Ash Wednesday with Children
Ash Wednesday sets the tone for the season of LENT. Because this is a somber and reflective tone, adults are often tempted to believe that this is not a day for children; however, on this holy day there is much…
Category Family Formation
An Advent Liturgy for Children and Families
This is a liturgy we created as a family for the season of Advent. Originally, we created it for our Sunday home church practice when we couldn’t go to services because of COVID. (If you want to read more about…
Waiting for the Spirit: The Pentecost Vigil Readings Retold for Children
Like the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light,” Pentecost Sunday can sneak up on you, a quick red week before the long green summer. Easter and Christmas are hard to miss: they each have month-long, purple-clad fasts culminating in vigils…
Praying With Scripture in Times of Darkness
The news of the shooting in Uvalde, TX is weighing heavily on my heart today. I have been praying for the families and community affected and for you and your children as you navigate and process this most recent tragic…
Talking with Children About Shame
This Lent season, we will be exploring the idea of shame. In our Scorning Shame | Lent Worship Guide 2022, we will be looking at how we see shame in the stories of scripture, how we experience shame, and how…
Resources for Processing the News with Children
Maybe you, like me, feel weary of processing large and small-scale unprecedented times with your children. Know that the Lord sees you and he is with you and your children. I wanted to share just a few resources in order of accessibility/time…