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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
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
It is getting more difficult to staff Children, Youth, and Family Ministry positions with full-time professionals, but there are other creative ways to make sure this important ministry continues to thrive. A Downward Trend I have served as a Director … Continue reading
Not all people learn the same way. Some people may need a different approach to participate in the curriculum, activity, or setting to the full extent. Learn how to make learning accessible to meet this need. Download a free Differentiation Guide … Continue reading
Summer is right around the corner, so it’s time to start planning your church’s CYF summer programming. It can be a daunting task, so here are some creative ideas on how to make planning fun and share the workload. It’s … Continue reading
Have you packed away your Epiphany stars and crowns? Now we look to our next church season. What are your preparations for Ash Wednesday and Lent? Does your congregation have Ash Wednesday worship, Lenten meals, Lenten services, service projects, or … Continue reading