Love of Children Blog

Case Study: Hope UCC in Alexandria, Virginia

Hope UCC in Alexandra, Virginia is a congregation characterized by a high percentage of families with children. Children and youth comprise over half of the congregation, leading to a dynamic but also challenging ministry environment. This case study explores the church’s approach to children’s ministry, highlighting key successes, challenges, and lessons learned.

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There are many partners connected to the Love of Children who deeply connected to its mission. Through our blogs, we want to introduce you to topics and individuals who are actively engaged in children’s ministry and share topics that may strengthen your congregation’s ministry.

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Beyond Physical Safety:

Creating Spiritually Safe Spaces for Our Children by Rev. Eli’jah Carroll When we think about safe spaces for children, our minds often go straight to physical safety—and rightly so. Children…

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Case Study: Children’s Ministry at a Small, Welcoming Church

Back to the Resources Index Case Study: Children’s Ministry at a Small, Welcoming Church At First Congregational Church in Greeley, Colorado (FCC), members believe that children are not just the…

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Case Study: Cultivating a Vibrant Children’s Ministry at Hope UCC in Alexandria, Virginia

Back to the Resources Index Case Study: Cultivating a Vibrant Children’s Ministry at Hope UCC in Alexandria, Virginia Hope UCC in Alexandra, Virginia is a congregation characterized by a high…

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Case Study: Fostering a Vibrant Children’s Ministry at First Congregational Church in Greeley, CO

Back to the Resources Index Case Study: Fostering a Vibrant Children’s Ministry at First Congregational Church in Greeley, CO At First Congregational Church in Greeley, Colorado (FCC), members believe that…

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Creating an Intergenerational Church

by Marelu GrecoDirector of Children’s MinistryWalla Walla First Congregational ChurchWalla, Walla, WA 99362 Becoming an “Intergenerational Church” may seem like a huge leap to many churches. This is especially true…

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Faith Formation for Children in Progressive Churches

Reimagining the Path Post-COVID by Samantha BarrettMinister of Education and YouthImmanuel United Church of Christ Louisville KY In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, churches across the globe have had…

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How Extravagant Is Your Welcome?

by Rev. Debbie Gline Allen Many of our congregations in the United Church of Christ open their weekly services of worship with the words, “No matter who you are or…

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Role Models and Children

by Deborah Dee Brayton, St. Albans Congregational Church UCC, St. Albans, New York In everything, set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching, show integrity, seriousness …

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Why Children Need Church

How Churches Can Be Safe Third Spaces for Children by Bree McKee-Miller Here are some things I know:• Loneliness has been declared a global epidemic affecting both mental and physical…

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