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Category Archives: Youth Ministry
Mathy-Crafty-Faithy Things!
This post combines some of my favorite things: math, crafts, and faith! After watching the movie, A Wrinkle in Time, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about its rich metaphors for love and grace. The Madeleine L’Engle’s book holds a special place in my heart, because it was the book that enabled me to … Continue reading
What I learned this Sunday…
Sunday evening we had a multi-generational event about the realities of teen life today. The plans have been in the works for months, stemming from an idea one of our youth, who is also a community leader, developed. Adults, youth and the Holy Spirit showed up in the most beautiful ways. We started with a … Continue reading
To Do List for an (almost) Rocket Scientist
Recently a colleague remarked that Christian education isn’t rocket science. Hmm. I’ve never been a rocket scientist. But, I did spend two years in chemical engineering school and I can tell you that while there may be less math, children’s and youth ministry is still wonderfully challenging. I was pleased to see a recent article … Continue reading
Advent Youth Group- when the plan works
Games, contemplation, reflection, creativity, Bible study, connection, fun…it isn’t easy to create a youth group event that includes all these elements. But, sometimes it clicks! When it does, I love to share what worked. Below is an outline of our evening including our ending labyrinth prayer. What worked well was that we had activities for a … Continue reading
Faith Formation (formerly Sunday School) / Taking the Lessons Home / Thoughts on Faith / Youth Ministry
Faith Formation in Times Like These
I apologize that it often takes a tragedy to get real about why faith formation, grounded in hope, is vitally important to navigating this complicated world… Continue reading
Stories that Shape Us – Starting with Pipe cleaners
Youth begin to share their stories, with pipe cleaners. Because pipe cleaners (and youth) are awesome. Continue reading
