https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:18:10 +0000 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:27:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/tools-and-resources-choosing-sunday-morning-childrens All curricula teaches theology in some way. Whether during education hour or the worship service, the curriculum your church uses is introducing your children to God’s word. Are you certain it’s teaching the Bible in a way that is consistent with your theology?  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/tools-and-resources-choosing-sunday-morning-childrens Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:27:11 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/family-celebrations-childrens-message-celebration-lords This post is part of the Welcoming Children to the Lord's Supper Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers to nurture the faith of children and engage the sa Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/family-celebrations-childrens-message-celebration-lords Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:53:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/guess-how-much-god-loves-you-childrens-message-lords-supper This post is part of the Welcoming Children to the Lord's Supper Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers to nurture the faith of children and engage the sacrament to Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/guess-how-much-god-loves-you-childrens-message-lords-supper Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:52:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/finding-your-place-family-tree Last night over dinner, my husband and I listened to a dear friend share her recent journey to find relatives she never knew existed.* This discovery of ancestors on her family tree is opening doors to connect and establish relationships with their descendants. Mimi Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/finding-your-place-family-tree Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:44:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/lords-supper-helps-us-remember-childrens-message This post is part of the Welcoming Children to the Lord's Supper Toolkit - a collection of resources for equipping ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers to nurture the faith of children and engage the sa Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/lords-supper-helps-us-remember-childrens-message Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:06:29 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/children-worship/wondering-about-sacraments-children Wondering aloud is a great way to be with children.  It is not a time of teaching, and it is not a time for looking for right answers.  You are spending time with children to discover with them what they already think, know, and believe about God.  Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/children-worship/wondering-about-sacraments-children Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:52:55 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/dwell-curriculum-review This curriculum review is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/dwell-curriculum-review Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:25:02 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/how-covenant-crc-created-play-church-communicate-belonging Our church was in the midst of giving our nursery a fresh, new look and as this project took off, we found ourselves wrestling with ideas of what to include for dramatic play. Jennifer Uitvlugt https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/how-covenant-crc-created-play-church-communicate-belonging Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:03:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/gods-big-easter-path-intergenerational Stories of betrayal, crucifixion, death and burial can make us hesitant to share Holy Week narratives with children. But these important stories lead us to the cross and show us the need for Jesus’ sacrifice. Jill Benson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/dwell-curriculum/gods-big-easter-path-intergenerational Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:36:22 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/around-table-conversation-february-2-helping-children-and Explore how children can participate in Lent and Easter in their homes and with the greater congregation. FFM team members Laura Keeley, Trudy Ash, Jill Friend and Jill Benson will share their favorite, no-fuss ways to walk through Lent and prepare for Easter. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/around-table-conversation-february-2-helping-children-and Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:48:54 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/death-loss-and-grieving-resources-ministry-leaders-and This post is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/death-loss-and-grieving-resources-ministry-leaders-and Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:44:44 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-books-death-loss-and-grieving This post is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-books-death-loss-and-grieving Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:53:34 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/how-your-church-can-help-build-resilience-your-children-and It’s been a year since I wrote about how the pandemic is impacting our children and youth, and the pandemic is still not over. Lesli van Milligen https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/how-your-church-can-help-build-resilience-your-children-and Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:40:56 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/creating-your-own-vbs-or-camp This post is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/creating-your-own-vbs-or-camp Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:47:43 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-ministry-cohort-engaging-children-worship Being in children's ministry is hard right now. Could you use some encouragement, community, and support? Consider joining Faith Formation Ministries' Children's Ministry Cohort: Engaging Children in Worship. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-ministry-cohort-engaging-children-worship Sun, 24 Oct 2021 17:53:08 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/ideas-and-resources-your-churchs-next-summer-camp This post is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/ideas-and-resources-your-churchs-next-summer-camp Sun, 17 Oct 2021 18:01:17 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/great-ideas-making-most-out-vacation-bible-school This post is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/great-ideas-making-most-out-vacation-bible-school Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:06:39 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/growing-grace-and-gratitude-curriculum-reviewed-fall-2017 This curriculum review is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/growing-grace-and-gratitude-curriculum-reviewed-fall-2017 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:58:37 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/deep-blue-curriculum-reviewed-winter-2018 This curriculum review is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/deep-blue-curriculum-reviewed-winter-2018 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:56:58 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/252-kids-curriculum-reviewed-fall-2017 This curriculum review is part of the Children's Ministry Toolkit - a collection of resources for building strong and vibrant children's ministry, brought to you by Faith Formation Ministries. Thrive (CRCNA) https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/252-kids-curriculum-reviewed-fall-2017 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:19:14 +0000