Back-to-School (or Virtual School) Blessing

Aug 2, 2020 | 7 comments

Many churches mark the back-to-school season with a Blessing of Backpacks for children, families, teachers, and leaders who are returning to the classroom after summer break. This ritual is a tangible reminder that God is present everywhere and accompanies us in every...
Growing in God’s Love: Curriculum Webinar

Growing in God’s Love: Curriculum Webinar

Jul 27, 2020 | 0 comments

Growing in God’s Love: A Story Bible Curriculum is a children’s curriculum based on the beloved Growing in God’s Love: A Story Bible.
Presenter: Katie Snyder, Curriculum Specialist and POINT Coordinator, Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
Register, now! Registration limited to 100 participants.

The Role of Advocacy for Educators in the PCUSA

Jul 19, 2020 | 4 comments

Once upon a time, emboldened by 19 years in educational ministry in tiny to very large churches and a whole lot of APCE meetings, a Certified Christian Educator in the PC (U.S.A.) was appointed to the “Workgroup on the Role and Status of Christian Educators.” Two...

Our Stories in God’s Story

Jul 12, 2020 | 0 comments

by Sharon Warkentin Short The need to make sense of our lives seems to be a fundamental human drive. We all do it by interpreting our individual experiences in light of some larger controlling story. The “small stories” of our everyday lives take on whatever meaning...

Hearing From Our Youth During COVID-19

Jul 5, 2020 | 0 comments

by Christy Williams A youth worker’s spring and summer are traditionally filled with planning meetings, permission form retrieval, special gatherings, conferences, camps, and mission trips. During this spring and summer, in the midst of a global pandemic when churches...