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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 …
Creating our lending library, which we call our “Theological Library for Young People,” has been a result of focused, slow, and ongoing attention over many years. When I started at …
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As the parent of a bisexual, gender-queer child, I feel called to provide education and safe spaces for people to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community. Understanding the …
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I embrace my promise in the Baptismal Covenant to “strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being” and use it as a lens for my life and …
Presider: Blessed be the God of Sarai revealed as Sarah, Jacob who became Israel, and Simon called Peter.People: Blessed be the God who comes among us, reconciles us, and sets us …
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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 …
In our congregation, the High School Youth Group participates in a short-term trip each summer. For summer 2021, we created a service learning trip. Given continued uncertainty …
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For many people in Native American communities, the federal holiday Columbus Day serves as a painful reminder of the brutal European settlement and conquest of the Americas. These …
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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