"What had begun as a way to fit church in at home became a beautiful and meaningful family gathering. I can only hope that one day my children will get to experience 'home church' …
Children’s Behavior in Worship: Does Your Congregation Have Reasonable Expectations?
"Elementary school children bring new abilities to worship. They have a greater capacity for attentive listening, increased ability to read, and the ability to organize and …
Using Worship to Teach Faith and Share Traditions
The church we often attended the year we lived in South Africa, St. Michael and St. George Cathedral in Grahamstown, taught us a great deal about diversity, weaving cultural …
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The Rite Place: Interactive Worship for Children & Adults
"The Rite Place invites children into age-appropriate ministry where they learn responsibility by participating fully in worship. It also invites parents to learn about worshiping …
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This Children’s Bulletin Doubles as a Worship Scavenger Hunt
"But Jesus called the children to him and said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." - Luke …
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Two Websites to Bookmark: Worshipping With Children and Healthy Church Resources
"Cry out for insight, and raise your voice for understanding... then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God." -Proverbs …
Christians Together: Planning an Ecumenical Worship Service
"See how the pieces the team chooses weave together to create something beautiful." What is an Ecumenical Service? Ecumenism refers to relationships …
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A Call to Worship for the Day of Pentecost
"Come Holy Spirit, Come! Renew our lives, inside and out. With fire and wind, come to this place; gather us in, send us out." Prayer for Worship on Pentecost The …
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Worshiping with Children
Carolyn C. Brown is a well-known author, especially in regards to children's ministry and children in worship. She now blogs at Worshiping with Children where she shares best …