The Festival of Lessons and Carols, like the best holiday traditions, is always the same, yet always new. Plan yours with care; enjoy it with …
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7 Ways to Welcome Church Visitors on Christmas Eve
"There is no better time than Christmas Eve to warmly welcome your church visitors... Invite people, especially new members, to be greeters for this one service." Preparing for …
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Dear Parents: Thank You for Bringing Your Children to Church
"I can’t think of a better way for God's family to enter the church building on a Sunday morning than by shaking your hand and receiving a high-five from your child. …
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Talking with Children about Hard Topics
"Your ministry of presence is vital in these difficult times. In times of tragedy, people, especially young people, look to their leadership for how to …
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Are You Good at Waiting? Online Resources for Advent
In our own lives, Advent can be a special time of learning to wait, slowing down, and preparing for the birth of Christ. Time Does Not Negotiate... Margaret Wheatley, a scientist …
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Advent Wreath Liturgy and Prayers for Church
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” -Romans 15:13 Advent Wreath Customs …
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Fundraising is NOT a Dirty Word – 11 Practical Ideas for Churches
“Your view of money is the chief spiritual issue of your life,” the Rev. Dr. Thomas Carson told conference attendees years ago. This is true for each of us and also for our …
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Saving a Sacrament: The Future of Confirmation in the Episcopal Church
"This study will settle the debate once and for all: confirmation is not a sacrament in search of a meaning. It is an opportunity for a life-shaping encounter with the …
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The Children’s Bulletin: Which One is Right for Your Church?
"Packets with some crayons and a bulletin are a sign that children are welcome to worship at your church. There are a number of bulletins specifically designed for the use of …
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How Much do you Know about Ecumenism? Seven Facts
"We would, therefore, earnestly request our Churches to consider whether they are doing all they ought to do to manifest the oneness of the people of …
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