What’s your new year looking like? For one church, it’s a return to the physical building. Here’s how youth minister Miriam McKenney created a plan for maximum safety and fun in a big pop-up tent.
Youth Ministry 2021: The Comeback Read Post »
Part of my scope of work at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal as Director of Christian Education is attending committee meetings — a lot of meetings!
The Conference Room Table in Christian Formation Read Post »
“…all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.”
As the COVID19 pandemic continues to keep extended families, youth groups, and church friends physically separate, here are some games to enjoy via video conference (Zoom, FaceTime, Google Hangout).
Zoom Games for Everyone Read Post »
Candlemas is the celebration and blessing of candles associated with the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. The Feast of the Presentation marks the moment Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple as an offering to God, their first born son.
Blessing the Light: A Youth Activity For Candlemas Read Post »
As a teen, my stomach sank whenever I boarded a plane. I wasn’t scared to fly, I was nervous about sharing the gospel with my seatmate. What could be more awkward than cornering the total stranger trapped next to you to inquire about their eternal destiny? Yet that’s what my evangelical preachers told me to do on flights.
How to Save Teenagers for Eternity in Three Easy Steps Read Post »
We are entering one of my most dreaded times: college acceptance season.
Please church, welcome, encourage and support the faith, prophetic voices, and ministries of our young people. We need them now more than ever.
Timothy: Young, Able, and Faithful Read Post »
Looking for a simple, low-cost project to bless others this Advent? Forward Movement invites you to create Letters of Love – messages of love, hope, and inspiration for those away from home.
This summer, for the ninth year in a row, I will take a group of high school students on a
Short-Term Mission Trips: A Privilege of the Privileged Read Post »