Children's Ministry
Welcome to the children's ministry page. This area focuses on ministry with children, prenatal to 11 years of age, and their families. Included here are resources and related materials such as free lessons, special programs, recommended websites, resource lists, and more.
Information for Youth and Family Program Startup
Adults Serving Youth
This area covers training, job descriptions, credentialing, and awards.
Classroom Environment
"Children Ministering to Children," Education Links, Fall 2004, p. 8, is about job cards that provide children responsibility for helping make Sunday morning happen, thus giving them ownership in their own ministry.
Holiday Resources
Publications
E-Link Newsletter, bi-monthly e-letter
Education Links, quarterly publication
Ritual and Ceremony
"The Benefits of Ritual," Education Links, Spring 2004, pg. 1 How to set up routine and ritual in the classroom that invites children into a deeper experience of the mystery and wonder of community and the sacred.
"Child's Christening Service," Education Links, Spring 2004, pp. 10-11
Sacred Safety
Risk management, also known in Unity as "Sacred Safety," is a very important consideration. More information about this subject can be found here.
Spiritual Social Action
"Some Thoughts on Service," Education Links, Fall 2004, pp. 4-6, gives tips on how to discuss service with the children and what is involved with creating a service project.
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