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December 1, 2024–Breaking Into Our Lives

Advent begins today. So also, today begins a new format of Faith Lens. Don’t worry. Faith Lens will still bring current events into conversation with the rotation of Bible passages many congregations use on Sundays. If you’re curious about that...

November 24, 2024–The Reign of Christ

Warm-up Question What is your favorite holiday? Share some of the reasons why you prefer that celebration. Holiday Origin Stories Every year we celebrate a number of holidays. Some are national in origin, which is why Independence Day is on...

November 17, 2024–The Impact of Loss

Warm-up Question What is your favorite building? Do you like it because of the architecture? Because of a memory that occurred there? Because of the feelings inspired by the space? Something else? Who Is Displaced? This summer, there was a...

November 10, 2024–Give a Little Bit

Warm-up Question What is a small action you can take that makes a big difference in your, or someone else’s, life? Give a Little Bit People–especially young people–often want to make positive difference in their community. Whether relieving hunger or...

November 3, 2024–Do This to Remember

Warm-up Question What are some of the easiest things for you to remember? This might be something like information on a certain school subject, pop culture trivia, or peoples’ names. Why do you think you remember these things so easily?...