Planning for the next program year after 12+ months of pandemic ministry pivots and continued uncertainty about what will be possible in the fall feels daunting. Even so, I …
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Webinar: Just Faith Formation: Liberative Practices for Faith Communities with Justice at the Center
About this Webinar Sometimes our worship life and the ways we seek to do justice in the world are separate, but it doesn't have to be this way. In this webinar, panelists will …
How To “Lazy Genius” Planning for Vacation Bible School
My friend Elizabeth had probably mentioned The Lazy Genius podcast about 45 times before I finally read the book, The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi. On the surface, this book …
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Godly Play for Vacation Bible School
Godly Play is a spiral curriculum that acknowledges that the connection to God is within all of us. Learning the language of our shared ancestors through sacred story, parables, …
Cokesbury: Discovery at Adventure Island
During Cokesbury's Discovery at Adventure Island, the children are called “Explorers” and the group guides are called “Island Guides”. The children are looking all week for …
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Vacation Bible School Reviews: About the Publisher
Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary has offered Vacation Bible School reviews for more than 15 years. While the themes, decor, and availability of digital materials …
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Vacation Bible School Top Picks 2021
Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary has offered Vacation Bible School reviews for more than 15 years. Beginning as an in-person “fair” and transitioning to an …
Webinar: Using Saints and Holy Days to Teach the Faith at Home
About this Webinar What if we talked about saints and holy days in our homes with our families and friends instead of only in the church building? Panelists Allison Liles and …
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Lent & Easter at Home Kits
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, our church has provided materials and activities for families to engage in faith formation and learning at home together. Currently, this …
Advent Resources from Publishers
Religious publishing companies offer new Advent resources each year. We asked four publishers for just two "top picks" for the season. For more great resources, check out each …