The little children eagerly “run” down the aisle and kneel in anticipation of a simple grape. | more »
Sometimes we need to open and spring clean our spiritual houses too. To stop and take a breath and give our internal living spaces a good, strong scrubbing. | more »
Do you know the awesome moms in the Bible? Here are 10 questions to test your knowledge and to help you celebrate this Mother’s Day. | more »
A choir that includes the very young up to the not-so young can bring energy -- and just plain fun! -- to a worship service.
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Pastors find sabbaticals to be transformative experiences that strengthen and develop the clergy’s ability to serve the congregation. | more »
ELCA congregations have the privilege and the responsibility to offer a Christian presence to those with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. | more »
How do we encounter that gift of abundant life in times of sickness? | more »
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Children engaging in new activities, meeting new friends, and sharing living quarters with other campers present challenges to even the most well-adjusted child. | more »
Here are some safety tips to follow if you plan to set up an inflatable fun house for a congregational event. | more »
Something is lost in the daily grind; pastors need to be replenished after a time of hard work. | more »



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