It abounds with stories and symbols of the mysterious, sometimes mischievious Spirit of God at work among people, nonhuman creatures, and nonliving …
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Canceling Debts for Lent: A Way to Do Lent in Community
“You know, Father, a lot of people in this country are only one serious medical crisis away from homelessness.” Those words stuck with me for the rest of the day. It seemed …
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Embodied Faith: Facilitating Sensory Engagements in Christian Formation
Embodied learning inspires embodied faith. To support embodied learning experiences, teachers need to create environments where learners can explore their surroundings with their …
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Juneteenth: A Day of Celebration, Reflection, and Repentance
Editor's Note: This article was written by the Northern California Vivian Traylor Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians and originally published in the Diocese of California …
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