Getting ready to begin programs with children means this is a busy time of the year! But while you are sorting crayons, counting numbers of children, looking at the curriculum, checking books and organising teachers and leaders don’t forget to claim some space in a worship service at your church to bless the work you are doing and ‘commission’ the leaders. This is a great opportunity to highlight… Continue reading

This year Pentecost falls on May 27 and there are many ways children, as experts in enjoying birthday parties,  can lead the adults in celebrating the ‘birthday’ of the church.  Here are some suggestions for ways for children to creatively explore Pentecost, for a children’s talk as part of worship and a link to the SA Synod’s All-Age Worship resource for Pentecost which includes a… Continue reading

Here are my ‘Top 20′ selection of books to get you started thinking about topics like child theology, ministry to children and families and inclusive worship. How do we as a church prepare children and young people to be involved in the ongoing life of the church?   Are we countering the negative messages of our culture?  Do children have opportunities to develop an inner working model of … Continue reading

A perfect spring day was the setting for A Day in the Park 2010.  Children loved being able to pet the baby farm animals, share a book in the Story Tent, play with playdough and collage and plant a seed. Families were able to relax and enjoy the day and experiences as everything, even the sausage sizzle was free!  Lots of local playgroups were invited and an estimated 200+ people… Continue reading

Check out the UnitingPeople website and download 101 Ways to Spend Quality Time With Your Kids. Whether we’re mother & daughter … father & son … Pa & granddaughter … or aunty & nephew … the best gift we can give is our time. This download is jam packed with simple ideas children will… Continue reading

04 May 2010 | 11:07:43 AM | Source: AAP Australia is the second best country in the world to be a mum but it’s a different story for children, a new report has revealed. Best and worst countries to be a mum   On the eve of Mother’s Day celebrations, the annual Save the Children report places Australian mothers second only to Norway on key economic, education and… Continue reading

There are so many good Christian books and versions of the Bible available that it can be hard to know which one to choose for your child or grandchild. Or perhaps you work with children, teach children at Sunday school or a kids’ club and are not sure which Bible to use when storytelling. Also there are some churches that give a Bible to each child at their baptism, and depending on the age of… Continue reading