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Family & Children’s Ministry Blog

Holy Week at Home, Part 1

Holy Week at Home, Part 1

Dear Parents, This week I've had a lot of requests for creative ideas for worship and Easter celebrations when we're all in quarantine. Never fear! I've got you!! As a matter of fact, I have SO many fun resources that I've got to spread them out a little bit. I'll be...

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Children’s Resources to Use at Home

Children’s Resources to Use at Home

Dear Parents, I hope you're making the most of this week and looking for joy wherever you can find it.  As we navigate this new - and temporary - normal, your Calvary family is here for you and we are ready to help you with resources and support in any way possible....

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Children’s Church and Traditions

Children’s Church and Traditions

Let’s instead reframe Children’s Church to be a place where children can come during worship to share a story with the leader, break down the sermon on their level, and talk about the things we hear, see, and do in our worship at Calvary in a comfortable place. If they need to squirm, they can. But they can also experience the feeling of reverence and awe that we feel in a sacred worship space.

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