Nurturing our children’s inborn spirituality
“All children people are born artists, the problem is to remain an artist as we grow up,” said Sir Ken Robinson, a creativity expert, quoting Picasso in a recent lecture. In his funny, yet disturbing, lecture, Sir Ken emphasized how we have “educated people out of their creative capacities.” While his finger was pointing at [...]
Minister with youth, not to them
With no regret I can say that not every congregation in the Diocese can have a large youth group. Now that the air is cleared and the truth is out there, a more important question remains: what can every congregation, in particular small congregations, do to have a vibrant youth ministry?
As Jason Beschiniski, Diocesan Youth [...]
Minister with youth, not to them
With no regret I can say that not every congregation in the Diocese can have a large youth group. Now that the air is cleared and the truth is out there, a more important question remains: what can every congregation, in particular small congregations, do to have a vibrant youth ministry?
As Jason Beschiniski, Diocesan Youth [...]
Youth encouraged to find their voice at convention
“Amendments to amendments to amendments.” Although this is not really possible in parliamentary procedure, this is what quite a few youth told me when I asked them about what they expected from going to convention. Thankfully, the reality was much more rewarding.
Twenty-three youth came to convention this year, a significant increase from last year. Four [...]
Camp wraps up season
And it was good. Already August has brought the close of Camp Cross’s main season and with it the bittersweet feeling of the end of an unforgettable summer. As we started out this summer exploring God’s New Creation, it seemed as though the summer’s newness would never end. Now, looking back, it stands out as [...]
Stepping back allows us to grow
At this time, sitting here in the office at Camp Cross, I am overwhelmed with the wonder of this place. Of the ability for this part of creation to factor into the transformation of so many lives. This part of creation, filled with people who are learning about themselves, about what it means to be [...]
Putting out the new welcome mat
Do you remember setting out a new welcome mat with the fresh message to convey invitation and welcome into your home? People cross that threshold as they come and go, to and from your place of welcome.
Time passes on. The message is the same, WELCOME, and yet the mat ceases to function as originally designed. [...]
The seasons are changing at Camp Cross
There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away. The first son went in the winter, the second in the [...]
Year like fresh piece of paper
It is here, a new year, with new opportunities and fresh possibilities. It is similar to a fresh sheet of drawing paper, as yet unmarked. How will we start it? What will be our style, color scheme, medium? What if we ruin it? Will fear of making a mistake prevent us from living fully into [...]
