As the daylight creeps longer and trees begin to blossom, I put away our boots and mittens for (hopefully) a few months and dig …
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As the daylight creeps longer and trees begin to blossom, I put away our boots and mittens for (hopefully) a few months and dig …
Continue Reading about Summer Formation Bingo: A Family or Church-wide Challenge
Storytelling can take many forms: oral, digital, and written. A pilgrimage, as the Episcopal Church defines it, is “a journey …
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During the Christmas season, there is an endless string of parties, each needing their own unique activities. Yet, there is often …
Continue Reading about Christmas Trivia: A Back Pocket Game for Any Group
We have crossed the threshold into the long, green season after Pentecost. We have turned the corner into "Ordinary Time." Program …
Continue Reading about What Do You Need This Summer: Rest? Momentum? Connection?
In the decade I have been serving in Christian education, I have found that it is necessary to have a few “back-pocket” ideas that …
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“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” ~Book of Common Prayer p. 265.This is a difficult, somber, and …
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I love doing fun and creative events with my youth group. One of these special events is a LIVE CLUE Night. Do you know the …
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During Advent 2020, we invited folks to send us photos and descriptions of their Advent at Home bags, boxes, & kits. Check out …
How can we invite all generations to come together and engage honestly in conversations regarding loss and grief? More …
Continue Reading about Graffiti of Lament: An Activity for Finding Hope in Art
Knowing that a child’s body holds their sorrows, I suspected that when I returned to Haven House (a transitional facility for …