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
Planning for Advent and Christmas in 2015 (Year C)
Christmas Books for Worship
Advent (Not Christmas) Stories for Childrren
Christmas Books for Worship
Advent (Not Christmas) Stories for Childrren
5 Ways to Raise a Grateful Child -mainly about receiving gifts, even unwanted gifts
Have You Planned for A Christmas Eve Worship Nursery?
Thoughts on Over Flow Seating and Children on the Day after Christmas
A Child Made Star Advent Star Banner for the Sanctuary
Thoughts on Over Flow Seating and Children on the Day after Christmas
A Child Made Star Advent Star Banner for the Sanctuary
Children Learning and Leading Carols in Worship
"O Antiphons" for Children???
Call Children and their Families to the Sanctuary to Celebrate St. Nicholas Day on Dec 6
"O Antiphons" for Children???
Call Children and their Families to the Sanctuary to Celebrate St. Nicholas Day on Dec 6
Lent - Easter
What Do You See in the Sanctuary During Lent?
A Lent Discipline for Families: Take Worship Home
Weekly Lenten Disciplines for Households
Burying the "Alleluia!" for Lent
A Lent Discipline for Families: Take Worship Home
Weekly Lenten Disciplines for Households
Burying the "Alleluia!" for Lent
Three Reasons to Include Children on Ash Wednesday
An Intergenerational Ash Wednesday Worship and Communion Servicee
Celebrating Jesus Week
An Intergenerational Ash Wednesday Worship and Communion Servicee
Celebrating Jesus Week
Welcoming Children to Holy Week Services
Holy Week Passports for children and their Families
The Easter Vigil and Children
Things to Do With Your Child (or Grandchild) During Easter Worship
Holy Week Passports for children and their Families
The Easter Vigil and Children
Things to Do With Your Child (or Grandchild) During Easter Worship
A Simple Easter Play
"The Firebird Suite" An Easter Season DVD
To Keep Easter Visual Add A Ribbon to the Paschal Candle Each Week
"The Firebird Suite" An Easter Season DVD
To Keep Easter Visual Add A Ribbon to the Paschal Candle Each Week
Other Seasonal Posts
School Is Out!!! (2016)
Including Back to School in the Congregation's Worship
Back to School Fair Plan - 2014
Recognizing Report Card Time in Worship
No Name Calling Week - January 19-23, 2015
Summer Worship Experiments
Children's Sabbath
Spooky Halloween Organ Concert and Tour
A Book for Halloween and Other Scary Days
Helping Families Say "Thank You" at the Thanksgiving Table
Reviewing and Celebrating the Christian Year in Worship
Including Back to School in the Congregation's Worship
Back to School Fair Plan - 2014
Recognizing Report Card Time in Worship
No Name Calling Week - January 19-23, 2015
Summer Worship Experiments
Children's Sabbath
Spooky Halloween Organ Concert and Tour
A Book for Halloween and Other Scary Days
Helping Families Say "Thank You" at the Thanksgiving Table
Reviewing and Celebrating the Christian Year in Worship
Popping Posts About Almost Anything Related to Including Children in Worship -
Catching the Vision
Catching the Vision
A Worship Service is Like a Soccer Game
Congregational Worship as a Dress Rehearsal for Living in Communion with God
12 Things Children Miss When They Are Not in the Sanctuary
8 Reasons To Plan for Children EARLY
Posts for Worship Planners
What Do You Do When the Worship Theme Is Not Child - Friendly?
Congregational Worship as a Dress Rehearsal for Living in Communion with God
12 Things Children Miss When They Are Not in the Sanctuary
8 Reasons To Plan for Children EARLY
Posts for Worship Planners
What Do You Do When the Worship Theme Is Not Child - Friendly?
Ten (and More) Ways for Children to be Worship Leaders
Reading Scripture So Children Can Hear It, Too
Helping Children Sing, Say, and Pray Along
Creating Children's Bulletins That Draw Children Into Worship
Illustrating the Bulletin for Children
What Goes in a Worship Bag?
One Way to Find the Hymn or Prayer In the Book Before It Is Finished
Reading Scripture So Children Can Hear It, Too
Helping Children Sing, Say, and Pray Along
Creating Children's Bulletins That Draw Children Into Worship
Illustrating the Bulletin for Children
What Goes in a Worship Bag?
One Way to Find the Hymn or Prayer In the Book Before It Is Finished
Worship Art
Getting Through the Sermon
Plans for a Lord's Prayer Banner That Children Create During Worship
Getting Through the Sermon
Plans for a Lord's Prayer Banner That Children Create During Worship
Worship Infant Nurseries and the Worshiping Child
Making the Announcement About the Comfort Room
Crafting Print Announcements That Welcome Children and their Adults
Creating An Interactive Toddler Area in the Sanctuary
Making the Announcement About the Comfort Room
Crafting Print Announcements That Welcome Children and their Adults
Creating An Interactive Toddler Area in the Sanctuary
I Don't Know: We Don't Always Know Everything and That Is OK
... about Children's Sermons
That Time with the Children!!!!!
The Problem with Object Lessons
... about Children's Sermons
That Time with the Children!!!!!
The Problem with Object Lessons
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
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
Writing to God: Kid's Edition
Praying in Color: Drawing a New Path to God
Real Kids, Real Faith
Guide to Children's Sermons
Praying in Color: Drawing a New Path to God
Real Kids, Real Faith
Guide to Children's Sermons
