Topical Index

These posts are me popping off on the Worshiping With Children Facebook page about all sorts of topics related to inter-generational worship.  You will find seasonal posts about how to include children in Holy Week services and what to do on Back to School Sunday, short op-ed pieces about such things as why I am not a fan of children’s sermons, “how to” articles about worship kits for children, and reviews of worship resources for children.

There is even a collection of articles connected to current events that had worship connections for children. Fans of the Facebook page asked that these articles be posted on the blog site so that they can be reproduced for publication in church newsletters and similar venues.  As the number of the articles grew, an index seemed in order.

BTW, you are welcome to reprint any of these articles so long as you attribute them to me and this blog and do not use them to make money for yourself.

Advent - Christmas - Epiphany
5 Ways to Raise a Grateful Child -mainly about receiving gifts, even unwanted gifts

Lent - Easter

Other Seasonal Posts


Popping Posts About Almost Anything Related to Including Children in Worship -

Catching the Vision
When the Children Make Us Laugh
Taking Field Trips in Worship
How Long Should Children's Sermons Be?

... about sacraments
Including Children in the Baptism of Other Children
Communion is More Than Eating and Drinking

... supporting parents in the pews (and at home)
Whispering in Church
Worship Etiquette
One Way to Find the Hymn or Prayer In the Book Before It Is Finished
Discussing Worship with Children
Helping Parents Bring their Children to the Sanctuary for the First Time
A Lettert to Parents Whose Children Are Staying for the Sermon for the First Time
Strategies for Worshiping with Children: 1. The Vision
Strategies for Worshiping with Children: 2. Singing Together
Strategies for Worshiping with Children: 3. Reading Scripture in Worship
Strategies for Worshiping with Children: 4. Praying in the Sanctuary
What Is This Room and What Will We Do Here
Sanctuary Scavenger Hunt for Families
Using Photos to Connect Children to their Worship Space
50th Anniversary of the Birmingham, Alabama Church Bombing - Sept. 15, 2013
Resources for Worship Leaders Who Want to Include Children