For the past 2 years, we have done what we call our Local Mission Trip for those in 6th grade and younger in place of a more …
Reverse Advent: A Spiritual Discipline of Reaching Out
In a time of uncertainty, Mary and Joseph gathered what they had and traveled to Bethlehem to be counted in the census. What would …
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How to Plan an *Unbinding* Youth Mission Trip
"Unbinding is a mutual activity. On every trip I have taken, I have been the one who has been unbound to the greater degree by …
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Love and Serve: A Youth Group Learns Compassion in Visiting Aging Adults
"On the drive back to the church, the deacon was able to help the youth process the visit and to claim the truth that faith …
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11 Ways to Fundraise for Youth Ministry: #1 Involves Bat Poop!
"Read the story of the Jesus Feeding the 5,000, and ponder how Jesus was able to create resources out of …
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A Reflection on Outreach: Meeting in the Middle
We are blessed to have a good spirit of Inter Faith and Ecumenical cooperation in our community. One of the things that we do …
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Book Review: Intergenerational Christian Formation
From time to time I receive review copies of books from publishers (other than my employer). Such is the case …
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How to Design a Mission Trip Project
The following guidelines were developed through the youth ministries network of The Episcopal Church and tested through various …
Christmas at Sea: Knitters Outreach to Mariners
Each member of the crew receives a handknit gift, arriving in a cheerful package with handwritten cards, a greeting from the …
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Our New Confirmation Class: “Create Dignity”
"I care very much who you are as human beings and so Confirmation this year will be focused on creating the dignity of …
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