"In the Bible, the word “saints” refers to holy people — holy, however, not primarily in the moral sense, but in the sense of …
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"In the Bible, the word “saints” refers to holy people — holy, however, not primarily in the moral sense, but in the sense of …
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The following comes from the Association of United Church Educators (AUCE). This list was created in the fall of 2010 by …
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"This calendar keeps time to remember God's Salvation Story. The stories of God breaking into our darkness. Stories of God's work …
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In all situations, there are a few guiding principles that can help congregations think about how to proceed with developing a …
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Social networking is thousands of years old. People gathered around a campfire telling the stories of their ancestors. …
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The following litany is from The Wideness of God's Mercy. Jesus, who on this day of the week rose …
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"But remember, curriculum (Latin currere = a course to be run) is a tool to help you and your student get 'from one place to …
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by Sharon Ely Pearson I was given a copy of "Blue Like Jazz" several years ago by a priest attending one of my workshops in a …

"I didn’t recognize it at the time, but these were times of prayer, times when I was filled with God’s love and …

"We are all called to be good and faithful stewards of the many gifts that God has given to us. Leaving our affairs in good order …
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