Many religions set aside a day on which to watch and wait for the beginning of a new year. Jesus..

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“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by..

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As a D/E/I educator, I get contacted by many primarily or all-white churches, more each year,..

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Tell me. Show me. Let me try. That progression is a time- and experience-tested arc of learning..

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We are knee deep in Lent now, but Easter is coming! Our traditional Easter breakfast has been..

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I love teaching children about the early church and how every week was an Easter celebration in the..

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“The magic of the street is the mingling of the errand and the epiphany.”

― Rebecca Solnit, ..

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

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

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

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