"Borrow some wind chimes that you can place near the doors of the church, where the movement of those coming in and out will set …
The Joy of Memorizing (and Reciting) Scripture
"I have found profound personal benefit in preparing Scripture passages to recite in worship services, and in Sunday School …
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An Interfaith Litany Against Violence
This litany was created by Rev Laura Everett in response to the Boston Marathon bombing in April, 2013. This litany was written …
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The Flipped Classroom in Church?
The following excerpt is from an article by Chris Wilson. Read the rest of Chris' article, "Flipping Churches" here, including an …
The Sign of the Cross
Several months ago I wrote a piece on Building Faith about genuflecting - making the sign of the cross. Blessing …
Sunday School During Worship
"We process out before the readings begin, and head upstairs for Children’s Chapel. This is definitely a work in progress, but …
A Reflection: Holy Water, Holy Hands
On that day the Nursery worker was out sick so Ruthie’s mom, Elizabeth, kept the Nursery. Since nine-year-old Ruthie …
Blue Christmas Liturgy, with Hymn Suggestions
"But I trust in Your faithfulness, my heart will exult in Your deliverance. I will sing to the Lord, who has been good to …
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Commissioning and Blessing Acolytes
"A vital part of worship, they blend into the background helping our liturgies flow smoothly. Whether you are a young person, an …
Digging Deeper: The Influence of Jewish Worship
"Thus it is not surprising to find the influence of the synagogue liturgy on the forms of worship of the early Church. This …
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