"Somewhere in my adulthood, I began the practice of genuflecting. I don't remember the day or the service, it just seems to have …
Simple Ways to Prayer
"I didn’t recognize it at the time, but these were times of prayer, times when I was filled with God’s love and …
9 Ways to Create Family Worship Services
Kathy Bozzuti-Jones is Associate Director for Faith Formation at Trinity Wall Street. This article first appeared in the Fall 2011 …
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A Creative Mindfulness Retreat
Planning a Weekend Retreat A while ago I was asked to lead a retreat for a church weekend. I chose the theme of "Creative …
World Day of Prayer and Action for Children
What Is The World Day of Prayer and Action for Children? The World Day of Prayer and Action for Children brings …
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A Prayer for Children
Prayer for Children This prayer, written by Ian Hughes, has been found in a variety of publications and throughout the …
Praying with Older Children
from Living the Good News Just as older children (ages 9, 10, 11) have varied learning styles, they also have varied reactions …
Existential Intelligence
"Existential intelligence might be manifest in someone who is concerned with fundamental questions about existence, or who …
Presenting and Blessing Bibles: Liturgy and Prayers
"Encourage us with the help of the Holy Spirit to use these sacred writings for our prayer and inspiration, for the increase of …
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18 Creative Ways to Support Leaders
Here are eighteen ways that churches have said to their group leaders, “Thanks! You’re doing a great job, and someone is …