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Do- May 20, 2020
posted on May 16, 2020Do
Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6
If you have them, get out pictures of your Baptism. If not, perhaps use the internet to find images using search words such as “Baptism” and pick ones that speak to you. Talk about your Baptism day. What happ...
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Listen- May 20, 2020
posted on May 16, 2020Listen
Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6
Listen to the below lullaby from the film Anastasia. In this film, Anya has lost her memory and tries to re-discover her identity. She sings when she walks into a building and starts to believe she has memories...
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Read- May 20, 2020
posted on May 16, 2020Read
Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6
Baptism is the initiation into the Christian faith. In the Episcopal tradition, a person's human family brings them before a church family to proclaim that, first and foremost, that child is a part of God's famil...
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Watch- May 20, 2020
posted on May 16, 2020Watch
Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6
NOTE: Today's WATCH content contains discussions of family dynamics including adoption and foster care. The material is intended to honor the complexity of all families. However, we recognize that may not have s...
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Pray- May 19, 2020
posted on May 16, 2020Pray
Scripture: Psalm 78:3-4, 6-7
Pray the below prayers from the Book of Common Prayer .
For Families (p. 828)
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who settest the solitary in families: We commend to thy continual care the homes in...
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Do- May 19, 2020
posted on May 16, 2020Do
Scripture: Psalm 78:3-4, 6-7
Learn about your family. Pull out old photo albums, or call or FaceTime with members of your family. Learn about your family stories. Want to learn more about your heritage? Consider participating in a DNA tes...
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Listen- May 19, 2020
posted on May 16, 2020Listen
Scripture: Psalm 78:3-4, 6-7
Listen to the song Family Hands by Mary Chapin Carpenter. This song tells a story.
After listening to the song, discuss these questions:
What stories does your family have to tell? Life growing u...
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Read- May 19, 2020
posted on May 16, 2020Read
Scripture: Psalm 78:3-4, 6-7
Read We Are Family by Patricia Hegarty.
After reading the story, discuss these questions:
What did this story teach you about families?
How do family members take care of each other?
...
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Watch- May 19, 2020
posted on May 16, 2020Watch
Scripture: Psalm 78:3-4, 6-7
Many Native American and Indigenous cultures tell their stories through dance. These dances are passed down from generation to generation and learned only when a person is of the age to fully understand their s...
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Pray- May 18, 2020
posted on May 16, 2020Pray
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-3
Prayer is not just just saying words, we can also pray with actions. You are invited to pray the Parable of the Sower - Stations of the Heart by Jenifer Gamber from Skiturgies published by Church Publishing In...
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