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
When we look at who “belongs” in our churches and who doesn’t, we often look at sins and the people who commit them. But which sins do we focus on and which do we ignore? Should we really be keeping … Continue reading
This Pride Month, let’s honor each LGBT+ person’s unique identity and move beyond a welcome statement to building relationships and offering a sense of belonging in Christ’s church. Insiders, Outsiders, and Pride Month June is the beginning of “Pride Month,” … Continue reading
In our congregations, we always run the danger of excluding those who are different from us, intentionally or unintentionally. We must consciously work to remove the boundary between insiders and outsiders as Jesus has done. Welcome to summer! For many … Continue reading
In celebration of Holy Trinity Sunday, let’s look at what the Trinity is and how our faith, doubt, and mystery are involved. Hint: while the Trinity is an important doctrine in mainstream, orthodox Christianity, neither understanding nor even accepting it … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Acts 2:1-4; Galatians 4:1-7 [5:16-26] Free Resource: News Reviews (Cross+Gen Education – NL) Unit Theme (April 4—May 23): Birth of the Church The Point: We are all made children of God through the Holy Spirit. Acts of the … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29 Free Resource: Come Together (Families – NL) Unit Theme (April 4—May 23): Birth of the Church The Point: God’s grace is a gift for all. This week we continue the conversation from the previous two … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Galatians 1:13-17; 2:11-21 Free Resource: Mixed Messages (3rd-6th – NL) Unit Theme (April 4—May 23): Birth of the Church The Point: God loves us no matter what. This week in the Narrative Lectionary, we move from the narrative … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Acts 15:1-18 Free Resource: God Wants Me To… (PK-2nd – NL) Unit Theme (April 4—May 23): Birth of the Church The Point: God’s will is revealed in Scripture and conversation with each other. The Acts of the Holy … Continue reading
I am very excited to announce that our 2021-2022 faith formation resources are ready to purchase! Many of the fall lessons (or the equivalent for that product) are available for immediate download. You can see our Release Dates page for … Continue reading