Children’s Ministry
How can we shape learning experiences that will empower our children to explore the Christian Faith and make it their own? How can we show them that they are valued members of the church today? This forum will be a place for us to share the joys and challenges of Christian Education. Come and join us as we share ideas and resources, ask questions, and encourage each other in this vital ministry.
Nurturing Hope
Christian hope is grown and nurtured in the community of faith, the church. We can share the message that God continues to bring hope, even in the most desperate of circumstances. We can talk about our hopes for the world, and invite the children to do the same. Continue reading
Advent Resources
Do you ever wonder how we managed before the Internet? I remember that planning took a lot more effort and it was necessary to build a substantial library of resources. Now if I need an idea for an activity all I have to do is go to my computer. I am so grateful for all the creative individuals who post their ideas on-line. This week I would like to share some wonderful Advent resources I have found on-line. I hope you find them useful. Continue reading
The wonder and challenge of Advent
How do we help children and their families find creative ways of celebrating Advent? How can we enable them to find that quiet place of expectancy in the midst of overfull schedules and lengthy “to do lists?” How can we do this without overburdening our volunteers, so that they too can experience a season of joyful anticipation? Continue reading
Is it time for a change?
I’ll be the first to admit that it isn’t always easy to make changes in the church. We Anglicans tend to hold onto our traditions tenaciously. It takes courage to step out and try something completely new. Still when we see that something isn’t working the way it once did, maybe we need to take a deep breath and consider changing. Perhaps it is time to ask some important questions Continue reading
The Number Game (or what really makes your children’s ministry great?)
Do you find it all too easy to get caught up in the number game? Have you ever compared your Sunday school with those of larger churches? They seem so successful and offer wonderful programs for children and their families. Continue reading
Greetings from Northern Alberta
I would love to meet you and find out more about the children’s ministry in your parish. Please take a moment to introduce yourself and tell us where you live, if you are comfortable doing so, and what you see when you look out of your window. Continue reading
Planning, planning and more planning
Anytime is the right time to plan. So let’s take a look at what we should be planning for at the moment. Continue reading
What to do with the kids in the summer?
The need to keep children and their families engaged in the worshipping life of the Christian community no matter what time of the year is paramount for healthy Christian communities. The question then arises how to make that happen? Continue reading
Holy Week and Children
Holy Week is a time of fear, awe, and wonder for us as adults. How do we share that with the children in our parishes? How do we help them to experience the journey that Jesus made from Palm Sunday to Good Friday to Easter Sunday? Continue reading
Lent, Children and Honesty about Jesus
Lent can be a difficult season to explain to children. It is much easier with Advent – we are getting ready for the birth of Jesus. Children can connect with that. It is fun and exciting and there are lots of neat things to get ready for. I find that Lent is harder with children. Continue reading
