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Times are tough for many in the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual/Aromantic) community. How can your affirming congregation care for LGBTQIA+ children, youth, and households during these trying times? More and more churches are participating in … Continue reading
A thoughtful ministry calendar helps children, youth, and families grow in faith without creating burnout for volunteers, staff, or parents. Calendar planning in children, youth, and family (CYF) ministry can feel overwhelming. Between worship schedules, school calendars, sports, holidays, community … Continue reading
Taking care of yourself and avoiding burnout while serving others in a humanity-based field is hard. Learn strategies to release the stress that can be taken in from this work. We can only help others when we have the capacity … Continue reading
After 40 days of Lent and an intense Holy Week, Easter Sunday can unearth a great ALLELUIA from deep inside us. Will your community of faith feel that Alleluia is coming forth? Consider how you can enhance the celebration of … Continue reading
As you store your Advent and Christmas decorations, what plans do you have for the new year? The coming months offer numerous possibilities and opportunities to consider. Planning for the upcoming seasons of Lent and Holy Week, volunteer appreciation, or … Continue reading
Keep faith formation alive after Christmas with simple take-home kits—devotions, crafts, and activities that nurture connection, reflection, and joy through Epiphany and beyond. The lead-up to Christmas is such a busy time for people of all ages, but especially for … Continue reading
When Jesus said, “Love your neighbor,” he didn’t put limits on it. He welcomed all. Faith-based gatherings should welcome all, too, especially from their own community. Learn how to include others. Jesus said, “Love your neighbor” (Matthew 22:39). He didn’t … Continue reading
October offers rich opportunities for churches to engage faith and community through blessings, banned books, LGBTQ+ inclusion, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and family-friendly Halloween celebrations. October is a busy time of year—the back-to-school and fall programming rush has ended, but as … Continue reading
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
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