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NEW Extended Exchange Policy Cross+Gen Confirmation (with online community) Faith Formation at Home Revised Common Lectionary Narrative Lectionary Things are crazy right now (what an understatement!) as the program year is approaching, but we can help! We have a new, … Continue reading
We all wear masks to help us fit in and keep ourselves safe. But we cannot experience meaningful relationships—even God’s unconditional love—hiding our authentic selves. How can you create a safe space where people can be vulnerable? Doubt, Authenticity, and … Continue reading
Understandably, we in the Church put a big focus on belief, the acceptance of certain teachings. But doubts are natural and inevitable. How we approach doubt can make a big difference in the lives of youth, adults, and children. Authenticity … Continue reading
Singing is a critical part of worship, especially worshipping together. If we want everyone to feel like they belong in worship (and are not outsiders), then we must identify any obstacles to participation and work to eliminate those obstacles. Expansive … Continue reading
We need to be careful about how we read the Bible in worship. By doing things the way we’ve always done it, we can lose the attention of worshippers and communicate the wrong messages to them. Expansive Worship So Far … Continue reading
Proclamation is about transmitting the good news to others, by any means necessary. Preaching is a method of proclamation, but what if it’s not the most efficient method to have in your worship service? What are the alternatives? Inclusive Worship, … Continue reading
An intentional children’s time is a great opportunity to include our younger disciples in the worship service. However, it is too often the only time children are included. The solution: make this and (eventually) the whole service intergenerational! The Story … Continue reading
Our regular worship services are the biggest way that most people engage with your congregation. It is critical that worshippers understand what is going on. For those using a traditional liturgy, we must educate all worshippers on what it all … Continue reading
To create expansive, inclusive worship, we need to focus on the language of faith and the web of relationships. All faith formation leaders (pastors, worship leaders, and educators) need to work together to evaluate, advocate, and educate to make this … Continue reading
Our corporate worship services are the events that visitors are most likely to attend as their first introduction to your congregation (maybe the Church as a whole). Does your service exclude newbies, even unintentionally? Insiders, Outsiders, and Worship This is … Continue reading