"In a day and age when all ages could probably use help hearing and better relating to our sacred stories, this children’s sermon book delivers." A …
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Bible Challenge: A Tool for Churches to Read the Bible in a Year
"The Challenge was taken on as a shared adventure in faith and there were regular, informal conversations about passages, ideas and responses among …
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Sunday School Rotation Model: How it Works
"I think when people lead by passion, something true to who they are, that’s so exciting. You see God’s Spirit and love through that person." Talking …
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Making Easter Butterflies, Alleluia!
"The children St. James hunt for their butterflies much like others hunt for eggs. Youth and families can be found looking for the older butterflies they made when they were …
All God’s Children: Intergenerational Lenten Program for all Ages
"The mingling of innocence and maturity, playfulness and reverence creates a bold and bigger vision of the church as the body of Christ." All God's Children: The Church …
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Reflection: A Resolve to Practice Faith at Home
"Even if we sometimes feel unsure about adapting or creating family prayers, rituals, and other practices... we have this concrete reminder that the way we live our everyday lives …
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Reflection on Episcopal Schools: Parts I and II
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” …
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Creating Mixed Seating at Intergenerational Events
"How could I guarantee that each table would have an intergenerational representation? My solution: silk flowers and quart jars." An …
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Why Sunday School Still Matters – And Why it Still Works
The goal of Christian formation is not to create churchgoers; the goal of Christian formation is to raise up disciples of Jesus Christ. Corporate worship is a key component to a …
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Managing Behavior in Sunday School
"Kids tend to be better at self-regulating (and redirecting each other) if they know what is expected." Church School Behavior Whether you call it Sunday school or …