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Worship, fellowship, and service can all be intergenerational events and projects. This blog post centers on service project ideas to do as a community together. Family Service Projects Intergenerational service projects provide opportunities for participants of all ages to work … Continue reading
While many argue that faith and politics should not mix, our faith requires moral action, including collective action (politics). God commands us to honor and serve all immigrants, politically and personally. Immigration Series For the past two weeks, I’ve been … Continue reading
God is clear on how we are to treat immigrants: with love. This love is not passive; it is expressed in acts of service and justice. Immigration Series Last week, I started a short series on immigration. I’m reflecting on … Continue reading
Immigration is a hot-button topic, now and throughout human history. In this first of a series of blog posts on immigration, I focus on helpful—and unhelpful—language. Current Events, Ancient History You would have to be living as a hermit not … Continue reading
What if we teach children with their parents or caregivers? Family-focused, intergenerational learning offers a variety of positive benefits for all. Family Sunday School Intergenerational learning offers so many benefits for all ages: strengthening faith, nurturing community, passing on traditions, … Continue reading
Unless we experience love for our authentic selves from others, we cannot fully experience God’s unconditional love. Our communities of Christ must be based on a web of authentic relationships. Doubt, Vulnerability, and Authenticity This is the third and final … 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—without vulnerability. How can you create a safe space where people can be vulnerable in our faith communities? Doubt, … 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. If … Continue reading
It is Pride season. Marsha P. Johnson, Bayard Rustin, and Maya Angelou are all queer activists who lived out their faith. Check out this post for ideas on how to talk about them in CYF programs. Faithful Queer Leaders June … Continue reading
Though the Holy Spirit has always been here, God gave Jesus-followers the gift of the Spirit’s indwelling on the Jewish festival of Shavuot. Living by the Spirit is to serve others. Living contrary to the Spirit is to serve only … Continue reading