Children in Church There is a conversation in our parish, as in so many churches around the country, about what role children and youth do, can, and should take in our worship. …
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Book Review: Intergenerational Christian Formation
From time to time I receive review copies of books from publishers (other than my employer). Such is the case with Intergenerational Christian Formation: …
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Christian Resources and Prayers for Veterans Day
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly …
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Helping Children Grow Spiritually
The following article is adapted from “Children and Spirituality,” a brochure developed by the Mother’s Union. Spirituality: An Essential Part of Life The word …
What is a Saint? Books for Children and Adults
"In the Bible, the word “saints” refers to holy people — holy, however, not primarily in the moral sense, but in the sense of being specially marked out as God’s …
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Show Up and Listen: Ministering with Teens
Driving back from a splendid Western Christian Educators’ Conference (WCEC) gathering at Tahoe with keynoters Rodger Nishioka and Lisa Kimball along with …
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Prayers for Children’s Sabbath
Sponsored by the Children's Defense Fund, the National Observance of Children's Sabbaths Celebration is a way for faith communities to celebrate children as sacred gifts …
What is Children’s Sabbath?
The following description comes from the Children's Defense Fund You make a difference in the lives of children and in the life of your place of worship—by connecting the two, …
Ministry On (and Off) the Field
Lisa Chisholm-Holms is the Baptismal Ministry Formation Missioner for the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa (Canada). This article was originally published in the Anglican …
Hospitality: A Few Good Words
"Remember, the word ‘evangelism’ comes from the Greek word euangelion and means good news!" Good Words Our modern word "Gospel" comes from the Old English word …