Worship at Shrine Mont Shrine Mont, a Christian retreat center in Orkney Springs, Virginia lies in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. During the summer, Shrine Mont welcomes over …
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Video Skits for Church and Youth Group – Funny and Powerful
"The themes are directly related to Christian life, and they always include a challenge or thought provoking question." Video Skits A great way to …
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Jesus Shows Up – A Chaplain Reflects on CPE in North Dakota
Here at Building Faith we know that Christian Formation occurs in many other places besides church and Sunday school. The home, the school - the car! What about the hospital? We …
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An Episcopal Perspective on the Child Refugee Crisis
As Central American children stream across the US border in unprecedented numbers, congregations across the country are moving from adding a line in the Prayers of the People …
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Living Breathing Christianity – Reflections on the Episcopal Youth Event
Last week, hundreds of teenagers from around the country gathered at Villanova University for fellowship, workshops, presentations, service projects, worship, and more. The …
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The Camp Chaplain: Ministering to Camp Staff
"I’ve been blown away by their generosity and openness, and our meetings have often lasted well beyond our scheduled time, at their request." Summer Camp Ministry This …
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On Independence Day: What Does the Bible Say about Freedom?
"Biblical freedom has a theological component which sets it apart. In the Bible, people are made free for a specific purpose: to serve God." Freedom as a …
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3 Keys for Welcoming Newcomers at Church
"It takes intentionality and congregational awareness to be a truly welcoming congregation. The overused phrase All are Welcome is false advertising unless it's backed up by …
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Being Church, Being Proud
Nothing surprised me more than seeing my daughter excited to hand out “come to church” flyers at a gay pride parade. She and her friends even carried the church banner. It seemed …
Chaplain Downrange: Daily Ministry with the Troops
Jagged, barren mountains frame the horizon, creating spectacular sunrises and sunsets, reminiscent of the high desert regions of the homeland I miss. Deployment is hot, dry and …
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