Whether gathering with children, youth, or adults sometimes you just need an ice-breaker to get folks warmed up, moving, …
A Parenting Reflection: “Do You Love Me?”
In the process of baptismal preparation I always try to develop a relationship with both parents. I was …
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15 Way to Make Your Sunday School More Green
Sharon Harding was born in England and immigrated to Canada almost 30 years ago. A graduate of Gloucestershire University (B.Ed.), …
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Reflection: Who is Your Good Shepherd?
"In our congregations many of us become shepherds for the children among us, complementing or supplementing a mother or father …
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Lessons that Stick: Forming Faith in the Congregation
This article first appeared in The St. Louis Post-Dispatch on March 7, 2013. It is by Christopher W. Keating. A …
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Sunday School During Worship
"We process out before the readings begin, and head upstairs for Children’s Chapel. This is definitely a work in progress, but …
Children Minister to Us: The Children’s Charter
Lorena Ringle is Director of Christian Formation at Christ Church North Hills in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is shared with her …
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An Easter Story: The Empty Egg
"Had he understood what she had said about Jesus' death and resurrection? Did he understand to bring back the egg with something …
Craft Activity: Painting Shamrocks
"Dip the paint brush in green paint and paint the green pepper or dip the green pepper in a plate of green paint. Now say that ten …
Digging Deeper: Creative Writing in Faith Formation
"Our aim is a community of Christians drawing more deeply on their experiences and imagination as they engage with scripture and …
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An Alternative VBS: Arts Camp
"Arts Camp week fills our usually quiet old building with joy, song, laughter, and energy; as well as discovery and exploration. …
Activity for Lent: Create a Multi-Room “Labyrinth”
The following activity comes from Barnabas Children's Ministry. See full directions along with the objects for each …
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