For our Confirmation Retreat, I created a series of activities around the baptismal promises that invited movement, reflection, …
Seven Last Words: An Immersive and Interactive Experience for Children And Youth
On Palm Sunday 2019, the children and youth of Trinity Episcopal Church in Menlo Park, California, were invited to dive deeply …
A Devotional for Lent At Church and Home
Study and preparation are customary for Christians during Lent. Many churches plan special programs in which prayer practices, …
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Walk, Love, Serve: A Service Learning Trip for Youth
In our congregation, the High School Youth Group participates in a short-term trip each summer. For summer 2021, we created a …
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On The Road to Emmaus: Pondering, Playing, & Baking with Luke 24: 13-33
I used to spend my Sunday mornings working at a bakery, mixing up twenty-pound batches of brioche and shaping hundreds of soft …
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Live Clue: Bring the Board Game to Life for Youth & Adults
I love doing fun and creative events with my youth group. One of these special events is a LIVE CLUE Night. Do you know the …
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Teens Teach Adults About Dismantling Racism
What happens when we let young people lead? Members of Calvary Episcopal Church are not new to being led by our youth: we’ve …
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Story as a Path to Healing: An Activity for Youth
Brené Brown says the two most powerful words when we are in struggle are: “Me too.” These simple words can lift us out of …
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Utilizing the Way of Love as a Congregation: Resources & Webinar Recording
The Way of Love is an initiative of the Episcopal Church that is easily adaptable for other denominations. Rather than a program …
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Handwritten Letters to Children & Youth
Writing letters to our youngest disciples has really helped me to remain connected during these uncertain …
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