A few years ago, I was attending worship when a member of the congregation had a medical emergency. We dialed 911 and found ourselves asking, “What do we do when the firefighters …
Ash Wednesday for Families
Use this simple liturgy to make Ash Wednesday accessible to people of all ages. We wanted to make Ash Wednesday, a day that in many places is observed largely by adults, …
Recovering from Christmas
When you work for a church, it can be an all out sprint from Thanksgiving to Christmas Day from pageant practice to reviewing bulletins and trying to get your own home (and heart) …
Intergenerational Epiphany With A “To Go” Bag
When everyone else already has their Christmas packed away in boxes, we finish the Christmas season with a final burst of sparkle and light, gift-making and giving. Our church …
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A Blessing for Thanksgiving
For many of us, Thanksgiving and Christmas offer a break from the rapid pace of every day life, a sense of love and joy, and the opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. …
Rooted in Gratitude: A Community Art Project
Faith can be described as our grateful response to God’s grace in our lives. Collaborating Across Ministries In conjunction with the fall stewardship campaign, Children’s …
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Ideas for Native American Heritage Month and Throughout the Year
As Christians, we believe in the inherent dignity of every human being. We grow closer to God by growing closer to a beloved child of God, made in the divine image. We learn more …
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Bulletins with Sidebars – An Instructed Eucharist Every Week!
Long time Episcopalians have commented on how much they appreciate the information contained in those sidebars, and visitors remark on the clarity and helpfulness of the …
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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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Healthy Boundaries For Ministry
Sometimes the very characteristics that equip people for this ministry are the same characteristics that allow them to become burned-out, frustrated, overwhelmed and feeling …