Around the Circle; Celebrating the Church Year

Every so often, a little jewel of a book lands in your life. Around the Circle; Celebrating the Church Year is one of them. As a children’s minister, I am always on the lookout for resources that teach about the liturgical year. While you can find plenty of books that...

Sparrow’s Easter Garden

If I threw it back to the 1990s and made a David Letterman-style Top Ten Questions I Get In Children’s and Family Ministries, “How do I address Lent and Holy Week with children?” would be in the top 5. Part of the curiosity stems from wanting to address the events,...

Taking Faith Home: RCL

When I walk into a church, I often wear many hats. Sometimes, I’m the consultant helping a congregation reimagine and revamp their faith formation ministries. Sometimes, I’m a parent attending worship with my seven children. Sometimes, I’m the parent chauffeuring my...

The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t

Managing expectations is a struggle for humans. We often envision how things should go, especially during special seasons like Christmas, only to be met with unexpected disruptions. Learning to navigate our feelings and actions when things don’t go according to plan...

10 Nesting Swallows

I have spent almost three decades living and working with young children. I know that when a little one is struggling with a transition during the day, most everything can be righted by a snuggle, a snack, a story, a bit of outdoor time, or a rest. I always have a...