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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On All Saints Sunday we remember and pray for all members of the church who have died. The church..

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Fall is a busy season of celebrations that we might not buy gifts for the way we do with "big..

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Summer service is winding down, fall kick-off is around the corner, and—believe it or not—it is..

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The Scandal of St. Patrick’s Day was an actual event in history (I wasn’t just saying that to get..

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The primary themes of Holy Week can seem inaccessible for the children in our midst. The betrayal,..

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Christmas is over, and Epiphany comes with the star and the wise men with their gifts. But the..

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On the third Monday of January, people all around the country typically gather to perform acts of..

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