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Gratitude in an Unjust World
Giving thanks is part of Christian life. It lies at the heart of the Eucharist, which literally means “to give thanks.” It is a central act in scripture’s psalms and epistles. It infuses daily...
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Thanksgiving Is Complicated: How will you get ready?
It is a cool November morning just before Thanksgiving. With each gust of wind, a new bunch of leaves swirls down towards the ground outside my office window. These trees have seen many seasons. They...
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Thanksgiving Day: An Alternative View
Thanksgiving Day has been celebrated in the United States since 1789 and as a federal holiday since 1885. The Episcopal Church numbers it among the major feasts in the Book of Common Prayer. Yet in...
View ArticleIdeas & Resources for Lament & Thanksgiving *Especially appropriate for those...
At this time of social distancing and the cancellation of many milestones of a young person’s life (graduation from high school or college, prom, senior activities, sports, performances, driver’s...
View ArticleA Blessing for Thanksgiving
For many of us, Thanksgiving and Christmas offer a break from the rapid pace of every day life, a sense of love and joy, and the opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. And for many of us,...
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Ideas for Native American Heritage Month and Throughout the Year
As Christians, we believe in the inherent dignity of every human being. We grow closer to God by growing closer to a beloved child of God, made in the divine image. We learn more about ourselves and...
View ArticleDo You Pray for Your Children? How to Start
“What matters most is that your prayer is authentic, spoken from the hopes and fears of your heart. God knows you and delights in your voice.” My First Prayer for My Children When I was pregnant with...
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Family Craft: Thanksgiving Garland
“Give thanks: we do, each in his place around the table during grace.” November, John Updike Make a Thanksgiving Garland Thanksgiving is the holiday we most associate with giving thanks and...
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Building Faith Does Thanksgiving: 7 Helpful Posts
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” -Psalm 107:1 Celebrating Thanksgiving Over the years, Building Faith has published many articles about...
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10 Thanksgiving Prayers and Table Graces
Thanking God on Thanksgiving Do you offer a blessing before meals? Perhaps only on special occasions? Here are 10 Thanksgiving prayers and table graces that you can use on Thanksgiving Day. This...
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5 Thanksgiving Crafts to Teach Gratitude
“The four weeks in November that lead up to Thanksgiving –that lynch pin before Advent – offer plenty of time for teaching gratitude.” Teaching Gratitude The four weeks in November that lead up...
View Article10 Ways to Practice Gratitude with Children
“Put popcorn in the microwave and have children shout out something for which each child is grateful when you hear the sound of the kernels popping!” Teaching Gratitude – It Makes Us Healthier!...
View Article2 Litanies for Thanksgiving
“For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends, We thank you, Lord.” Two Litanies for Thanksgiving Litanies are longer prayers that take the form of call and response....
View ArticleA Thanksgiving Reflection: “A Way of Life”
“I think Thanksgiving, just before Advent, is a wonderful opportunity to sum up all the gifts of the year…” Thanksgiving as a Way of Life Thanksgiving is so many things. It is part of our call as...
View ArticleGrowing Together: Intergenerational Education for Churches
The following description is from Growing Together, an intergenerational program for churches. Growing Together will soon be re-released by Church Publishing. Stay tuned! Bringing Generations...
View ArticleThanksgiving Activities for Church and Families
“Encourage family members to jot down ways God has blessed them. Younger children can draw or cut out pictures from magazines. Read these together and give God thanks each day or set aside time on...
View ArticleA Reflection: The Silver
Maybe your parents had things in their home, that when they are gone, the things speak their names to you. Mom always said “use the good silver” when we had company and ate in the dining room. “Use...
View ArticleDigging Deeper: Thanksgiving Day
“And so the power of the Lord’s word enters the soul and enlivens the heart and makes us rejoice in the Lord. This is the most loving thanksgiving in God’s sight.” Both the United States and Canada...
View ArticleTable Graces and Prayers for Thanksgiving
Do you offer a blessing before meals? Perhaps only on special occasions? Here are some prayers that you can use on Thanksgiving. This may be your chance to start a new tradition of beginning all meals...
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Preparing for Thanksgiving
Lessons in Gratitude and Giving Thanks are always appropriate in our church classrooms. The four weeks in November that lead up to Thanksgiving, that lynch pin before Advent, give plenty of time to...
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