Editor's note: This article was originally published as "Blessing of the Animals: How to invite your neighborhood into more!" by the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia and …
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A Halloween Costume Drive for Local Partner Organization
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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The “Back-Pocket Bin”: Thinking Ahead for Unexpected Times
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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Finals Week Survival Kits
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 …
Prayers for Holy Week
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. …
Relationships are Key in the Post-Covid Church
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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Beyond Item Collections: 15 Outreach Ideas To Engage Children (& Everyone Else Too!)
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 …
Resourcing Adults Who Work with LGBTQIA+ Youth
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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Short On Volunteers? You’re Not Alone
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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Baptismal Promises Stations
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 …