All Editorial articles – Page 45
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BlogAre we inadvertently sexist?
It’s International Women’s Day. We have a female Prime Minister. We just celebrated 100 years since some women have been able to vote. But the gender pay gap is currently at 18.4 per cent and only seven women rank in the FTSE 100 CEOs. All of them are white. Why? Are we part of the problem? Claire Rush of Girl’s Brigade ministries challenges us to think: are we inadvertently sexist?
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BlogWhat youth and children’s workers can learn from Billy Graham
Jimmy Dale, the youth evangelism officer for the Church of England reflects on Billy Graham’s life, exploring the impact of Billy’s life on us and the children we work with.
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BlogReflective Journal: DIY Psalm 136
A reflective resource to help you and others connect with God. This month we look at Psalms 136.
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BlogBilly Graham's legacy in youth work
On 21st February 2018 at the age of 99, evangelist Billy Graham passed away. Premier Youth and Children’s Work’s editor, Ruth Jackson, spoke to Neil O’Boyle, the national director for Youth for Christ.
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Faith at homeForming faith rituals: Contemplative family time
What does the phrase ‘family devotions’ conjure up for you? A family of four sitting around the kitchen table, one quietly reading the Bible and another leading the family in intercession for the nations?
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IssuesMentoring: Russian doll syndrome
During one of my first seaside trips as a child, I remember getting a stick of rock and being fascinated by how the writing went all the way down the stick.
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Faith at homeJoining the dots
Ed Mackenzie explores how parents can intentionally build networks and relationships in their children’s life to encourage faith formation
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Faith at homeStory: Palm Sunday
Here is a story for you to tell at home, perhaps at bedtime or as part of a ‘God time’ during your day. Introduce the story by telling everyone that it is a whispering-shouting story, so you will tell them when and what to whisper, and when and what to shout. You could also use it as part of a children’s session.
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IssuesPalm Sunday: Session 1
Meeting aim: To explore the difference between how God wanted to ‘announce’ Jesus to the world and how the world (the Pharisees, disciples and others) wanted to announce him.
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IssuesThe servant king: Session 2
Meeting aim: To better understand the metaphor behind Jesus’ words and actions, and to engage with it.
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BlogThe last supper: Session 3
Meeting aim: To see the way Jesus shares with his disciples what’s about to happen, and begins the great Christian tradition of Communion / Eucharist / the Lord’s Supper.
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IssuesThe last supper: Session 3
Meeting aim: To experience the events of Jesus eating with his friends before his arrest.
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IssuesGood Friday: Session 4
Meeting aim: To celebrate with the people as Jesus arrives in Jerusalem.
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