
Six New Things – Week of May 24, 2021
Six New ThingsThis week it's all about who's talking - and who's listening - and letting story-sharing shift our perspective...
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Ron Sandison weaves narrative with Scripture, research, parenting tips, prayers, devotions, and more as he tells his own…

Holy Trinity Ideas
Great IdeasThanks to Rev. Elsa Anders Cook for sharing another round of her excellent Pandemic Prayers - for Holy Trinity Sunday.
Rev. Cook packs a pile of Great Ideas for worship and congregational life in this week's post, including a non-sermon in…

Chalk Art Hope
Great IdeasThanks to Rev. Roslyn Harmon (of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie and Circle of Healing Ministry) for sharing a moment of grace in Healing Our City's Virtual Prayer Tent, which sparked this Great Idea.
Rev. Roz leads a healing ministry in North Minneapolis…

Peace, Prayer, and Paper Cranes
Great IdeasThanks to the MN Conference UCC COMMAntary for sharing this Great Idea from First Congregational UCC, Grand Marais!
The article states:
"Last fall, members of First Congregational UCC in Grand Marais wondered together how they might stay…

Eliminate Medical Debt!
Great IdeasThanks to the MN Conference UCC's COMMAntary for sharing this article about St Anthony Park United Church of Christ and Falcon Heights United Church of Christ.
"Together, St Anthony Park UCC and Falcon Heights UCC donated $28,275, which eliminated…

Six New Things – Week of May 17, 2021
Six New ThingsThis week is all about the building blocks of community:
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Friendship, kindness, compassion, love, and creative problem-solving all come together in Fiona Helps a Friend (Zondervan), the latest in the Cincinnati Zoo series based on their…

Six New Things – Week of May 10, 2021
Six New ThingsLove is at the heart of New Life. As we inch our way toward transformation, Love is our Source, our mission, and our goal. Here are resources to help expand, express, and exchange Love in grace and hope.
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Show the Littles in your life that…

Six New Things – Curricula Supplemental
Six New ThingsSo many fantastic new, updated, or "on sale" curricula presented themselves this week that we didn't want to bury them with too many other materials. Here's what's hot off the press - or ready for preview or download - right now!
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Wind Power
Great IdeasThanks to Rev. Elsa Anders Cook for sharing this Great Idea on her blog, Cooking with Elsa.
Rev. Cook has been creating free liturgical resources, called Pandemic Prayers, throughout Covid-19 closures and transformations. The Ministry Lab…

Six New Things – Week of May 3, 2021
Six New ThingsIn these are rapidly changing times, challenges can seem overwhelming. Anxiety, depression, fear, and trauma are mounting. Here are resources to help you take care of the young, the vulnerable, the church, and your self.
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Help your Littles…