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I am very excited to announce that our 2022-2023 faith formation resources are ready to purchase! The fall lessons (or the equivalent for that product) for the Narrative Lectionary products are available for immediate download with the Revised Common Lectionary … Continue reading
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
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
What Is a Lectionary? There is great diversity in what happens in church worship services across denominations. One of the (near) universal components is the reading of Scripture. The question is: which Scripture reading—or readings—are read? In many churches and … Continue reading
Last week, I reflected on the dangers of this pandemic. Gathering physically carries the risk of serious sickness or death. The social isolation from not gathering carries a negative impact in terms of both mental and physical health. Most congregations … Continue reading