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May 3: Family faith formation at home — Awe in the early church

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Welcome  Invite various persons to bring a designated item and use this liturgy to begin your time of learning together.  One:    Come, let us gather around and see how the Spirit will nurture our faith today. All:      Who is with us? One:    Christ, the light of the world. (Place a candle on a table in your gathering place and light it.) All:      Who is with us? One:   The Love of God, who came to meet us in the world. (Place a cross on a table in your gathering place.) All:      Who is with us? One:    The Wisdom of God, who speaks through the Scriptures. (Place an open Bible on a table in your gathering place.) All:      Who is with us? One:    The Grace of God, who proclaims we are children of God. (Place a symbol of baptism – a bowl of water, a seashell – on a table in your gathering space.) All:      Who is with us? One:    Our risen Lord, who meets us at the table. (Place a symbol of communion – a plate and cup, a loaf of bread, grapes – on a table … [Read more...]

Keeping it simple: Christian education at home

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One of the best things about stories is their ability to transport us to a world different than our own.  Access to the larger “real” world is fairly limited right now, but stories allow us to step into and imagine we are part of them.  At the same time, being within our homes uniquely situates us to envision the early church.  In this activity, your children will reflect on the simple routines of early Christians as presented in Acts 2. Begin the time with your children by reflecting on your family’s routines over the last several weeks.  Discuss what daily routines from before the pandemic have become more important to your family.  Also, notice any routines you’ve added that have helped you.  You may want to begin the conversation by offering a few examples.  (“It’s been important to me that we continue to eat dinner together every night.  Even though we’re all together in the house throughout the day, we’re busy doing our own thing.  I like checking in with you while we enjoy … [Read more...]

A service of remembrance

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During this time of social distancing, we are faced with the painful reality of being unable to gather for services of witness to the resurrection. It is in times of grief and mourning that we most want and need to be together — and there is no substitute for doing so. However, we still seek ways to share memories, support each other and celebrate the lives of those we love. We still need to worship. We still need to be reminded that our story is a part of God's salvation story, no matter our current circumstances. We still need to bear witness to the resurrection. We still need to give thanks for the life of those whose baptism is now complete.   We recognize that coming together in cyberspace is not the same as joining for worship in our sanctuaries. Nonetheless, we pray that this service will provide a means of comfort and solace until such a time as we are able to safely be together in person. May the Spirit unite us, uphold us and support us, no matter where we are or … [Read more...]

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