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4 Ways to Engage Kids in Worship

By Karin Berdahl October 8, 2026

The eternal question – How do we engage kids in worship? Here are some practices and resources to..

Children Ministry, Youth Ministry, children, church with kids, community, family, Family faith, kids, Resources, practices, worship, children’s sermon, welcome, bulletins

Building the Story: Celebrating our Land

By Dan Jacob October 1, 2026

Does your church have a land acknowledgment? Have you even heard of one?

Our LEGO/art studio..

heroic, history, thanks, Native American, respect

How to teach Kids about the Reformation!?!?

By Katie Rich September 24, 2026

The Reformation… and kids?!As we prepare to celebration Reformation Sunday, may I boldly confess..

Children Ministry, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Activities, church with kids, reformation, kids, Martin Luther, Teaching

Growing Roots: Predictable and Powerful

By Jia Starr Brown September 17, 2026

We made it to September, y’all…thanks be to God! We are still here, and that means God is still..

love, power, Peace, God with us

Why Martin made the Luther Rose

By Dan Jacob September 3, 2026

In the year 1530, Martin Luther wrote a letter to a friend named Lazarus Spengler. Martin told..

reformation, faith, Martin Luther, Luther, LEGO

A Gentle September

By Katie Rich August 31, 2026

I wonder what a “gentle September” could like in our churches? Can church be a place where we give..

Children Ministry, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Back to School, balance, Routines, fall, confirmation, grace, breathe, Church event

Growing Roots: Next and New

By Jia Starr Brown August 27, 2026

By the looks of flashy commercials and cool gadgets, “next” is upon us - the next school year, the..

Back to School, children, fear, joy, future, Peace, time

9 Essentials for Baptisms from Augsburg Fortress

By Augsburg Fortress August 20, 2026

Check out these supplies to prepare for and celebrate baptisms in your community!

Child and Parent..

Adults Ministry, Youth Ministry, children, church, Faith Resources, baptism, Daniel Erlander, Resources, pastor

A Church-Wide Cleaning Day

By Katie Rich August 13, 2026

Our church recently hosted a church-wide clean.For us, this happened on a Sunday morning – we..

community, Hospitality, blessing, service, worship, welcome, Intergenerational Ministry

Building the Story: Names

By Dan Jacob August 6, 2026

Let's dive in right away to the world of brick building with a mystery. Can you guess what this..

Children Ministry, Youth Ministry, children, church with kids, Creativity, fun, names, LEGO