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..

Lowering Your Stress This Advent and Christmas

By Jessica Davis December 6, 2022

I hate to admit it, but when I think about Christmas, joy at the birth of the Christ-child is not..

Preparing an Accessible Christmas Pageant

By Jessica Davis October 11, 2022

Hard as it is to believe, Advent is almost upon us, which means that the Christmas pageants are..

Equity during the Holidays

By Amber Lappin November 18, 2021

Upcoming holidays often spark big plans in children’s ministry. Of course, we want to make sure..

Making Wooden Nativity Scenes

By Ruth Sall November 16, 2021

Advent is right around the corner and it’s that time of year when children’s ministry folks go into..

Two Christmas Programs Available on Sparkhouse Digital

By Sparkhouse October 12, 2021

A long-standing tradition in many congregations, the annual Christmas program showcases the talents..

Using the Arts in Your Christmas Program

By Cathy Skogen-Soldner October 7, 2021

Have your Christmas programs become a predictable format of readings, dialogues, and songs? This..

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