I was really concerned about my milkman. Warren delivers a gallon of skim, a quart of 2% and a quart of chocolate milk to our …
Water, Grapes, and Grain: Teaching Baptism & Eucharist
Teaching Sacraments Lent is the perfect time to explore the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion with children and …
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Patrick of Ireland: March 17th
Somewhere on the northwest coast of Britain in about 390, one of the more popular saints of the Church was …
Placing Developmentally Disabled Children in Church Programs: The Challenge of a “Perfect Fit”
Disabilities in the Church Community Most children’s ministers and long-time volunteer leaders will at some point find …
Wisdom from Maria Montessori
"Children come to us a a rain of souls, as a richness and a promise which can always be fulfilled but which needs the help of our …
The Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation: Part 2
In Part 1 of “Envisioning the Future of Faith Formation in Your Congregation” I introduced the four scenarios developing …
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Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday: A Playful Day for the Church
"It's not always appropriate to get silly, but when you can, it's a wonderful thing... the seeming irreverence is actually a …
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Christian Parents and the Tween Peer Group
In the Church School curriculum used by our “tween” (4th & 5th grades) class, they are exploring the story in …
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Reflection: Watching My Parents Read the Bible
In their retirement, my parents had a very set evening routine. It didn’t include Antiques Roadshow, but it …
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Keeping Lent in Your Household
"Invite each person to speak a special name for Jesus, for example, Shepherd, Bread of Life, Friend, Light, etc. Then pray: Jesus, …