Building Faith
I love camp, and I especially love Vacation Bible School as a means for connecting to the people beyond our church’s walls, as well as a way to share the stories of God with the …
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As we prepared for Easter, the Senior Pastor and I, both interim, looked for a way to help our congregation find comfort, articulate their faith and grow in faith. An Idea for …
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A “holy rascal” like this hardly needs ZOOM to get into the Kingdom--they are already IN, asking us to go out and play and wondering why you and I are so bound to seeking the …
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"As the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement, we dream and work to foster Beloved Communities where all people may experience dignity and abundant life and see themselves and …
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This activity was easy to prepare and accessible to folks of all ages and skill levels. It provided a wonderful opportunity for members of our community who worship and share a …
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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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"God of power, may the boldness of your Spirit transform us, may the gentleness of your Spirit lead us, may the gifts of your Spirit be our goal and our strength, now and always." …
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Lay preachers are uniquely dedicated to preaching—clear enough about their calling to step out of the expected lane of lay ministry, in many cases doing the time-consuming work of …
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When we allow ourselves to face death with our faith, we find that life becomes more urgent and meaningful and can help us live more intentionally. "Christ is risen from the …
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“We Gather at This Table” was written to provide a tool for families and faith communities to explore what sharing the bread and wine means for them and how it inspires their …
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