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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.
Trauma and Youth
A brief introduction to trauma informed ministry and how it intersects with youth ministry. Definitions, resources, and a working example.
Blessing the Light: A Youth Activity for Candlemas
A short reflection by Archbishop Williams provides the framework to ask youth where they can be light to the world this Candlemas.
Talking Stewardship: A Gift to Young People
What moments formed your beliefs around money and stewardship? We never know what conversations or lessons are going to stick with young people, but that shouldn’t keep us from talking. Let go of the need to give the “right” answer and share what you think.
Breaking the Chains: A Confirmation Lesson on Forgiveness
Use this creative and experiential confirmation lesson to help students and leaders experience what it means and how it feels to forgive someone else.
Webinar: Beyond Screentime—Connecting with Youth
Youth and screens: How is it affecting church and faith gatherings? What are reasonable expectations around “safe church” and social media?
Scavenger Hunts for Formation and Fun
Scavenger hunts offer a way for groups to work together to discover more about their churches and its important scripture, objects, and ministries!
Packing for College? Take Along Your Faith
Seven suggestions to help your youth pack their faith as they get ready to leave for college.
7 Ways to Be a Great Summer Camp Chaplain
“At camp there are people of all ages, getting the space and ministry they need to enjoy God’s creation and be embraced by God’s love.
Teaching Sexuality and Faith: New Program Available
These Are Our Bodies invites parents and church leaders into the serious, hopeful work of integrating body and soul. The series includes a foundational book as well as leader guides, participant workbooks and parent books for preschool through high school, as well as a young adult module.
Taking a Trip With Youth? You Need a Group Covenant
A group covenant establishes the unique structure and relational bonds of a group each time you gather. The people, place, and purpose of a trip all contribute to the creation of a unique covenant every time you travel with a group of young people.
When To Do Youth Sunday? EVERY Sunday
Making room for your teens throughout the liturgical year will build bonds of ministry deeper than any single Senior Sunday. Suggestions for how to develop relationships for ministry.
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