About a year ago I wrote about how my congregation was looking for creative and intentional ways to..

welcome, Intergenerational Ministry

Summer days are in full swing. Vacation Bible school programs, worship and arts camps, outdoor..

Children Ministry, children, Summer, vacation bible school

Like many churches throughout the country, we have fewer people participating in all aspects of..

Youth Ministry

God loves a cheerful giver. I remember hearing this phrase as a child and smiling to think that my..

Children Ministry, children, Generosity, money, giving

As Christians we have wonderful traditions of celebrating holy days with pomp and creativity. We..

Pentecost, Intergenerational Ministry

It is that time of year again: time to plan for vacation Bible school. I have been thinking this..

Children Ministry, Youth Ministry, Summer, vacation bible school, VBS, service

Ash Wednesday falls on February 14 this year: Valentine’s Day. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of..

Valentines Day, Ash Wednesday

The bustle and busy time of Advent and Christmas will be behind us very soon and the long winter..

General Ministry, epiphany, Intergenerational Ministry

Advent is nearly here, and the excitement for Christmas is palpable. For families with children,..

Advent, family, Family faith

I come from a family of architects. My grandfather and great-grandfather designed municipal..

Children Ministry, children