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For many, families are loving and supportive relationships. For others, families can be a source of conflict and hurt. Navigating both realities as a church is important. It’s the holiday season (“so hoop-de-doo and dickory dock,” to quote Andy Williams). … Continue reading
It’s spooky season and Halloween is just around the corner. Get into the season by hosting a family or youth group film screening and discussion of an age-appropriate spooky movie. Trick or treat! Well, hopefully, this post is a treat … Continue reading
Your program year has begun. What tone did you set for this year? Do you have plans for your next celebration? How can you build on the momentum you have set? Evaluating What Happened I am a “list” person. I … Continue reading
What is the beginning of your program year called? Rally Day, Celebration, or Gathering Sunday? Does it include all your target audience? How does it describe what is happening? Celebrating the beginning of the program year can set the tone … Continue reading
Neurodivergent people may benefit from different ways of connecting with religion. Consider practices that connect to the community to reach people who may be avoidant of the “typical church” experience. When a neurodivergent person thinks about going to a place … Continue reading
Pride Month is upon us and many churches now celebrate Pride by hosting worship services or having a booth at Pride events. Here are some practical tips on how to create welcoming programming for transgender and gender-expansive youth and adults. … Continue reading
From big events like mission trips and VBS to small ideas for households on the go or at home, there are many ways to connect with families over the summer. Summer is such a wonderful time of year—for many it’s … Continue reading
What are volunteers worth? How do you “pay” them? Do you encourage, appreciate, and recognize each volunteer? Share your ideas in the comments section. Paying Our Volunteers? Value? Church volunteers serve our faith communities and are essential to a healthy, … Continue reading
Neurodivergent congregation members may benefit from additional conversation to understand teachings from the Bible. Learn how to frame those conversations to reach neurodivergent members in an impactful way. The Bible is a set of complex texts with many metaphors and … Continue reading
Do your families jump from the palm parade to hiding Easter eggs? Give them the opportunity to understand and celebrate this awesome Jesus week. Palms to Eggs I have found that many families, adults as well as children, miss out … Continue reading