Resources
Click on the expandable sections below for various resources to help you along the way.
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Many of our partner churches have chosen to supply Children’s Bibles to your congregation as part of your project.
Click here to download a guide on what children’s Bibles are available and how to choose one for your church - and more! -
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Including Children in Worship: A Planning Guide for Congregations
Sharing Faith with Children: Rethinking the Children's Sermon
Always in Rehearsal: Practice of Worship And the Presence of Children
A Gospel for All Ages Teaching and Preaching with the Whole Church
Holy Moments: Activities for Teaching Children about Worship
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5 Ways to Help Kids Experience Belonging at Church
Being Intentional About Including Children in Worship
Both Seen and Heard: Why children belong in worship
Integrating Children Into Worship
Participant, not Observer: 7 Ways to Welcome Children to Worship
The Shared Journey: Navigating Hybrid Worship with Kids
Trauma-Informed Worship: Guidelines for Intergenerational Worship
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If you’re unsure of the training requirements, please contact your conference’s designated safety liaison:
Michigan Conference: Rev. Kathy Pittenger – kpittenger@michiganumc.org
Rio Texas Conference: Rev. Dr. Tanya Campen – tcampen@riotexas.org
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The Liturgical Library is designed as a "Grace Space" or "Prayground on wheels" a collection of resources that helps people of all ages engage more fully in worship. These tools invite participation, curiosity, reflection, creativity, and prayer, helping children and adults alike experience worship as active participants rather than passive observers. While every church's context is unique, we hope these examples spark ideas for how your congregation might create more meaningful and inclusive worship experiences.
See pictures and download a list of items that can help you get started on creating one in your space today!
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Communion Liturgy for All Ages
Supporting Resources/Storybooks
Touch the Water, Taste the Bread
Gathered at the Table: Celebrating Communion
World Communion Sunday Children’s Resources
Communion Faith Formation Playlist
For Adult Leaders: This Holy Mystery
Featured Stories
See Children Transforming Worship
An article from the Michigan Conference highlighting how Making Meaning Together partner churches are engaging children and exploring new possibilities for worship.
Making Meaning Together at Michigan Annual Conference
Watch Rev. Kathy Pittenger share about the Making Meaning Together project at the Michigan Annual Conference in May 2026.
News Release- Making Meaning Together
Rio Texas Receives $1.25 Million from Lilly Endowment Inc. for
Nurturing Children Through Prayer and Worship Initiative