children Archives

Supporting Grieving Children

Posted May 6th, 2021

Throughout their lives, children can experience many kinds of loss – the death of family members, friends, or pets; the loss of home in a move, the loss of familiarity… Read more »

Supporting Children Amid Loss: Activities for Children

Posted May 6th, 2021

When a child experiences a loss, they often experience a wide range of emotions, which can be overwhelming and confusing. Children may struggle to name their emotions, and may express… Read more »

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Mr. Rogers Day

Posted February 1st, 2021

Fred Rogers was an ordained minister of word and sacrament for the PC(USA) and is a notable public figure whose work around peace and reconciliation are worth remembering. Rogers was… Read more »

Neighboring Sunday

Posted January 27th, 2021

The neighborhoods around our homes and our faith community gathering places are the heart of our ministries. If we are to live out the Matthew 25 vision we should understand… Read more »

Sabbath Practices Ministry Kit for Children

Posted August 14th, 2020

The Sabbath Practices Ministry Kit for Children looks at how to engage each of the essential practices (Hospitality, Prayer, Service, Storytelling and Retreat) with children in your community. Each practice… Read more »

2019-20 JMP Gratitude Report

Posted June 3rd, 2020

Thank you! In 2019, your gifts to the Jinishian Memorial Program empowered struggling Armenian communities in seven countries. How? Helping kids with disabilities or fighting cancer. Turning life around for… Read more »

Giving Catalog Impact Guide: Your Church Your Mission

Posted September 13th, 2019

The Presbyterian Giving Catalog, featuring over 40 items to choose from, is one tool you can use to fulfill God’s call to echo his life on earth. Engaging the whole… Read more »

Minute for Mission: School’s Out but Nobody’s Home

Posted May 2nd, 2019

When the local school district decided to transition from a five day school week to four, a Colorado congregation created a Youth Asset Club to serve young people with no… Read more »

Minute for Mission: Presence for Pregnant Prisoners

Posted May 2nd, 2019

A congregation in Alabama used their 40% of the Pentecost Offering to support pregnant women behind bars.

Minute for Mission: Building Up Youth by Building Beds

Posted May 2nd, 2019

This Louisville congregation is using their 40% of the Pentecost Offering to help build dreams, one bed at a time.