Building Faith
Families in our parish are eager to “be the hands and feet of Jesus” in our community and we strive to do a service project every month. We’ve worked with a local organization …
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In the decade I have been serving in Christian education, I have found that it is necessary to have a few “back-pocket” ideas that are ready with a moment’s notice. Perhaps a …
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It can be intimidating, as a new campus minister, to think about campus outreach. Where's the highest foot traffic place to table? Collar or no collar? How will people react …
As we enter the holiest week of the Christian liturgical year, prayers, poems, and devotionals can help us connect more deeply with the story of the last days of Jesus's life. …
What does the Post-Covid church look like? Some changes are here to stay, such as having an online presence and a greater awareness of practices to keep one another healthy and …
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As someone who has a heart for service, I make that a big part of my own family and my ministry at church. One of the most common outreach activities for children (especially young …
As the parent of a bisexual, gender-queer child, I feel called to provide education and safe spaces for people to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community. Understanding the …
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During a recent workshop on Soulful Planning, my co-presenter asked participants to share a current ministry challenge in the chat box. About 20 seconds went by, during which I …
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For our Confirmation Retreat, I created a series of activities around the baptismal promises that invited movement, reflection, and conversation. We had already explored these …
Sharing stories is one of the best ways for children to grow in community and their own personal faith. During our time apart from each other due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we felt …
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