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Learning from the Courage and Witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

April 9, 2022 By Eric Liles Leave a Comment

What does it means to be a follower of Jesus when authoritarian leaders co-opt the gospel of peace for their own agenda of war and oppression?

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Filed Under: Saints Tagged With: Bible, bonhoeffer, saints, youth

The Confession of St. Peter: Who is Jesus to you?

January 18, 2022 By Dorian Del Priore Leave a Comment

I wonder: Who is Jesus to you?

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Filed Under: Saints Tagged With: Feast of the Confession of St. Peter, Jesus, mission trip, youth, youth ministry

The Armor of Light

December 9, 2021 By Christian Simmers 1 Comment

I typically welcome the shorter days that accompany the season of Advent. Less daylight should theoretically translate to fewer distractions and more snuggling on the couch, under fleece blankets with warm cups in hand.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Advent, Advent wreath, Prayer, young adults, youth

Youth Ministry 2021: The Comeback

September 16, 2021 By Miriam McKenney 1 Comment

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.

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Filed Under: Discipleship, Prayer, Spiritual Practices Tagged With: bean bags, beanbags, Calvary, coronavirus, Jesus, ministry, Prayer, teenagers, teens, tent, youth, youth group, youth ministry

What John the Baptist and Fran McKendree Taught Me

June 24, 2021 By Meaghan Brower 3 Comments

Say yes like John. Show up like Fran. Be brave. Be bold. Be loved.

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Filed Under: Saints Tagged With: baptism, Baptism of Jesus, camp, Episcopal Camps and Conference Centers, Music, St. John the Baptist, teenagers, youth

Including Children and Youth in AdventWord

November 28, 2020 By Emily Gowdy Canady Leave a Comment

So often children and young people are perceived as only receivers of Christian Formation. In reality they have so much to offer us.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Advent, adventword, children, Lifelong Learning, social media, Virginia Theological Seminary, youth

Zoom Games for Everyone

July 13, 2020 By Sarah Bentley Allred 1 Comment

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).

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: children, coronavirus, families, games, youth, youth ministry, Zoom meeting

Blessing the Light: A Youth Activity For Candlemas

January 31, 2020 By Jerusalem Jackson Greer 1 Comment

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.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Building Faith, Candlemas, Jerusalem Jackson Greer, teenagers, youth, youth ministry

Where We Stand: Standing Rock Now

November 18, 2019 By Anne Warner Leave a Comment

Last month I interviewed Water Protector Sierra Asamoa-Tutu and Episcopal priest John Floberg, both of whom served at Standing Rock. In their own words, here’s what they shared about where things stand with Standing Rock.

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: environment, first nation, indigenous people, standing rock, teenagers, youth

Church Art Projects for Summer Faith Formation

August 2, 2019 By Christine Hides Leave a Comment

We are made in the image of God and we believe God to be the ultimate Creator. What better way to honor our Creator than to do likewise?

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: art, Building Faith, children, Christian formation, youth

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