"This became a process that is a particular way of the adult being with the child in the Presence of God. It is not a curriculum …
Planning Children’s Chapel: Nuts & Bolts
Creative Ideas for Children's Worship is a series of 3 books by Sarah Lenton, providing fresh ideas and activities for a …
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Making Videos for Christian Education: 19 Topic Ideas
With the advent of using technology in curriculum, one of the media that can be tapped into successfully is the use of …
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Godly Play for All Ages & All Abilities
"Godly Play follows the circle of the church year. The lessons and room design exemplify how the child (or any age) experiences …
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Curriculum Survey 2013: Results and Observations
I conducted an on-line survey from April 1 – May 1 to learn what curricula was being used in congregations with …
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The New World of Curriculum
As we know, the root word for curriculum is currere - "a course to be run." Curriculum is one of many resources to help …
But we ALWAYS had Sunday School!
"The purpose was to teach working children the rudiments of learning (reading and math) on Sunday, their free day. And of …
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. …
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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