"Youth need honesty and attentiveness. Adults need to share their own quest - the faith struggles, hopes and doubts that they also …
Reflection: The Price of Stewardship
At a very young age, I began to associate the word “stewardship” with money and pledging. As I matured in the …
Kids 4 Peace
As violence spread through the Holy Land in 2001, educators in Jerusalem dreamed of a safe place where Jewish, Christian & …
Prayers for Rites of Passage
Preparing for New Beginnnings While we often think of summertime as a slowing down time, it is also a time of transitions …
A Thrill of Hope: An Art-based Study for Advent & Christmas
We are big fans of John August Swanson. His art tells Bible stories in finely detailed, brilliantly colored paintings and original …
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Lectionary-Based Faith Formation
"When we follow the lectionary, we read large sections of the Bible over a three-year span. Many churches also choose to go deeper …
5 Types of Sunday School Curriculum
"First, one has to determine what kind of curricular resources fit the needs of your children, youth or adults. Curricula can be …
Rogation Days: Celebrating God’s Creation
"O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us always thankful for your loving …
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Planning for Christian Education & Formation
by Sharon Ely Pearson Sunday School happens. Vacation Bible School happens. The youth mission trip happens. The Christmas pageant …
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Acts 2:42 Retreats: Gather Like The Early Church
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2:42) Plan a …
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