Asking the big, hard questions of faith with children is beautiful and challenging work. Even as we hope to nurture their …
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Asking the big, hard questions of faith with children is beautiful and challenging work. Even as we hope to nurture their …
Continue Reading about Holy Questions: Theological Conversations with Children

As someone who has a heart for service, I make that a big part of my own family and my ministry at church. One of the most common …

I embrace my promise in the Baptismal Covenant to “strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every …

Back in December, I dug the signage for our Christmas Eve Services out of storage and put it in front of the church. Despite all …
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On Palm Sunday 2019, the children and youth of Trinity Episcopal Church in Menlo Park, California, were invited to dive deeply …

Study and preparation are customary for Christians during Lent. Many churches plan special programs in which prayer practices, …
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Gender, like so many other aspects of human identity, exists on a spectrum. I’m a non-binary trans Episcopal priest, and …
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Sharing stories is one of the best ways for children to grow in community and their own personal faith. During our time apart from …
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“God didn’t send a warrior or an emperor? Or even just a really strong person? He sent someone smaller than her!” My …
Continue Reading about Telling The Story of Epiphany with Puppets

Even before the move into virtual ministry, I struggled to find Bibles or picture books for children to use in my ministry. Some …
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