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Coordinating volunteers in the digital age

Acolyte schedules. Vacation Bible school donations. Meals for those who are homebound. Small group meetings. At any given time, every congregation has a thousand and one organizational challenges to juggle….

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The practice of parenting

As my back stretched uncomfortably in half-moon pose, my mind berated my body for its inflexibility. Our yoga instructor spoke grace as she welcomed the class to our yoga practice….

Adventure awaits
Faith in Action

Adventure awaits

Vacation Bible school (VBS) has long exemplified the ingenuity of Christian faith formation. The seasonal education program may date back as far as the 1870s, to the Chautauqua adult education…

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Rostered Ministers Gathering 2017: “On the Way…Together!”

The ELCA Rostered Ministers Gathering 2017, the first of its kind, brought together more than 900 pastors and deacons, to Atlanta, Aug. 7-10, under the theme “On the Way ……

Harvest lessons at camp
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Harvest lessons at camp

Summer church camps are often known for signature events such as campfires, sing-alongs and swimming. But some camps are igniting newfound appeal in outdoor ministry by expanding their roster of…

Children-in-worship series: More than kids’ bulletins
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Children-in-worship series: More than kids’ bulletins

Children today are, as we well know, increasingly tech-savvy. They are practically born with iPads in their hands, and, yes, they bring them to worship. We are often slow, congregationally…

 Explore. Wonder. Create.
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 Explore. Wonder. Create.

The sacredness of nature and the preciousness of childhood are intersecting  in a nationally recognized manner at St. Mark Lutheran Preschool in Charlottesville, Va. This spring the preschool became a…