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The Piece We’re All Forgetting: Digital Church Policies
Just like when we meet in person, it is our responsibility to keep our members safe, and to communicate what behaviors we expect. Here are five principles for creating digital ministry policies for churches.
Confirmation: Hope for a Lost Sacrament?
When young people feel seen and heard, their faith readiness becomes apparent. Valued, confirmands become engaged in authentic community where deep examination of belief and practice matter. Such a dynamic climate sustains a confirmation program, strengthens the host congregation, and retains youth after they are confirmed. The data shows that teenagers are already motivated to participate.
Canceling Summer Programs: Resource Round Up
Resources for making decisions about canceling summer events during COVID-19 pandemic.
Backyard Scavenger Hunt for Earth Day
This Earth Day Backyard Scavenger Hunt encourages folks to get outside and appreciate creation.
Canceling Summer Programs: When Camps, Trips, and VBS Cannot Go On
Summer 2020 church ministry may look very different than years past due to the continued spread of COVID-19. What can you do to keep people safe and stay connected?
Faith Words Matter: Helping Teens Articulate Faith
Naming everyday situations with faith words helps teens articulate their walk with God. Leaders guide and model, helping youth see God at work around them and in them.
Blessing of the Halloween Costumes
Blessing Halloween costumes at church draws a strong connection between our faith and “secular” holidays. It reminds us that God prevails over fear and death and all that is evil.
Connecting Camp & Church: How Congregations Can Reinforce the Faith Formation Experiences of Camp
Vibrant faith formation occurs when several components work together. Here are three ways to integrate children and youth’s experiences at summer camp into the ecosystem of your congregation.
Trauma and Youth
A brief introduction to trauma informed ministry and how it intersects with youth ministry. Definitions, resources, and a working example.
One Day Youth Confirmation Retreat
Create a meaningful one-day confirmation retreat for your youth, adapting a retreat template that meets the needs of your congregation and community.
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?
Communal Collages
This communal art project invites participants to contemplate where their work fits in a larger picture. Using recycled materials, this is a perfect project for youth meetings or retreats.
Experiencing Sabbath with Teens
Use this Confirmation class lesson plan to help the youth at your church experience Sabbath rest, not just get information about it.
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