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"Many long-time church members remember the Easter egg hunts with dozens of children and full Sunday School classes of 20 years ago. Of course they are asking, 'How do we get more young families to join our church?' I don’t believe there is a singular, clear answer for this question, a “quick fix” or a silver bullet. But I can share how I would respond to this question (given some prep time!)."

Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary

Roots & Wings FAQ: How Can We Attract More Young Families? Roots & Wings FAQ: How Can We Attract More Young Families? Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative (R&W) is a grant focused on empowering congregations to practice vibrant intergenerational liturgy, especially in Episcopal contexts. Our grant team defines intergenerational liturgy...

We have updated our Children's Ministry Curriculum Top Picks for 2026. The article also includes an interactive searchable chart to help you more easily find resources to meet the needs of your community.

Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary

Building Faith’s Top Picks for Children’s Ministry Curriculum Building Faith’s Top Picks for Children’s Ministry Curriculum Looking for the “best” curriculum for your children’s ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice depends entirely on your context and goals.Below you’ll find a list of Bu...

"Disability is a fact of embodiment. For many, it is an identity and, of course, a daily lived reality. Most importantly, our disabled bodyminds are a reflection of God’s image. Naming disability is an imago Dei issue."

Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary

Disability Is Not a Dirty Word Disability Is Not a Dirty Word It inevitably happens a few times a year. A priest gets up to tackle a healing text or a passage full of demons, and now they are faced with a challenge. Is that story really about demons, or is it time to consider a psychiatric disability or a neurological condition l...

“To help Christian communities learn from and attend to the histories and experiences of disabled people and communities during this month and throughout the year, we at Building Faith have compiled a list of resources that center disabled people’s agency, voices, and work. The list includes books, articles, podcasts, church accessibility audit tools, videos, and more.”

Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary

New and Recent Resources for Disability Pride Month This article highlights new and recent resources to help Christian communities commemorate Disability Pride Month. The list includes books, articles, podcasts, accessibility audit tools, and videos.

"Remind people that sacraments are 'outward signs of inward grace.' Send people out to their neighborhoods, schools, and work places with this question: 'Where do I see sacrament in action, outside the church?'"

Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary

Cultivating Adventurous, Missional Leaders This article offers practical ideas for how churches can empower members to inhabit faith more adventurously in the wider community.