Ways kids can celebrate World Communion

PART D: International — Children’s book author Glenys Nellist offers five ideas for helping children celebrate World Communion Sunday on October 6. Continue Reading Ways kids can celebrate World Communion

Ways kids can celebrate World Communion Sunday

Children’s book author Glenys Nellist offers five ideas for helping children celebrate World Communion Sunday on October 6.

Christmas calls for a sober resolve

Biblical scholar Walter Brueggemann asks us to pause in our Christmas celebrations to ponder how the world can become a safer place for children and all those vulnerable to the… Continue Reading Christmas calls for a sober resolve

Conference launches spiritual formation toolbox

The Michigan Conference, in collaboration with Traverse City: Central UMC and the Northern Waters District, launched an innovative set of videos and online resources to equip parents and caregivers as… Continue Reading Conference launches spiritual formation toolbox

October is a great time to connect with your local school

The Rev. Dwayne Bagley encourages churches to engage their local schools by first asking them these two questions: “What do you need?” and “How can we help?”

Out of the mouths of babes

Rev. Margie Crawford encourages us to listen to the words of children in how they see the world and describe their faith.

8 ways to nurture faith

“[Parents] may not be the expert on all things theological, but they are the expert on their kids.” The Rev. Kathy Pittenger talks about faith formation.

Leadership Book Club

Join us as we discuss the book Bridging Theory & Practice in Children’s Spirituality edited by Mimi Larson and Robert J. Keeley on Thursday, August 26th at 10:30am Eastern.  Additional… Continue Reading Leadership Book Club

Leadership Book Club

Join us as we discuss the book Bridging Theory & Practice in Children’s Spirituality edited by Mimi Larson and Robert J. Keeley on Thursday, August 26th at 10:30am Eastern.  Additional… Continue Reading Leadership Book Club

Leadership Book Club

Join us as we discuss the book Bridging Theory & Practice in Children’s Spirituality edited by Mimi Larson and Robert J. Keeley on Thursday, August 26th at 10:30am Eastern.  Additional… Continue Reading Leadership Book Club