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Earth Day is in the season of Easter and provides a ready connection between environmental care, renewal, and life. Celebrate creation through worship, education, and hands-on activities that embody Easter’s themes of renewal and life. Earth Day is an annual … 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
Jesus instructs us to serve one another, even at the cost of our dignity. How will you teach this to your faith formation participants? Check out this post for some of our ideas! Note: For the rest of Lent, I’m … 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
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
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
This Holy Week, from Palm Sunday to Good Friday, reflect on Jesus as king. Jesus is the king who uses his power and authority to serve others by teaching, healing, dying, and rising again. The Journey to the Cross The … 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
On a festival day devoted to the Holy Spirit, should we ask whether God still gives us spiritual gifts? Even if your answer is “no,” you can discuss our unique talents and how they can be used for the common … Continue reading
Before Jesus reaches Jerusalem for his triumphal entry, the Gospel of Mark includes three distinct but related stories. What binds these stories together is service: love in action that puts the well-being of others above yourself. Called to Service During … Continue reading