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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

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

Blessing ALL the Backpacks

By Katie Rich July 16, 2026

Our church has a great tradition we call “Blessing of the Backpacks”.The first Sunday after the..

Children Ministry, Youth Ministry, Back to School, community, prayer, blessing, gift, Intergenerational Ministry

Building the Story: Animals in the Bible

By Dan Jacob July 2, 2026

Hi everyone! At our LEGO studio where I live in Ohio, we guide kids in Master Builder Quests to..

Children Ministry, Youth Ministry, animals, children, church with kids, Creativity, fun, Art History, LEGO

Tending the Garden of Faith

By Karin Berdahl June 18, 2026

The Garden of Faith is the space inside ourselves where we plant the chapters of our faith journey...

Adults Ministry, Bibles, Children Ministry, Early Childhood Ministry, Youth Ministry, Books, Faith Resources, garden, Journey, Growth, Intergenerational Ministry

Building the Story: The Burning Bush with LEGO

By Dan Jacob June 4, 2026

Hi everyone! Since I was a kid, I've been playing with LEGO, MEGA, and any other building bricks..

Children Ministry, Youth Ministry, children, church with kids, Creativity, story, LEGO

Refreshing Spark: Activate Faith for NRSVue, downloadable leaflets, and more!

By Sparkhouse May 14, 2026

On July 1, the refresh of our beloved Spark: Activate Faith curriculum begins! Find out what..

Children Ministry, Sparkhouse, Sparkhouse Digital, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Bible, NRSVue

Celebrate Pentecost with Chalk!

By Katie Rich April 16, 2026

Sunday, May 25 marks the Day of Pentecost this year, and it kicks off an entire season after..

Children Ministry, Youth Ministry, church with kids, Pentecost, Intergenerational Ministry, art

Activities for the Season of Easter

By Katie Rich March 26, 2026

Happy Easter, everyone!The Season of Easter is seven weeks long – which can feel beautiful for..

Children Ministry, Sunday School, Youth Ministry, Activities, church with kids, Easter

Feel Free to Cancel!

By Katie Rich December 18, 2025

Snow days are one of the few things in our lives that can actually make plans stop. When roads are..

Children Ministry, Youth Ministry, Activities, balance, children, confirmation, freedom, gift, small group