We were contacted recently with a request for books that might help congregations with conversations around current events in Ferguson, New York, and other places where the justice system is affected by prejudice. We thought this was an interesting suggestion, and began thinking...

Title: We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song Author: Debbie Levy Illustrator: Vanessa Brantley-Newton Publisher: Disney – Jump At The Sun (December 17, 2013) ISBN: 978-1423119548 Audience: Ages 6-8, Grades 1-3 Summary: This is the story of a song, but not just any song. It...

5th Sunday after Epiphany YEAR B: February 8, 2015 First Reading: Isaiah 40:21-31 Like a Windy Day by Frank Asch (Written for ages 4-8) Comment: While princes and rulers of the earth may believe they hold power and strength, Isaiah reminds them to look up and behold that t...

4th Sunday After Epiphany YEAR B:  February 1, 2015 First Reading:  Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Telephone by Mac Burnett (Written for ages 4-8) Comment:  This passage warns that though God will raise up a true prophet, speaking God’s words and commands, there will also be false...

During this season of Advent, as we prepare for the celebration of God’s gift of love to our world, we wanted to share our own gifts with you, our faithful readers.  Several of our regular writers were asked to share either one of their favorite Christmas books, or just a...

3rd Sunday After Epiphany YEAR B:  January 25, 2015 First Reading:  Jonah 3:1-5,10 Sorry! By Trudy Ludwig (Written for ages 6-9) Comment:  In Sorry!, Charlie thinks all he has to do is exclaim “Sorry!”, and he can get away with anything he wants. He uses this tactic over and over...

During this season of Advent, as we prepare for the celebration of God’s gift of love to our world, we wanted to share our own gifts with you, our faithful readers.  Several of our regular writers were asked to share either one of their favorite Christmas books, or just a...

2nd Sunday after Epiphany YEAR B:  January 18, 2015 First Reading:  I Samuel 3:1-10(11-20) Have You Seen My New Blue Socks? By Eve Bunting (Written for ages 4-8) Comment:  In Have You Seen My New Blue Socks?, a duck looks everywhere for his new blue socks. He asks all of his...