Cookie Church is a child-centered-but-not-just-for-kids, mostly child-led evening liturgy...We want to invite kids deeper into our …
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Gathering, Blessing and Sending Forth with Paperless Music for All Ages
This type of music is wonderful for children, older adults, and intergenerational gatherings because you do not need to have …
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Webinar: Speaking to the Whole Room—Tips on Intergenerational Preaching
Resources for the webinar "Speaking to the Whole Room: Tips on Intergenerational Preaching" with presenters Mark Jefferson and …
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Vibrant Worship for All Ages
What Congregations Practicing Intergenerational Worship Have In Common What is “intergenerational worship”? “Intergenerational …
Vibrant Worship for All Ages: What Congregations Practicing Intergenerational Worship Have In Common
Background As a student entering my third year at Virginia Theological Seminary, I was invited to co-coordinate a Thursday …
Illuminated Cards to Teach the Liturgy
Ultimately the well-formed life of prayer is about unifying that experience: two sides of the same card. Gamifying the Liturgy I …
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6 Fresh Ways To Teach Liturgy With Teens
"Especially when teaching inter-generational groups, or communities with widely varying levels of education, grounding a …
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Make a “Wall of Prayer” For Children’s Chapel
"The children had no trouble finding words to tell God how wonderful God is and to thank God for the gifts God gives us. We wrote …
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“Dollar Store Children Sermons”: 10 Tips For Object Lessons That Actually Work
"Now is the fun part. Brainstorm a list of objects that connect with the direction that you are being pulled. For example, let’s …
Home Church: How My Awesome Kids Talked Us into Worshipping in the Living Room
"What had begun as a way to fit church in at home became a beautiful and meaningful family gathering. I can only hope that one day …