Traditional sermons have long been the foundation of preaching, offering deep reflection and theological insight. Yet they can …
Embodied Faith: Facilitating Sensory Engagements in Christian Formation
Embodied learning inspires embodied faith. To support embodied learning experiences, teachers need to create environments where …
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A Storytelling Pilgrimage Through the Christmas Story
Storytelling can take many forms: oral, digital, and written. A pilgrimage, as the Episcopal Church defines it, is “a journey …
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Celebrating Ascension at the Airport
"The Ascension is essentially the flip side of Christmas. In December, we celebrate how the divine enters our ordinary human …
Zoom Drama Tips: Using Technology for Biblical Storytelling
Drama at St. Dunstan’s Drama - with kids; kids and youth; or all-ages - was a common part of our parish life before Covid. Back …
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Tips for Creating a Three-Year Cycle of Godly Play® Stories
There is no standard Godly Play program.... Each setting has a unique context, so they each need a different story …
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Explore Baptism with Children Through Storytelling and Picture Books
Sometimes concepts like baptism can seem too large to talk about with our children. Where do we start? We can best support their …
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Group Activity: Testimony Haiku
"At the end of this activity, we are always awed by what God is doing among his people." An hour-long exercise we call …
Godly Play for All Ages & All Abilities
"Godly Play follows the circle of the church year. The lessons and room design exemplify how the child (or any age) experiences …
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Telling Bible Stories in Children’s Chapel
This article is an adapted from Bill Gordh's "Building a Children's Chapel: One Story at a Time" (2007: Church Publishing). Bill …
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