family ministry

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 …

On that day the Nursery worker was out sick so Ruthie’s mom, Elizabeth, kept the Nursery. Since nine-year-old Ruthie …

The season of Epiphany is a season of beginnings. It starts in January, the month when popular culture invites us to …

The Luminaria Tradition At a previous congregation, my family had a tradition of creating pathways of luminaria on our …

Believing in the true spirit of Christmas, I commit myself to... Remember those people who truly need my …

There is a challenging child in every group. As Christian educators we may have opportunities to learn about autism, learning …

Children in Church There is a conversation in our parish, as in so many churches around the country, about what role children and …

The following article is adapted from “Children and Spirituality,” a brochure developed by the Mother’s …

"Encourage families to have conversations at home about stewardship issues, including money, possessions, and …

Driving back from a splendid Western Christian Educators’ Conference (WCEC) gathering at Tahoe with keynoters …