"We are living in a global world, and using music and song is one way we can help children connect to other children around the …
Saying Goodbye to the Alleluia
"Putting away the Alleluia for Lent is like putting away a favorite toy for a while – to appreciate it better later." The …
Candlemas: History, Traditions… and Crepes!
"In Christian communities today, it continues to be a day of purification, renewal, and hope. Some call the day Candlemas (Candle …
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Making a Holy Home
"Gradually you will begin to notice God's gentle guidance to choose those things that bring enduring joy." God's Presence …
Interfaith Literacy: 3 Suggestions From Eboo Patel
"Organize units of study around common themes such as prayer, compassion, service, or forgiveness in a comparative religions …
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Going for Growth: Church of England Statement on Welcoming Children
"If the Church is to take seriously the larger context of its universal mission, it needs to note the cultural shifts and current …
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Church Programming is a Bit Like Parenting(!)
Stages of Parenting In his insightful book, Reinventing Youth Ministry (Again), Wayne Rice draws a comparison between …
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Book Review: Awakening the Creative Spirit
Some books are just meant to be used. I am talking about really used . . . not just read . . . but really …
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Plan an Epiphany Party… With King Cake!
"The finders of two dry beans might become king and queen of the Epiphany party. In New Orleans, the finder of a hidden black bean …
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Massacre of the Innocents
"Perhaps no event in the gospel more determinatively challenges the sentimental depiction of Christmas than the death of these …

