Talking to Kids about Scary Events

By Emily E. Ewing January 23, 2024

From violence, pain, and suffering globally to the illnesses and harm in our own communities, it’s..

When Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day Coincide

By Ruth Sall January 16, 2024

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

Saints and Role Models in the Struggle for Racial Justice

By Jessica Davis January 9, 2024

As the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and Black History Month approach, congregations across..

Post-Christmas Intergenerational Activities

By Ruth Sall December 19, 2023

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

Talking to Kids about the Incarnation

By Emily E. Ewing December 12, 2023

The primary theological underpinning of Christmas is the incarnation. God takes on human form with..

Examining the Smaller Parts of the Christmas Pageant

By Jessica Davis December 5, 2023

The time has come! That blessed (and often super stressful) time of year is upon us: Christmas..

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts with Help from Online Tools

By Rev. Carla Wilson November 28, 2023

My congregation recently used a leadership retreat day to experiment with a corporate team building..

Talking to Young People at Church about Mental Health

By Emily E. Ewing November 21, 2023

As the nights grow longer and the days grow cloudier, many people of all ages are more likely to..

Advent Practices for Families

By Ruth Sall November 14, 2023

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

Helping Kids Become Peacemakers

By Jessica Davis November 7, 2023

"Carelessly they treated the wound of my people, saying ‘Peace, Peace,’ when there is no peace!"

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