Rev. Carla Wilson

Helping Young People through the Winter Blues

By Rev. Carla Wilson January 3, 2023

Congratulations! You made it through the gauntlet of Advent and Christmas. Pageants and showcases..

Celebrating Kwanzaa in Your Congregation

By Rev. Carla Wilson December 13, 2022

In most of our congregations, December is a time to celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus. For..

Using Mindfulness to Help Young People Navigate Emotions

By Rev. Carla Wilson November 22, 2022

Mindfulness has become a popular topic for adults navigating a fast-paced, even anxious, world...

Helping the Young People in Your Ministry Welcome Immigrants

By Rev. Carla Wilson October 25, 2022

A joy of working with young people is their open curiosity and delight in new experiences. When..

Starting an Equity Audit of Your Children, Youth, and Family Ministry

By Rev. Carla Wilson September 22, 2022

Across the nation and across denominations, youth and young adult educators are engaged on both the..

Incorporating Storytelling and Expressive Arts in Worship

By Rev. Carla Wilson August 2, 2022

During the summer, the congregation I serve has a tradition of taking the children’s sermon out of..

Empowering Youth for Faithful Activism

By Rev. Carla Wilson July 7, 2022

During the month of June, I was invited to open a local Juneteenth celebration with a prayer..

Talking to Young People about Gun Violence

By Rev. Carla Wilson June 7, 2022

I ask us to wrestle with a painful topic that is front and center in the news across the nation..

Supporting Young People Reentering Group Environments

By Rev. Carla Wilson May 10, 2022

Summer approaches! From May Day festivals to Vacation Bible School, opportunities for our young..

Summer Service Projects with an Accompaniment Model

By Rev. Carla Wilson April 21, 2022

Spring has sprung, but youth leaders are likely already deep in summer planning. Summer vacation..

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