As the church enters a new normal with COVID and people are moving back into the busy-ness of life, how can we be meaningfully …
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As the church enters a new normal with COVID and people are moving back into the busy-ness of life, how can we be meaningfully …
Continue Reading about Intergenerational Celebrations Using “Faithful Families”
If you’re busy organizing children’s, youth, adult, or parish-wide programs for Lent and Holy Week, we’ve got you. We have …
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February is Black History Month in the U.S., and the theme for 2023 is “Black Resistance.” According to the “2023 Black History …
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You agreed in a pre-pageant haze to take over this year's Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Lent seemed so far away. Now it's around …
During the Christmas season, there is an endless string of parties, each needing their own unique activities. Yet, there is often …
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Sue Vogelman taught kindergarten and first grade for more than 10 years at Sandy Hook Elementary School (SHS) in Newtown, CT. She …
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As we continue our transition back to in-person work, ministry, and gatherings of all kinds, creating opportunities to foster …
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Families in our parish are eager to “be the hands and feet of Jesus” in our community and we strive to do a service project every …
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Last year, when we didn’t feel comfortable hosting people inside our buildings yet, we looked for a totally-outdoor Vacation Bible …
In the decade I have been serving in Christian education, I have found that it is necessary to have a few “back-pocket” ideas that …
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