Compassion became something children could practice through gardening, welcome letters, and bags of supplies at St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church. Hear how the church adapted An Illustrated Compassion for a four-day VBS shaped by local relationships and creative play.
Summer
Engaging and Welcoming Children in Worship
Helping children participate in worship can begin with one simple invitation. Explore how giving them an active role, rather than only keeping them occupied, can nurture belonging and help them experience the practices of faith alongside the rest of the congregation.
A Fun Children’s Activity for a Mexico Mission Trip
Coloring together offered one youth group a way to connect across languages during a service trip to Mexico. Read how College Mennonite Church involved its congregation in preparing a poster gift and shared creative time with children and their friends.