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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Watch here for other resources as they come.