"The ministry of an acolyte is built upon a formative system of development that is changeless, consistent, powerful, and …
Clothesline Collects: Leading Children to Prayer
"Over the past year, we’ve rotated through a set of four collects, since the repetition fosters their confidence in …
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This Children’s Bulletin Doubles as a Worship Scavenger Hunt
"But Jesus called the children to him and said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God …
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Advent Wreath Liturgy and Prayers for Church
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the …
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Why Do We Say That? A Priest Gets a Congregation Excited about Learning Liturgy
"The Liturgy Moment can be a way to provide ongoing, sustained liturgical catechesis for all of the faithful.... I have found a …
Singing in the Dark: Ash Wednesday with Children
"Finding a way to share Ash Wednesday with children may be difficult, but it is not impossible. In my own parish, we do it …
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Access Sunday: An Invitation to Inclusion
Does your church ever offer an "Access Sunday"? At certain times of the church year in our lectionary, lessons seem to call to us …
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Blue Christmas Liturgy, with Hymn Suggestions
"But I trust in Your faithfulness, my heart will exult in Your deliverance. I will sing to the Lord, who has been good to …
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