"Somewhere in my adulthood, I began the practice of genuflecting. I don't remember the day or the service, it just seems to have happened." To Genuflect or Not to …
Where Does Your Small Group Meet? How About Online?
Bringing Small Group Formation Online For some time now, every “church growth” event I have attended has stressed the importance of small group formation to deepen relationships …
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Seeking God’s Justice for All: Lenten Study 2012
A Powerful Lenten Series “Seeking God’s Justice for All” is the third part of an ongoing Lifelong Faith Formation resource from The Episcopal Church to support their …
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A Creative Mindfulness Retreat
Planning a Weekend Retreat A while ago I was asked to lead a retreat for a church weekend. I chose the theme of "Creative Mindfulness". The intention of the weekend was …
Raising Children in a Faith Not Your Own
As we become a global society, more intercultural and "blended" in our extended families, more and more children are being raised in homes where more than one …
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“Feeling Blue” at Christmas
"You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white... But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas." Blue Christmas We've all heard the Elvis Presley song, …
Putting Christ back into the 12 Days of Christmas
Whatever the reason, we have an opportunity to engage families in discovering that Christmas is not just December 25th but is a season all on its own. Celebrating The Full …
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Christmas Evangelism: Practical Tips for Welcoming Church Visitors
What do you see at the front door? Or better, what don’t you see? Is it easy to find the entrance? Is it welcoming? Do this at night too – is it well …
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Was Jesus Christ born on December 25th?
Richard Giles is the author of several books regarding worship and creative liturgical space. Now living in Tynemouth, England, he served as the Dean of Philadelphia Cathedral from …
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Telling Time: Slowing Down in Advent
“Instead we believe that it’s a straight trajectory into the future, and we can go as fast as we please. This can move us away from nature, from rhythm, from others, from God and …