Seasonal Programs for Youth

Acting in Faith

A complete, step-by-step guide to starting your own church drama group, Acting in Faith covers every aspect of running a theater program, including information on producing, directing, acting, finding scripts, making and procuring props, sets and costumes, as well as charts and schedules to help make your process of creating theater as smooth as possible.

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Innkeeper's Feast

A MADRIGAL FEAST CHRISTMAS PAGAENT

by Sondra Edwards

A fun and creative alternative to a traditional Christmas pageant. It combines the idea of a madrigal feast with the drama and intrigue of experiencing the first Christmas as a guest of the Innkeeper. A Madrigal Feast is an American form of dinner theater often held by schools and church groups during the Christmas season. Meant to recreate the feeling of a Renaissance feast, it is set in the Middle Ages and often comedic in nature. 

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Let It Shine! [Epiphany]

This program for Epiphany is designed to help participants become more aware of the Good News of Christ and better able to share it with others. Weekly Gospel dramas, craft and activity suggestions, reflection questions and Bible study involve the whole congregation in experiencing the mystery of the season.

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Prepare Ye the Way [Advent]

Newly Updated & Expanded!

Our BEST DEAL for Advent! We've bundled together more than $200 worth of Advent resources into one place so you can save even more.  Most of these elements are intergenerational, although some of the formation items are divided for age-appropriate learning. The children's Sunday School formation is based on a unit from our WorkshopCycles curriculum called "Emmanuel, God With Us" and includes seven workshops (computer, art, drama, kitchen, music, kitchen and story).

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Six Smooth Stones

SPIRITUAL PRACTICES FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

by Sister Barbara Jean Brown

Sister BJ introduces you to five spiritual practices that can be used for Lent or any time of the year: Spiritual Reading, Prayer of Attentiveness (Contemplation), Fasting, Works of Kindness (mercy) and Worship in Community and includes an introduction to the Triduum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil). You will find ways to participate in them to deeper your spiritual life. Each of the six chapters includes an introduction, practical steps and a list of additional resources. This book can be used as a Lent program or for personal use anytime of the year.

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Stumbling into the Sacred

MEDITATIONS FOR LENT

by Anne E. Kitch

Most of us lead busy lives where time is precious and the space we reserve for the sacred is carefully delineated.  Yet every once in a while, the miraculous breaks in and, as if our blinders were removed, we can see the holiness of everyday life.  In this book, Anne Kitch offers short meditations about the day-to-day business of living and invites us to take time to discover the holiness of each moment we’re given.  Perfect for group settings as well as personal use by families or individuals, you’ll find many different ways to enjoy this book during Lent or anytime you want to remind yourself to see the sacred in each day.

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Words of Truth -- Words of Life

THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF JESUS

The words Jesus spoke as he hung on the cross are among the most significant ever spoken. During his time of deep suffering and pain, Jesus shows us honest emotions—courage, despair, dignity, and acceptance. Our love for him grows even greater as we watch him face  death and sacrifice. Words of Truth—Words of Life helps us explore the meanings of Jesus’ seven last words so that we can be closer to him in his experience, so that his courage and fidelity can give meaning to our lives.

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