Godly Play and Memories My mother has Alzheimer's. We recently moved her to a nursing home where she could receive the …
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Godly Play and Memories My mother has Alzheimer's. We recently moved her to a nursing home where she could receive the …
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At a very young age, I began to associate the word “stewardship” with money and pledging. As I matured in the …
Small groups of all kinds are an integral part of a healthy and vibrant congregation. They train new leaders and give …
"Simply by placing a candle, cross, Bible or other object on a piece of cloth can designate a special place." Sanctifying …
Breakfast Before Church Looking for a way to reach the community? Trying to encourage families to spend quality time …
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Preparing for New Beginnnings While we often think of summertime as a slowing down time, it is also a time of transitions …
We are big fans of John August Swanson. His art tells Bible stories in finely detailed, brilliantly colored paintings and original …
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"Yes! We can play that role today in the church for all those folks just waiting to hear Come…follow me." Volunteers Need to be …
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“To be Christian is to be centered in the God of the Bible,” writes Marcus Borg in The Heart of Christianity. But there …
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"When we follow the lectionary, we read large sections of the Bible over a three-year span. Many churches also choose to go deeper …