Worship & Liturgy
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Gathering, Blessing and Sending Forth with Paperless Music for All Ages
There are many advantages to paperless music. These songs can be used any time, any place, without preparation or printing — all you need is a leader with a song they know “by heart” and the willingness to sing. These songs allow people to be fully present without worrying about finding page numbers or hitting exact notes. This type of music is wonderful for children, older adults, and intergenerational gatherings because you do not have to be able to read or see well in order to participate. It’s also easy to include gestures, steps, or even moving around the space to paperless singing.
Saying Goodbye to Pets
Whether we are five, fifty-five, or one hundred and five, a pet can become an incredibly significant part of our life. The love that we share with our pets is a gift from God. And when these relationships change because of death, it is appropriate to mark this change with ritual.
Prayers for Mothers’ and Fathers’ Days
We want to celebrate mothers and fathers, and yet, we recognize that for some these days can be painful and difficult.
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 Sarah Bentley Allred, hosted by Sarah Stonesifer.
Vibrant Worship for All Ages
While many churches offer “child friendly worship” or “family services,” churches practicing intergenerational worship aim to better incorporate all the generations into the entire worship service, not just parents or children.
Make Your Annual Meeting Something to Celebrate
January doesn’t just mark the Season of Epiphany, but the Season of Annual Meetings as well. In many congregations, January doesn’t just mark the Season
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 go to school with
6 Fresh Ways To Teach Liturgy With Teens
When teens engage church liturgy in news ways, faith formation is a result! Here are ideas and methods I have used in my church.
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