"In Christian communities today, it continues to be a day of purification, renewal, and hope. Some call the day Candlemas (Candle …
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Making a Holy Home
"Gradually you will begin to notice God's gentle guidance to choose those things that bring enduring joy." God's Presence …
Church Programming is a Bit Like Parenting(!)
Stages of Parenting In his insightful book, Reinventing Youth Ministry (Again), Wayne Rice draws a comparison between …
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Plan an Epiphany Party… With King Cake!
"The finders of two dry beans might become king and queen of the Epiphany party. In New Orleans, the finder of a hidden black bean …
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At Home Devotions for Christmas Season
According to the work of researcher Christian Smith, relationships and devotions are the most important contributors to a …
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Being the Body Together: Intergenerational Ministry
"We naturally gravitate toward people most like us which usually means those of a similar age. The church has long been a bastion …
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On-the-Spot Christmas Pageant
"Whether you only have a few children or you’ve got a small group to present a Christmas play, it is not difficult to hold an …
In Search of the Inn: Las Posadas
"The processional stops at a previously selected home and asks for lodging for the night. The people are invited in to read …
Children’s Ministry Team: A Family’s First Advocate
Meeting Families with Disabled Children Where They Are As the need for disability accommodation grows in churches, the …
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Messy Church
"The church leadership decided to try to do something for all ages together, partly out of a belief that we grow best as a church …