Instructional Resources

This Intergenerational or all ages lesson plan for Pentecost from The Episcopal Church's Lesson Plans that Work is drawn from the Acts 2:1-21 reading. It is well balanced in that offers biblical history and references, movement and action, along with creativity. As with all Lesson Plans that Work plans, supply lists for each activity [...]

From Author and Christian Formation expert, Traci Smith, this resource can be purchased by a congregation to share with every household. Embracing Eastertide, the 50 days between Easter and Pentecost, each week offers a theme for the simple, faith-at-home practices. The themes of the 50 Days of Spiritual Practice: From Easter to Pentecost are: Week [...]

Storytelling with Shapes is a new offering from Illustrated Ministry. Combining both the colorful aspects of their usual offerings, Storytelling with Shapes, uses colorful puzzles to invite participants to tell the story. Story Telling with Shapes is available for Holy Week (5 mini lessons) and Easter and provides a tactile way from children, youth, [...]

Wonder Voyage has been leading young people and adults into the wonder of God's creation for over 25 years. The Diocese of East Carolina has traveled with them to Boston and New York City on past Mission Pilgrimages and benefited greatly from their expertise and faithfulness in seeking God in all aspects of the [...]

Storytelling with Shapes is a new offering from Illustrated Ministry. Combining both the colorful aspects of their usual offerings, Storytelling with Shapes, uses colorful puzzles to invite participants to tell the story. Story Telling with Shapes is available for Holy Week (5 mini lessons) and Easter and provides a tactile way from children, youth, [...]

This lesson for All Saints Sunday from Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church is based on Lectionary Year A. However, if you do not use a Lectionary-based curriculum regularly, this can easily be used for that Sunday. It can be done in person, in a hybrid format, or online. Nothing Found [...]

This Intergenerational or all ages lesson plan for Pentecost from The Episcopal Church's Lesson Plans that Work is drawn from the Acts 2:1-21 reading. It is well balanced in that offers biblical history and references, movement and action, along with creativity. As with all Lesson Plans that Work plans, supply lists for each activity [...]

Jodi Belcher, Lead Editor for Building Faith shares this post: Bible Study Ideas for the Easter Season and Pentecost which includes ten ideas for Adult Bible Studies during Eastertide. Each idea is based on seasonal lectionary readings or a seasonally relevant theme. There are two courses of study to choose from in most of the [...]

Storytelling with Shapes is a new offering from Illustrated Ministry. Combining both the colorful aspects of their usual offerings, Storytelling with Shapes, uses colorful puzzles to invite participants to tell the story. Story Telling with Shapes is available for Holy Week (5 mini lessons) and Easter and provides a tactile way from children, youth, [...]