A Gift for Grads

Thanks to author Jennifer Dukes Lee for sharing this Great Idea: yes, it touts her book, but the idea can be translated, see below: Dukes Lee is the author of Stuff I'd Only Tell God (Baker), a journal she refers to as one's 'own little confession…

Aging Christians Can Change the World

Thanks to Rev. Dr. Anna Hall (Convergence) for writing up this Great Idea! After sharing sobering statics about how US Christianity is aging, Hall wonders, "How can those of us who remain in the church as we age nurture younger generations…

LAMENT & ADOLESCENT SPIRITUALITY

Thanks to Dr. Andrew Zirschky of the Center for Youth Ministry Training for sharing this thoughtful reflection on lament and teens. We've turned it into a Great Idea with some contemplative practices to flesh out Zirschky's offering. In the…

Observing the Winter Solstice

Thanks to Caroline Burke, PhD, LP, for sharing this Great Idea in LeaderWise's newsletter: Dr. Burke reminds readers of the ancient practice of slowing down in recognition of the Winter Solstice - and encourages us to do the same in Being…

Triduum Plethora

This Great Idea is just a plethora of Holy Week/Triduum suggestions from Rev. Elsa Cook: it is jam packed and requires no editing! While Cook doesn't offer many options for the Easter Vigil, you can find a Pandemic Vigil here. Thanks,…

Six New Things – Week of November 2

On the eve of Election Day, A Sacred Art offers Resources for Election Season: A Liturgy for Hope and Release, among others. Our Election Day: Preparations / Vigil / Aftermath Great Idea highlights preaching, worship and vigil resources;…

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Advent & Christmas Ideas from the UMC

Although we won't be able to enjoy packed-full sanctuaries on Christmas Eve, there are a variety of ways to gather safely and to celebrate the coming of Jesus. Twin Cities District pastors recently shared some ideas with each other, and they…

Six New Things: Week of October 19

One Cultivate community connection and creativity - and empower your leaders - by Embracing the Gifts of Conflict for Social Change: Turning Toward Each Other: A Conflict Workbook (and attend their workshops: Part 1: Understanding Our Conflict…

Six New Things: Week of October 19

One Contemplative Prayer's time has come! Discover what it is and deepen your practice: Shalem Institute encourages "opening to the Divine" in their one-day retreat, A Drink of Love; Richard Rohr invites us to "rebuild the Foundation" When…