Advent is an exciting season in the church year. As many of the resources below underscore, Advent ushers in a new liturgical year …
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Paper Bag Pageant: An Intergenerational Retelling of the Christmas Story
Angelic four-year-olds in their oversized white t-shirts and tinsel halos. An errant two-year-old sheep who tries to abscond with …
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3 Ideas to Help Families and Communities Foster Meaningful Connections in Summer
In an age of increasing individualism, connection is more important than ever. Our faith reminds us that we were created for …
Building Faith’s Top Picks for Children’s Ministry Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your children's ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and …
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Roots & Wings FAQ: What about the Parents Who Want to Worship without Their Children?
Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative (R&W) is a grant focused on empowering congregations to practice …
VBS and Summer Camp Curriculum Top Picks for 2026
Vacation Bible School has become one of the most versatile formation programs that churches provide. Publishers and curriculum …
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Journals Connect Children and Clergy
Church staff and volunteers see their local churches in a particular light. You see the wicks that struggle to be added to the …
“The Gifts They Bring”: A Resource for Empowering and Including Children and Youth in Churches
Have you ever envisioned James and John of the infamous Peter, James, and John trio as teenage youth? Is that thought blowing your …
Advent Calendars for 2025
Growing up our family had one of the Avon Christmas Countdown Calendars from 1987 with the mouse that moved from one day to the …
Best Practices for Talking about Death in Ministry Settings
In our work as formation leaders, we will encounter opportunities to talk about death and minister to people who are grieving. It …
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