In the spring of 2025, the Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative grant team conducted a literature review. As part of that literature review, the team …
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Advent Calendars for 2025
Growing up our family had one of the Avon Christmas Countdown Calendars from 1987 with the mouse that moved from one day to the next. While not a true Advent calendar as it simply …
Building Faith’s Top Picks for Intergenerational Curriculum
Looking for the “best” intergenerational ministry curriculum? There are a variety of options from different publishers and denominations. The right choice depends entirely on your …
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“The Serviceberry”: A Five-Week Bible and Book Study
As the morning sun crested the Seven Sisters east of Asheville, North Carolina, I stood in its pale light near a sparsely decorated flower cross. Easter was early in 2024. I had …
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Building Faith’s Favorite Free Christian Formation Resources
Christian formation does not have to be costly. Yet finding formation resources that are substantive, useful, and affordable can be tough. Expenses for curricula, books, supplies, …
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Letter from the Editor 2025
Dear Building Faith Community,I wish you God’s peace in this season after Epiphany. The last few months have been tumultuous in many ways and in many places in the U.S. and beyond. …
The Sacredness of the Waiting: An Advent Reflection with a Wreath Lighting Liturgy
I didn’t know about Advent as a kid, but I understood the aching desire for Christmas to arrive. Whether I was looking forward to eggnog, winter break, Christmas pageants, …
Building Faith’s Top Picks for Devotionals
Looking for devotionals to recommend or use in your community? The options can seem endless. To help you discern which resources may be most helpful for your context, we at …
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A Balm for Spiritually Weary Mamas: A Devotional to Use at Home or Church
Motherhood is a calling that tests your body, mind, and spirit. When my friend Erin and I became mothers, we felt that challenge acutely. We were both desiring connection and …
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Letter from the Editor: 2023 Highlights, 2024 Hopes
Hello, Building Faith readers! With a new liturgical year already underway and a new calendar year approaching, I’d like to share some thanksgivings and updates from 2023 at …
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