"Whenever I walk the labyrinth, I will remember children making this beautiful sacred space – with hearts, question marks, joy, and a baseball field – and see the passion behind …
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Celebrating Ascension Day at Home
"I think perhaps it is no small thing that Christ - even in his resurrected form - chose to spend his last days walking on terra firma with his friends and …
Three Models for Intergenerational Faith Formation
"The programming is not the end-goal. The goal is mutual learning, growing closer to Christ, and deepening faith. In intergenerational formation, people of all ages make this …
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How to Host a *Structured* Hymn Sing
"With laughter, our gathered group agreed we would break with our tradition of always singing every verse..." "The evening worked, and I’ve had requests for a reprise. Give it a …
Earth Day in Hawaii: 6 Ways to Honor God’s ‘Aina
"E malama pono i ka 'aina; nana mai ke ola." "Take good care of the land; it grants you life." A Hawaiian Blessing - Sun Pule Aloha E Ka La, Aloha E (Greetings O Sun, …
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Build a Better *Biblical* Easter Basket
"The Good News of Easter is for every day. Christ is our Good Shepherd and He will always care for his flock. That love stays with us, no matter where we go or what we …
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A Guide to “Hacking” Curriculum – How to invent a new program using what you already have
"Start with the resources that are already on your shelves... If the presenter is engaging, you’ll have them begging for more." What …
Tactile Prayer: Using Body and Senses to Connect with God
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord" (Psalm 19:14). "Insha’Allah" (Arabic for “God willing"). "Fun dayn moyl in gots oyern" …
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Burning Palms to Ashes with the Confirmation Class
"A somber, quiet ritual was transformed by the smiles and giggles of young people, fully present, enjoying the moment, burning palm leaves in the service of God." Why Does …
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How to Plan an Effective Retreat
"A retreat gives participants a time and space to be fully present, to do work that is hard to accomplish, or to partake in reflection that eludes us in the regular rhythm of our …