The Festival of Lessons and Carols, like the best holiday traditions, is always the same, yet always new. Plan yours with care; …
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Dear Parents: Thank You for Bringing Your Children to Church
"I can’t think of a better way for God's family to enter the church building on a Sunday morning than by shaking your hand and …
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The Children’s Bulletin: Which One is Right for Your Church?
"Packets with some crayons and a bulletin are a sign that children are welcome to worship at your church. There are a number of …
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Why Sunday School Still Matters – And Why it Still Works
The goal of Christian formation is not to create churchgoers; the goal of Christian formation is to raise up disciples of Jesus …
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A Call to Worship for the Day of Pentecost
"Come Holy Spirit, Come! Renew our lives, inside and out. With fire and wind, come to this place; gather us in, send us …
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Singing in the Dark: Ash Wednesday with Children
"Finding a way to share Ash Wednesday with children may be difficult, but it is not impossible. In my own parish, we do it …
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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, …
Reflection: Moment to Moment in the Arms of the Church
Children are energetic, sometimes more than others, and last Sunday in church was no exception. They have a way of worshiping that …
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Worshiping with Children
Carolyn C. Brown is a well-known author, especially in regards to children's ministry and children in worship. She now blogs at …
Kids and Compline
Jeff Jackson is the Rector of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Hamilton, Georgia. This article first appeared on his blog, The …