"As You Arrive" Activites

By Katie Rich September 4, 2025

Some families show up early. Some families show up late.

What do you do to engage and welcome..

Growing Roots: Feelings in Newness

By Jia Starr Brown August 28, 2025

As we gear up to another year of programing with the ups, downs, chaos, and creativity, we are..

I'm a be-LEAFLET-er! Using hands-on Activities to Engage Children in Sunday School

By David Schoenknecht August 7, 2025

Having just volunteered for "Unplugged Illinois" Saturday of activities in local parks for kids and..

Christmas (Planning) in July: New Advent Calendars from Sparkhouse

By Heather Blackstone July 24, 2025

There’s something about Christmas that can make us feel like we need to do more. We need more..

Teaching with Animals

By Rev Joy Gonnerman April 24, 2025

From snakes to sparrows, sheep to scorpions, animals are part of parable and lesson in the Bible...

Struggling to Craft an Engaging Children's Message? Let us Help!

By Heather Blackstone March 27, 2025

Should you read a story, show an object,or have swag? Should it be funny, poignant, or sweet? Will..

Talking with Children, Teens, and Families about Election Results

By Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade November 8, 2024

The 2024 election season has been one of the most contentious in American history. Children,..

5 Need-to-Knows about Sparkhouse Digital

By Heather Blackstone August 20, 2024

All of our Sparkhouse resources are designed to provide solid biblical teaching in fun, engaging..

Encouraging Kids to Try a New Summer Faith Experience

By Ruth Sall June 11, 2024

Summer days are in full swing. Vacation Bible school programs, worship and arts camps, outdoor..

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