The following outline is from article that was written by Scott Thumma, a sociologist of religion and researcher for Hartford Institute for Religion Research at Hartford …
Presenting and Blessing Bibles: Liturgy and Prayers
"Encourage us with the help of the Holy Spirit to use these sacred writings for our prayer and inspiration, for the increase of our own faith and devotion, and for the building up …
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Digging Deeper: Who ARE these guys?
In reading the gospels, there is a whole cast of characters whose lives interweave and intersect with Jesus's life and ministry. Friend or foe, each of them …
A Litany for Teachers: “Jesus Was a Master Teacher”
Praying for Teachers This litany can be used at a worship service or training session for teachers and volunteers. Simply divide your group into two halves, and pray the …
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Making Connections: A Four Part Newcomers Class
The return of the regular September-June program year brings with it new opportunities for formation and relationships. As Christian Educators, we are especially on the look-out …
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Equipping Your Ministry Team
The Need for Support Large or small churches (or somewhere in between!) can all benefit from the team approach to ministry. Jesus didn’t call just one helper—but a group of twelve. …
Christmas in July: Early Pageant Planning
Summer Church School is well on its way. The Youth Mission Trip is over and all our young people and their mentors are home. It must be time for this CE …
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Characteristics of a Radically Welcoming Community
by Stephanie Spellers Radically welcoming communities aren't perfect, and may never truly "arrive," but they are becoming . . . Hospitable: They seek to offer a gracious, …
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Children and Eucharist
Our grandson, born in the late 1980s, was blessed to belong to a church that did indeed honor the rich spiritual potential of the young child. At their Sunday morning …
Building Faith the Celtic Way
"The Celts creatively blended the two into a unique set of Christian traditions and practices known as Celtic Christianity.” Celtic Tradition Around …