Find Resources for Families & Children's Faith Formation Here:
In-person Sunday School for children meets during second hour, 10 minutes after the worship service ends (beginning at ~10:50 am), from mid-Sept through the end of June. This year we have four classes: for 2s & 3s; 4s & 5s; 1st & 2nd grade; and 3rd-5th grade.
Extend the learning from each week's Sunday School lessons by using the activities available at shinefamilies.org.
Extend the learning from each week's Sunday School lessons by using the activities available at shinefamilies.org.
Lent 2023: Created in the Image of God, Shaped by Jesus
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22. This year’s Lenten journey is about discovering what it means to be fully human. The journey is shaped by communion with our Creator, a closer walk with the ultimate human, Jesus, and sensitivity to the breath of God, the Holy Spirit.
Copies of the Lent at Home: Created in the Image of God devotional, and calendar (laminated to serve as a placemat), offer simple scriptures and activities for daily or weekly prayer that will connect with what happens in our worship. Pick a copy up in the foyer during the first weeks of Lent, or download a copy on this page. |
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Other resources for faith formation:
The Seed and The Soil Project creates music, art, and “Little Liturgies” that follow the liturgical year to help folks welcome the seed of the Good News as it takes root in their lives. CDs and text of the simple weekly prayers are available at Salford (Welcome Center) or can be streamed and downloaded here. The Lent-Pentecost series runs from Feb. 26-June 3. Listen to all the albums on Soundcloud.
Families are encouraged to join the Salford families WhatsApp group to connect about faith formation and parenting conversations. Contact Jenn Svetlik to get the invite link.
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Building Faith 2023: A Closer Look
There are certain stories that come up frequently in worship. We hear them so often that we sometimes forget to listen - or we assume we already know all there is to know! But the stories of the Bible, like faith, are meant to spiral; to take on new meaning and depth at the various points of our lives. This year, we invite families to take a closer look at frequently told Bible stories that follow the rhythm of the church year. In March, we focus on John 12:1-8. We read about Mary showing extravagant love for Jesus. She really sees him, and shows her love in a way that reflects that. How might God be calling your family to show extravagant love? Learn more at Building Faith. |
...And more:
Morning Meditations: Three options of quick morning meditations for all ages, to start the day off well.
Holy Hikes with the Psalms: Click Here
Celebrate Creation with Wondering Questions: Click Here
Resources for Talking about Race with Children:
Encouraging kids' faith formation means helping them cultivate a vision for God's Reign and their role in it, and walking with them as they share that with others. The effects of racism are real in our society, and racial justice is a part of God's vision for healing and hope. Here is a starting point for talking about race with your children. This list is non-exhaustive. We aren't making statements about the parent organizations of these pages, but the content on the pages linked here is solid. In using them, if you do not espouse the particular views of the article, then may you find them useful for their information about child development and what children are capable of understanding.
Chart: ages and stages of kids’ perceptions of race This chart helps you understand your child's level of awareness of biological and social differences between people.
Parent Toolkit: How to Talk to Kids About Race and Racism A practical step-by-step, with tips and suggested language.
Talking With Children About Racism, Police Brutality and Protests This resource guides parents in talking about race, police brutality, and protests; divided by age group.
Video Overview of Systemic Racism Hear Veggie Tales creator Phil Vischer explain systemic racism in a way kids will be able to grasp, in 17 minutes. Simple language and visuals; would work well in sections with family conversation.
Antiracist Books for Kids There are tons of book lists out there, and I (Maria) can't personally recommend every one on this list - but it covers a wide range of diversity in a direct way and is a good place to start.
Diverse books with everyday stories Just like none of us can be distilled into one aspect of our identity, people of color are much larger than their racial struggle. There are probably thousands of this kind of books; may this be just a starting point.
Talking About Race portal This one should maybe be listed first. Published by the National Museum of African American History and Culture, it's a sort of self-guided curriculum for understanding race, racism, whiteness, antiracism, and much more. Extremely useful information for parents, not a lot of content that translates to kids.
Raising White Kids a five-minute interview with author Dr. Jennifer Harvey can be found here; and here is an article she wrote about raising white kids which references the story of Amy Cooper calling 911 in Central Park.
Holy Hikes with the Psalms: Click Here
Celebrate Creation with Wondering Questions: Click Here
Resources for Talking about Race with Children:
Encouraging kids' faith formation means helping them cultivate a vision for God's Reign and their role in it, and walking with them as they share that with others. The effects of racism are real in our society, and racial justice is a part of God's vision for healing and hope. Here is a starting point for talking about race with your children. This list is non-exhaustive. We aren't making statements about the parent organizations of these pages, but the content on the pages linked here is solid. In using them, if you do not espouse the particular views of the article, then may you find them useful for their information about child development and what children are capable of understanding.
Chart: ages and stages of kids’ perceptions of race This chart helps you understand your child's level of awareness of biological and social differences between people.
Parent Toolkit: How to Talk to Kids About Race and Racism A practical step-by-step, with tips and suggested language.
Talking With Children About Racism, Police Brutality and Protests This resource guides parents in talking about race, police brutality, and protests; divided by age group.
Video Overview of Systemic Racism Hear Veggie Tales creator Phil Vischer explain systemic racism in a way kids will be able to grasp, in 17 minutes. Simple language and visuals; would work well in sections with family conversation.
Antiracist Books for Kids There are tons of book lists out there, and I (Maria) can't personally recommend every one on this list - but it covers a wide range of diversity in a direct way and is a good place to start.
Diverse books with everyday stories Just like none of us can be distilled into one aspect of our identity, people of color are much larger than their racial struggle. There are probably thousands of this kind of books; may this be just a starting point.
Talking About Race portal This one should maybe be listed first. Published by the National Museum of African American History and Culture, it's a sort of self-guided curriculum for understanding race, racism, whiteness, antiracism, and much more. Extremely useful information for parents, not a lot of content that translates to kids.
Raising White Kids a five-minute interview with author Dr. Jennifer Harvey can be found here; and here is an article she wrote about raising white kids which references the story of Amy Cooper calling 911 in Central Park.
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