"Children respond, “Hallelujah!” and quickly lift the parachute overhead to launch the soft objects in celebration." The Sign of Jonah in a Parachute! Over a decade ago, for my …
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Confirmation Through the Generations
Through the Ages: 20s By Dorothy Linthicum Hattie Strange, Chicago, Illinois “I did everything backward,” said Hattie Strange in describing her confirmation experience. She was …
Honoring Communion without First Communion: One Church Strikes a Balance
"The children’s lessons focus on Holy Eucharist - which some of the children have taken since they were infants, yet others have never experienced." Children and Communion The age …
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Holy Week in a Box
"Experiencing the stories of Holy Week at home is a powerful way to share and reinforce stories that sometimes get put aside during the program year." A Journey through …
A Lego Journey through Holy Week
"Hill insisted on twelve disciples accompanying Jesus, even though I told him just a few were fine. For him, everything needed to be as close to the biblical account as …
What is the Year of Mercy?
"Because relationship with God implies relationship among people, mercy is the loving kindness and service we owe each other." Editors Note We are so thankful …
Lenten Books and Devotions for Children & Families
"You are testing yourself – and allowing God to test you – to see if, by giving up something that maybe you are too focused on in everyday life, you can concentrate more on …
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The Church Has Many Doors: Inviting Others to Lent
"Put out signs, advertise in social media, create simple flyers that you members can give to colleagues, neighbors and friends, ask children and teens to bring their …
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Books for Lent: Church Publishing
"Lent is the perfect time to focus on one’s health – spiritually as well as physically." Resources for Lent The following are Sharon's top picks (a mix of perennial favorites …
Are You Good at Waiting? Online Resources for Advent
In our own lives, Advent can be a special time of learning to wait, slowing down, and preparing for the birth of Christ. Time Does Not Negotiate... Margaret Wheatley, a scientist …
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