The following is by Jesse Hair, Anglican Church of Canada. The Anglican Church in Canada is a partner in the worldwide Anglican …
Free Coke If You Talk With Us About Jesus
"Intense, personal conversations about spiritual things, which so rarely flow for most of us in the routine of our lives, …
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18 Creative Ways to Support Volunteer Leaders
Supporting Volunteer Leaders As we begin a new "program" year and the start of our education programs, how …
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The Purpose of Church Bookstores
When I walk down my parents’ tree-roofed mountain driveway, I feel closer to God than anywhere else on earth. My usual …
Digging Deeper: Hospitality in the Bible
Hospitality to travelers was both a necessity and a sacred obligation in the regions mentioned in the Bible. …
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“We Will No Longer Be a Welcoming Church”
Building Faith note: This article has been making the rounds in a variety of circles. Continue reading the links from Neighboring …
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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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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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Impressed: How to Express your Church’s Values
"It takes courage, I think, for a community to come to a publishable consensus for the above three headings... Would your church …
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Our New Confirmation Class: “Create Dignity”
"I care very much who you are as human beings and so Confirmation this year will be focused on creating the dignity of …
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Trunk or Treat
"You can just have the Trunk-or-Treat part outside or you can have a combined indoor/outdoor …