By The Rev. Jennifer McNally Ash Wednesday is fast approaching, and while I have my own goals for this Lent, I also seek to guide the Lenten experiences of my students. I have some classroom activities in place that we do each Lent (you can see many of them under the Church Year tab), but…
By Tim Schenck and Scott Gunn Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck. In seeking a fun, engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church’s Calendar of Saints, Tim came up with this unique Lenten devotion. Combining his love of sports with his…
By Trevecca Okholm Download this lovely 40-day Lent worship guide for families and intergenerational groups, from Trevecca Okholm. Lots of wonderful ideas and activities for the Lenten season, starting Ash Wednesday and ending Easter morning. Each day has a short call to worship, scripture reading(s), wondering questions, prayer, and benediction. Our Lenten Journey Resource
By Glenys Nellist Celebrate the Easter with ‘Twas the Season of Lent, a 40-day devotional and storybook from bestselling author Glenys Nellist. Featuring beautiful illustrations by Elena Selivanova, this book explores Jesus’s mission and encourages children to try to be more like Jesus. Recommended for ages 4-8, this storybook will be a treasured tradition for…
By Derek Olsen “Parents might be reluctant to take their children to a service like Ash Wednesday because of its thematic content; the two big things on tap are death and sin. If they’re anything like me at that age, your kids have already been exposed to the concept of death, if only in movies….
By Sharon Ely Pearson Burying the AlleluiaDuring the season of Lent, the declaration of “Alleluia” is omitted from all liturgies, only to re-emerge at Easter, when the resurrection is proclaimed. Many congregations “bury the Alleluia” as a symbolic gesture at the beginning of Lent, marking the solemnity of the season about to begin. More on…
By Katherine Bogner Ash Wednesday is fast approaching, and while I have my own goals for this Lent, I also seek to guide the Lenten experiences of my students. I have some classroom activities in place that we do each Lent (you can see many of them under the Church Year tab), but I tend…
By Sparkhouse Holy Week is a time when many people who don’t regularly attend church, will come to worship. In preparation, you may want to invite regular church members to join you and the staff in a church prayer walk. This can be done during an education hour on Palm Sunday or the Sunday before,…
By Traci Smith How do you share the deep mysteries of Lent, Easter, and Resurrection with children? Parents, guardians, teachers, and ministers will find dozens of fun and easy practices for celebrating the Easter season with our kids. The practices and seasonal prayers are grouped into chapters titled Ash Wednesday, Symbols, Lenten Prayers, Lenten Refraining,…