"Chalking the Door" is a short liturgy for marking our homes with sacred symbols and asking God's blessing upon those who live, …
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The Perfect Youth Group Session? 7 Tips
"Questions about faith related personal experiences are another great option for check ins: Talk about a time you felt joy. What …
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Easter Sunrise Breakfast at Home
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the …
8 Activities for All Saints’ Day
"Look at the memorials in your church and talk about the stories behind them. In many churches, you will find windows, books, …
The Halloween Pumpkin: A Christian Twist
"On An Autumn Evening, On An Autumn Evening, Give Us Light! Give Us Light!" Carving Pumpkins and Christian Theology The Lord has …
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A Thanksgiving Reflection: “A Way of Life”
"I think Thanksgiving, just before Advent, is a wonderful opportunity to sum up all the gifts of the …
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The Sign of the Cross
Several months ago I wrote a piece on Building Faith about genuflecting - making the sign of the cross. Blessing …
Making Luminarias: A Fun and Easy Christmas Tradition
The Luminaria Tradition At a previous congregation, my family had a tradition of creating pathways of luminaria on our …
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UnPlug the Christmas Machine
Believing in the true spirit of Christmas, I commit myself to... Remember those people who truly need my …
What is a Saint? Books for Children and Adults
"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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