The incarnation is more than an article of faith reserved for theological textbooks. It is a statement about the manner in which God chooses to relate to creation and to …
Digging Deeper: The Gospel of Mark
In the three-year lectionary cycle, the gospel readings for Year B are drawn primarily from the Gospel According to Mark. This is the shortest of the four gospels and the …
Digging Deeper: Christ the King
The readings for the last Sunday after Pentecost are full of references to the return of Christ, when evil will be defeated and Jesus will begin his final reign as King …
Making Halloween Holy
"As Christians, Jesus’ death and resurrection teach us to trust God as to why death exists, and what happens to us once we die. So Halloween provides a great opportunity to show …
8 Keys to Engaging Pre-Teens in Church
Drew Downs describes himself as "an emergent presbyter from the Episcopal tribe, living as honestly as I can and helping transform what I am able, as a disciple of Jesus." He blogs …
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Praying with Older Children
from Living the Good News Just as older children (ages 9, 10, 11) have varied learning styles, they also have varied reactions to church and religious education. Some like to …
Digging Deeper: Educating for Compassion and Justice
In the religious education program, teaching compassion and justice can begin in the classroom but gradually opens to wider realms as the learners awaken to their wider …
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Get-To-Know-Your-Bible Class for Children and Parents
"Our kids and parents get a lot out of this class. Parents are filled in on details and how-to’s that they might be afraid to admit they don’t know." Presenting Bibles to …
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The Season of Creation: A Special Worship Series
Sundays For Creation Autumn is around the corner. Most of us are ready for a nip in the air, apple cider, dazzling foliage, pumpkins—and an end to hurricanes and …
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Digging Deeper: Understanding High School Learners
If high-school teens (Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12) could describe themselves, here are some things they might tell us. Keep in mind that these are just characteristics of …
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