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Black History Month Titles for February (and March, and April, and June, and...)

By Sparkhouse February 20, 2025

God's Holy DarknessStrength to LoveAshes to Action: Finding Myself at the Intersection of the..

race, Resources, conversation, social justice, Black History Month

Life Renewed - Diving into Lenten Devotions

By Karin Berdahl January 9, 2025

Meet some of the contributors to Life Renewed: Devotions for Lent 2025 as they talk about their..

Devotional, New Product Release, devotionals, interview, Lent

Crumbling Like a Cookie in the Face of Holiday Season Programming? Let Sparkhouse Digital Help! Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Resources

By Heather Blackstone December 12, 2024

Sorry tryptophan, we could not humor you this year. The Advent and December 1 twins dashed by so..

Sparkhouse Digital, Youth Ministry, Activities, Advent, children, Christmas, christmas activities, epiphany

In a Time of Trial: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Folks with Recommended Books for Churches

By Heather Blackstone November 28, 2024

700%. That’s how much calls to LGBTQIA+ crisis hotlines have increased since November 5th. Part of..

church, community, Grief, Resources, lgbtq, love, love wins

Talking with Children, Teens, and Families about Election Results

By Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade November 8, 2024

The 2024 election season has been one of the most contentious in American history. Children,..

Children Ministry, Youth Ministry, compassion, election, Politics

‘Tis the Season for Sparkhouse: Creative Christmas Programs for Your Church

By Heather Blackstone October 15, 2024

Whether your church has some kids, lots of kids, or even no kids at all, Sparkhouse has you covered..

Children Ministry, Sparkhouse, Sparkhouse Digital, Advent, children, Christmas, Faith Resources, christmas activities, Resources, music, Intergenerational Ministry

Something New with Holy Moly

By Sparkhouse September 17, 2024

If you choose Holy Moly curriculum for your children’s ministry, we have news for you! Sparkhouse..

Sparkhouse Digital, Holy Moly

Digging into the Unearthing Us Facilitator Guide (Part 3)

By Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown August 29, 2024

In this final post of our 3-part series with Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown, learn more about her..

leadership, senior high ministry, Joe Davis books

Unscheduled Grace Intergenerational Event FREE DOWNLOAD

By Heather Blackstone August 26, 2024

Oops. That was my response when I found the devotional book my church gave me to take to college...

Intergenerational Ministry, college, Unscheduled Grace

Digging into the Unearthing Us Facilitator Guide (Part 2)

By Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown August 22, 2024

In this post, learn more about Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown's perspectives on poetry, scripture, and..