During the Easter season of 2020, when Christian formation could not take place onsite, I led an online intergenerational …
Remixing A (Mostly) Beloved Hymn to Prompt Faith Reflection
I believe invitations to remix the tradition, even slightly irreverently, are a profound opportunity to help our people love and …
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Building Faith Does All Saints’ Day: 7 Helpful Posts
"For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever …
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Building Faith Does Halloween: 10 Helpful Posts
"All praise to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light. Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own …
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Angels and Saints: Children’s Books for All Saints’ Day
"Not every gift comes wrapped in ribbons... You may have to go searching for your gift, or it may come and find …
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A Baptism Story: Holy Laughter
Oliver, nearly two, had shown a number of signs that he had some kind of intuitive understanding of baptism …
We Sing a Song of the Saints of God: Teaching All Saints and All Souls
"Lesbia Scott's hymn, I Sing a Song of the Saints of God, becomes the basis for a church school lesson for All Saints' or All …
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8 Activities for All Saints’ Day
"Look at the memorials in your church and talk about the stories behind them. In many churches, you will find windows, books, …
Soul Cakes: A Traditional All Hallows Treat
"A Soul Cake, a Soul Cake, have mercy on all Christian souls for a soul cake!" Early Days of Trick-or-Treating From the English …
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Redeeming Halloween: Christian Resources for Churches
"A more positive approach is to see Halloween as an opportunity for celebration of God’s goodness in rescuing us from darkness …
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