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Jesus turns the ordinary into the extraordinary

RCL reflection for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C. January 19, 2025. Jesus’ first miracle in John’s Gospel – turning water into wine – sets the themes for his ministry: Abundance, celebration, community, and turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. The Rev. Micah Kray explores. (Photo by Creative Commons)

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Make an ‘I Spy’ bingo card for children in church

To teach young children as well as help them stay occupied in church, a creative pastor created an “I Spy” bingo card to encourage them to identify items around the sanctuary. Learn how! Post from Building Faith includes a link to a template. From Building Faith. (Photo: Creative Commons)

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Steward relationships, February Toolkit urges

Friends, family and neighbors are precious gifts from God. February, the month of love, is the perfect occasion to begin, nourish and deepen all sorts of relationships, advises this month’s Toolkit newsletter. Also, weekly RCL-based bulletin snippets.

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Martin Luther King Jr. and the soul of leadership

MLK possessed a uniquely dynamic leadership style. As we observe his special day, church leaders can learn from his powerful integration of prayer and contemplation with a profound commitment to decisive and loving action in the world. Transforming Center explores.

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