"Almsgiving can be part of everyone's Lenten practice, no matter your age. Almsgiving is simply a response by us to God, a …
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Lent in a Bag: An Activity for Church or Home
"Might there be a stony place in you that needs transforming? Some attitude or habit that, with a little attention, might …
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A Reflection: Holy Water, Holy Hands
On that day the Nursery worker was out sick so Ruthie’s mom, Elizabeth, kept the Nursery. Since nine-year-old Ruthie …
What is a Church School Teacher?
The Reverend Georgene "Gigi" Conner recently rediscovered this article she had written while the Director of Parish Life Programs …
What’s Up with “That” Kid?
There is a challenging child in every group. As Christian educators we learn about Autism, Asperger’s, learning disabilities, and …
The Cuteness of Children in Church (not)
Children in Church There is a conversation in our parish, as in so many churches around the country, about what role children and …
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Conscious Collecting: Meeting Needs Near and Far
"Conscious Collecting is an important part of faith formation. Sometimes we see the fruit if these programs in surprising and …
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Craft Activity: Making Stained Glass Windows
Stained-glass windows have been admired for their utility and beauty since ancient Rome, when pieces of …
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Helping Children Grow Spiritually
The following article is adapted from “Children and Spirituality,” a brochure developed by the Mother’s …
What is a Saint? Books for Children and Adults
"In the Bible, the word “saints” refers to holy people — holy, however, not primarily in the moral sense, but in the sense of …
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Hidden Disabilities
Dr. Paul Roud is a clinical psychologist and adjustment counselor. This article is part of a larger piece from Teaching …
Stewarding the Other 90%
Rolf Jacobson is associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary. The following article is part of the Stewardship …