Liturgical Resources
The websites below offer weekly and lectionary-based resources as well as ideas for special holidays. For more on worship visit our Worship Resources page. And as always, we welcome you to contact us with feedback or ideas.
General Resources
Lectionary Story Bible by Ralph Milton
Building Faith (Seasonal Resources)
Iona Community: E-Liturgies and Prayers
Worshiping with Children: Blog by Carolyn Brow
Rhyming Lord's Prayer for Kids
Think Christian (GOT, Avengers & more)
Who is responsible for children’s faith formation?
Bulletins
Children's Bulletins: Basic Children's bulletins for two age groups
Textweek.com (Children's Section)
Spark: Bulletins that follow the lectionary and compliment Augsburg Press's sparkhouse curriculum.
Anna's Hosannas: "I'm Anna, a pastor with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) living in the Kansas City area. I am married to Clint (also a pastor) and we have two children. I've been working from home for the past several years, and part of that ministry is providing original worship materials and songs for those who lead in worship."
The Sunday Paper: ". . . offers big, bold artwork, a simple story line, an activity page designed to stir children's imaginations and spirituality."
Taking Faith Home Bulletin Inserts for Families.
Advent & Christmas
Resources
Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam: An Advent Study for Children by James W. Moore and Brittany Sky (Youth study also available).
Advent A to Z: Prayerful and Playful Preparations for Families by John Indermark & Sharon Harding
The Presbyterian Church in Canada, Christian Education Resources: "Celebrating Advent at Home"
Mary Had a Baby: An Advent Bible Study Based on African American Spirituals by Cheryl Kirk-Duggan and Marilyn E. Thornton
Dreaming of a bright Christmas
God With Us Christmas Devotionals
A Very Messy Christmas Christmas Activities
2018 Advent Resource
2017 Multi-Age Advent Resource
2017 Advent Engage Together.
25 Children's Books for Advent and Christmas
Plays and Musicals
The Wonder: A Christmas Program for Children
(This is from the Living the Questions series and Progressive Christianity resources.)
Four Drama Ideas for Telling Story of Christmas
Four Intergenerational Advent Workshops
Materials: Family Advent Wreath
Why Christmas Instructions (Chrismons, etc.)
The No-rehearsal, Every-child-gets-a-part Christmas Pageant
Activities
In Home Family Ideas for all of Advent
Current studies all show that faith is taught and lived out through what children experience in the home
more than any place else. Since many families are not quite sure how to engage in biblical and worshipful
ways in the home, I thought Advent would be a good time to give some fun suggestions. Try the ones you
like and explore the different categories: Teaching the Biblical Stories, Worship in the Home, Mission
and Outreach, and Beyond the Holiday Season.
Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas by Ann Voskamp
Advent for Families One-Minute Video Series
Kindness Elves (Alternative to "Elf on a Shelf")
Charlie & Noel - An Advent Calendar Story
SALT Project: Printable Calendar
Lent & Easter
Observing Lent at Church:
Journey to Easter: A 7 part series of weekly activities for kids and families by Disciples pastor, Rev. Kristin Jack, includes ideas for:
Passports for the Lenten Journey
Easter Story Trees
Fat Tuesday & Ash Wednesday
Passport Check-In Station
Lenten Pretzels
Resurrection Gardens
Holy Week Passports for Kids and Families from the Sermon on the Sidewalk blog
Following “Jesus” Through Lent: A fun way of moving a Jesus doll throughout the sanctuary to represent the stories of the season from the Worshiping with Children blog.
The Adventures of FLAT JESUS: You can carry Jesus with you and share Him with others wherever you go (from St. James Episcopal Church in Birmingham, MI). FLAT JESUS even has a Facebook page!
2019 Lenten Multi-Age Resource
Not just containing reflections for each day, this FREE 2019 Lenten Resource contains weekly ideas
for families and households (that can even be adapted for use in the multi-age worship/small group
settings). From Ash Wednesday to Easter Day you will find a fresh thought and invitation for reflection
for each day. May your Lenten discipleship be enriched by this resource!
Intergenerational worship resources for Lent (from 2017)
Intergenerational worship resources for lent (from 2018)
Observing Lent at Home:
Define Your Lenten Journey: An article for parents from Vibrant Faith @ Home
Walking through Lent with Small Children: Tips and activities from blogger Sarah Ortiz specific to
small children
For all ages:
Praying in Color Lenten Calendar Templates
Lent at Home: Spirit-filled Practices for Families from The Young Clergy Women Project.
40 Lenten Activities for Kids from the Call Her Happy blog
Lenten Bedtime Prayer from Vibrant Faith @ Home
Lenten Candles from Vibrant Faith @ Home
Lent: Learning to Love from Vibrant Faith @ Home
d365: Devotionals 365 Days a Year
Videos:
Lent 1 2 3: A customizable film from the SALT project
The Story of Lent: A customizable film from the SALT project
Ash Wednesday & Lent in Two Minutes from bustedhalovideo
You Don’t Know Jack!…about Lent from bustedhalovideo
Books:
What is Lent? by Marcia Stoner (There is also What is the Lord's Prayer, etc.)
The Easter Garden: A Lenten Experience for Children by Daphne Flegal and Marcia Stoner
Give Us This Day, Lenten Reflections On Baking Bread and Discipleship by Christopher Levan
What We Do in Lent | A Child’s Activity Book (Kitch) These fun-filled activities for home, pew, or church school, help children ages 4-7 learn about the seasons of Lent and Easter. This book includes mazes, crossword puzzles, connect the dots, and more. 41 pages of activities and a 4-page parent…
Children’s Activities for the Christian Year by Delia Halverson
Pockets: A 48-page devotional magazine for ages 6-12
Pentecost & More Holiday Help
Pentecost Suggestions (The Billabong)
Pentecost ideas (Going for Growth)
Pentecost Prayer & Craft (Flame)
Celebrating Pentecost (Kids Friendly)
Family Prayer Adventure Map (Thy Kingdom Come)
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Father’s Day worship resources
Father’s Day resources (Kids Friendly)
Father’s Day celebration (BRF)
Father’s Day ideas (Flame)
A Child is Born Children Resources
Mother’s Day Multi-Age Services
Ultimate Mothers’ Day Resource List
Mother’s Day Resources (Going for Growth)
This page was last updated by CLC 07/19
