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The Early Church Finds Its Way: Discernment in the Acts of the Apostles

Posted March 11th, 2011

Hungryhearts article by Bonnie Bowman Thurston Your General Assembly has created a task force with the mandate to lead the church “in spiritual discernment of [your] Christian identity.” It seems… Read more »

Thomas Merton: Contemplation in Action

Posted March 11th, 2011

Hungryhearts article by Terrence A. Taylor Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was a member of a Roman Catholic monastic community that embraced silence, yet he spoke volumes about the most important spiritual… Read more »

Just Global Discipleship

Posted March 10th, 2011

This is a mission trip preparation guide for students and young adults, based on the PC(USA)’s call for “just globaization.”

A New Vision for National Ordination Examinations: An Invitation to Discussion

Posted March 8th, 2011

Drawing on the work of the predecessor self-study by the PCCEC, the task force has drafted this preliminary report. It offers background information about the exams and presents some proposals… Read more »

ideas! article: Easter is a Season

Posted March 8th, 2011

Easter isn’t over the week after Easter Sunday. In fact, Easter is a season that lasts 50 whole days — until Pentecost. In this article, you’ll learn ways for your… Read more »

ideas! article: Sacramental Practices during the Lent/Easter Cycle

Posted March 8th, 2011

This article offers an invitation for congregations to participate in five shared practices over the Lenten season.

ideas! article: Spiritual Practices for Lent

Posted March 8th, 2011

This article describes ways to give special attention to the work of self-examination and repentance during the Lenten season.

ideas! article: Talking with Children about Lent and Easter

Posted March 8th, 2011

This article provides ways to teach the children in your life to understand crucial events of our Christian faith.

Abraham, Sarah and Isaac – objectives sheet

Posted February 22nd, 2011

This sheet provides objectives for various workshops, each with activities for children to learn and understand Biblical stories.

One Great Hour of Sharing Children’s Skits

Posted February 9th, 2011

Use these skits in your congregation to promote One Great Hour of Sharing.

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