Discovery Day moved us outside the Sunday School box, allowing adults in our community to share their gifts and children to …
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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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When Should Children First Receive Communion? Responding to Questions from Parents
Children's faces light up as I crouch down a bit to give them a communion wafer. They spread their fingers as wide as they …
Godly Play “Big”: Bringing the Practices of Small Circles to Large Spaces
So how do you do Godly Play authentically in “big” circles like this one? By holding fast to those things that support the circle …
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Tips for Creating a Three-Year Cycle of Godly Play® Stories
There is no standard Godly Play program.... Each setting has a unique context, so they each need a different story …
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How to Build Sustainable Children & Youth Ministry Without Burnout
"It means that you can move away from the last-minute scramble for volunteers, curriculum, and supplies; and instead approach …
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The Children’s Bulletin: Which One is Right for Your Church?
"Packets with some crayons and a bulletin are a sign that children are welcome to worship at your church. There are a number of …
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Easter Symbols – What do Bunnies, Eggs, and Bonnets have to do with Jesus?
"Our Christian faith is rich in symbolism, both ancient and modern. Easter, after our period of study and repentance, offers us …
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A Christmas Pageant Moment of Grace
Henry stepped into the aisle, his beloved Eeyore in hand, and began to carefully, quietly process towards us, stepping like a …
Easy Advent Song for Children: “Baby’s a-Coming”
"Most children know what it’s like to prepare for the arrival of a baby and will immediately have their suggestions for what we …
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A Bible Study for Mothers, and Babies!
"I'd learned that what I thought the moms wanted was probably not what they wanted at all. And what they wanted was changing as …
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A Christmas Reflection: A Gift to the Christ Child
What can I give him, poor as I am, If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a wise man, I would do my …
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