The Reverend Georgene "Gigi" Conner recently rediscovered this article she had written while the Director of Parish Life Programs at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale, …
Digging Deeper: The Influence of Jewish Worship
"Thus it is not surprising to find the influence of the synagogue liturgy on the forms of worship of the early Church. This influence is clear in the Liturgy of the Word, the form …
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Conscious Collecting: Meeting Needs Near and Far
"Conscious Collecting is an important part of faith formation. Sometimes we see the fruit if these programs in surprising and delightful ways." While this year is …
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Christian Learning Goals for Children
"To begin to understand and relate to God the Creator, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit... To feel comfortable with spontaneous prayer and to have experienced various kinds of prayer …
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The Gethsemane Watch: A Maundy Thursday Vigil
"For some people, participating for an hour at a vigil is a daunting task... While it may be a challenge, it can be a wonder-filled, grace-filled …
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Epiphany Through the Eyes of Children
"It is a time for rededicating ourselves to our own ministries and our missionary task - to continue the spread of Jesus' light in the world." What is …
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Putting Christ back into the 12 Days of Christmas
Whatever the reason, we have an opportunity to engage families in discovering that Christmas is not just December 25th but is a season all on its own. Celebrating The Full …
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Lectionary-Based Faith Formation
"When we follow the lectionary, we read large sections of the Bible over a three-year span. Many churches also choose to go deeper each week with all ages, exploring the lessons in …
Reflection: Surviving Resurrection
As we approached Palm Sunday, a dear priest friend in New Zealand concluded her email to me with the sentence, “May we survive the Resurrection.” That sentence has been …
Good Friday Through the Eyes of a Child
"Plant the cross on your heart, so that in its power and love you can continue to be Christ's representative in the world at work, school, and play." The Importance of …
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