You are storytellers and peacemakers, light bearers, and people of God, who are creating the part that hasn’t been written yet. Transitioning Out of Godly Play The following …
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Lent Resources from Publishers
This year we asked for three "top picks" from each of these publishers. Each publisher has so much more to offer, so please visit their websites! Resources from Church …
Sharing Godly Play With The Whole Congregation
Sometimes those rich, beautiful stories are just begging to burst out of the classroom and into another context that might not allow for the entire process. The Godly Plaly …
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Oriented to God: Community Illumination of Psalm 1
They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper. Psalm …
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Editoral: Winter 2019 Special Issue
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1). This issue of Episcopal Teacher is focused on the Center for the Ministry of …
Three Teaching Points for Advent
The Meaning of Advent The word “Advent” comes from the Latin adventus, which means “coming” or “arrival.” As a season of the church year, Advent is the four weeks before Christmas …
Communal Collages
"Sometimes our story—our piece of the puzzle—doesn't make sense in the moment. It's hard to figure out what we're even looking at, to see the big picture. This project …
Illuminated Cards to Teach the Liturgy
Ultimately the well-formed life of prayer is about unifying that experience: two sides of the same card. Gamifying the Liturgy I go to school with a lot of people who design …
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The Perfect Youth Group Session? 7 Tips
"Questions about faith related personal experiences are another great option for check ins: Talk about a time you felt joy. What does God’s presence feel like to you? Share a …
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Intergenerational Event: Create Bible Stories With Legos!
"Ring a bell when the time is up and ask each table to share about their creations. This discussion will lead to deeper engagement and shared learning." Generations Engaging Bible …
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