The practice of giving blessings is an important one theologically and for our community life together. In the act of …
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What Does This Day Mean? Handout for Ash Wednesday at Home
To download this beautiful resource for households that supports the celebration of Ash Wednesday at home as a PDF, click …
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Lent & Easter at Home Kits
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, our church has provided materials and activities for families to engage in faith …
Crèche Sharing Across the Miles
As many church buildings are closed and continue to offer worship over Zoom and other online platforms, we can still celebrate the …
Games for All Ages Via Zoom
As the COVID19 pandemic continues to keep extended families, youth groups, and church friends physically separate, here are some …
Creating Meditative Space with A Sand Mandala
This activity was easy to prepare and accessible to folks of all ages and skill levels. It provided a wonderful opportunity for …
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Discovery Day: Helping Children Explore Spiritual Practices
Discovery Day moved us outside the Sunday School box, allowing adults in our community to share their gifts and children to …
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Webinar: Children’s Literature for Ministry
Children's literature can be used in a variety of ways from preaching to children's chapel and far beyond. In this webinar, …
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Pilgrimage: Seeking the Kingdom of God (Leader Resources)
Pilgrimage: Seeking the Kingdom of God Note: Because this is a perennial VBS, the review has not been updated since it was …
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Ash Wednesday for Families
Use this simple liturgy to make Ash Wednesday accessible to people of all ages. We wanted to make Ash Wednesday, a day …
Advent at Home in Community
A half-day retreat at a local farm and a bus trip to a Christian music theater worked...but how were we to educate about and …
Remixing A (Mostly) Beloved Hymn to Prompt Faith Reflection
I believe invitations to remix the tradition, even slightly irreverently, are a profound opportunity to help our people love and …
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