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Date: May 29, 2022 Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1-13 Free Resource: Praying in One Accord (Cross+Gen Education, NL) Unit Theme (May 15—June 5): Living in Hope The Point: God’s grace is given, not earned. Is Christian unity even possible? Maybe it … 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
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
Bible Reading: Acts 6:1–7:2a, 44-60 Free Resource: Giving Our Gifts (Youth – NL) Unit Theme (April 4—May 23): Birth of the Church The Point: God is present in the midst of disagreement, fear, and danger. This week we move from … Continue reading
Do you need to lead confirmation online this year (or at least the fall)? Would you like more than Zoom has to offer? Are you concerned about using Facebook due to privacy or other concerns? I am very excited to … Continue reading
While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts our church communities, we can use this opportunity to establish long-lasting practices for intergenerational community-building and home faith formation. Different Contexts The first thing we need to acknowledge is that there is not one faith … 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
Do I have your attention? Just a warning: this post is a bit depressing. Sorry about that, but sometimes the bad news needs to be said aloud (or written) before we can tackle it and find the good news and … Continue reading
Last week, we read about the apostle Paul’s visit to the city of Thessalonica and his later letter to the church there. This week, we follow Paul as he heads south to the city of Corinth. The passage in Acts … Continue reading
Today, we have Part 2 of my four-week series on Cross+Generational Ministry. Last week, I shared my belief that every single person in our congregations has something to learn from every other person, and, as a corollary, each person has … Continue reading