Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Buffy Guide | "Teacher's Pet"

 


This is a discussion guide for season 1, episode 4 of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Teacher's Pet." Stay tuned for future uploads! I'll be going through the whole series and the reboot, once available! #btvs #buffy #buffyverse #buffythevampireslayer #sarahmichellegellar #youthgroup #teenseries

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Prayercast

 


Today's service features music by Christian McIvor and Katie Simbala (licensed by Convergence Music Project) and additional content licensed through Igniter Media. This service was created using iMovie and Canva. All materials are original, creative commons, permission given for use, or purchased through Igniter Media or Convergence Music Project. #onlineworship #virtualchurch #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #prayer #christianprayer #spirituality #spiritualseekers #progressivechurch #onlinechurch #podcast #prayer #prayermusic #christianmusic

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Family Stories for Peace UCC | "The Day You Begin"

 


CYF's theme for July is: BE YOURSELF! This week we're sharing a book by Jaqueline Woodson called "The Day You Begin." Sometimes it can be hard to feel different from other people. We can feel different because of our culture, the way we look, our economic differences, because we are good or bad at something.... there are many ways we can feel like perhaps we don't belong, but it's important to remember that being ourselves is the best way to be! Being who we are helps us to make wonderful connections with others. When we learn to love ourselves and our stories, we learn to help others do the same! Please consider purchasing the book from today's video by using the link below:
The Day You Begin Music by Maksym Malko from Pixabay Music by Viacheslav Starostin from Pixabay This video was made using iMovie and Canva. #childrenstorieswithamoral #kidstorytime #christian #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #progressivechurch #kidschurchonline #onlinechurch #kidschurch #sundayschoolstory #christianstories

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Buffy Guide | "Witch"


This is a discussion guide for season 1, episode 3 of "Witch." Stay tuned for future uploads! I'll be going through the whole series and the reboot, once available! #btvs #buffy #buffyverse #buffythevampireslayer #sarahmichellegellar #youthgroup #teenseries

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Heart Stories for Children and Families | God Loves All Families

 


This is an #onlineworship storytelling service for Children and Families for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. We are talking about Abraham and different kinds of families. This service features stories by Marie-Helene Delval, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Gayle Byrne. Check out these authors and their work! Please consider purchasing the books from today's video by using the links below to buy them new or used from independent booksellers:
Children of God Storybook Bible Sometimes It's Grandmas and Grandpas #childrenstorieswithamoral #kidstorytime #christian #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #progressivechurch #kidschurchonline #onlinechurch #kidschurch #sundayschoolstory #christianstories #fathersday #pridemonth2024 #familybiblestories #biblestories #biblestory #biblestoryforkids

Prayercast | Prayers and Songs of the Season

 


Today's service features music by David Kai and The Many (licensed by Convergence Music Project) and additional content licensed through Igniter Media. This service was created using iMovie and Canva. All materials are original, creative commons, permission given for use, or purchased through Igniter Media or Convergence Music Project. #onlineworship #virtualchurch #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #prayer #christianprayer #spirituality #spiritualseekers #progressivechurch #onlinechurch #podcast #prayer #prayermusic #christianmusic

Family Stories for Peace UCC | Be Who You Are

 


This is a story for Children and Families at Peace UCC. Our Children, Youth, and Families theme for July is: BE YOURSELF! There are so many ways that we can be ourselves in the world and living authentically can help be an encouraging example to others, young and old. The more we give ourselves permission to be who we are and be honest with ourselves in the world, the more we give others permission to do the same. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” ― Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles" This month, we'll be sharing stories about how we can let our own lights shine and be ourselves in the world. Our first story is by a great children's author, Todd Parr. Please consider purchasing the book from today's video by using the link below to buy it:
Be Who You Are Music by Maksym Malko from Pixabay Music by Viacheslav Starostin from Pixabay #childrenstorieswithamoral #kidstorytime #christian #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #progressivechurch #kidschurchonline #onlinechurch #kidschurch #sundayschoolstory #christianstories

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Family Stories for Peace UCC | Stonewall

 



Happy last week of PRIDE MONTH! Our CYF theme for the month has been Pride! We've been sharing stories about love, diversity, resilience, and inclusion. Our last story for the month is called "Stonewall" by Rob Sanders. This story tells us about the Stonewall Uprising, the origin of the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement and Pride Month, from the perspective of the building and the changes it saw throughout history. We hope this story can help educate young and old alike about this important event and its ripples throughout history.
This is a story for Children and Families for PRIDE Month! Today we're reading "Stonewall."
Please consider purchasing the book from today's video by using the link below to buy it:
Stonewall #childrenstorieswithamoral #kidstorytime #christian #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #progressivechurch #kidschurchonline #onlinechurch #kidschurch #sundayschoolstory #christianstories #PRIDE #PRIDEmonth #PRIDEkids

Friday, July 4, 2025

Family Stories for Peace UCC | Get Up, Stand Up!

 


Our story for this week is called "Get Up, Stand Up" and is based on the well-known Bob Marley song. Part of PRIDE Month is remembering the ways that those who have come before us have paved the way for us to live well and authentically.  Learning about their stories can help us learn to continue the work of love and justice in the world.  This week at Kids' Night Out, we'll learn about Stonewall and the beginning on the LGBTQ Rights movement.  Until then, we're sharing a story that reminds us to get up and stand up for our rights!

This is a story for Children and Families for PRIDE Month! Today we're reading "Get Up, Stand Up!" Please consider purchasing the book from today's video by using the link below to buy it new or used from independent booksellers:
Get Up, Stand Up #childrenstorieswithamoral #kidstorytime #christian #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #progressivechurch #kidschurchonline #onlinechurch #kidschurch #sundayschoolstory #christianstories #PRIDE #PRIDEmonth #PRIDEkids

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Buffy Guide | "The Harvest"

 


This is a discussion guide for season 1, episode 2 of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "The Harvest." Stay tuned for future uploads! I'll be going through the whole series and the reboot, once available! #btvs #buffy #buffyverse #buffythevampireslayer #sarahmichellegellar #youthgroup #teenseries

Heart Stories for Children and Families | How Can You Be a Blessing?

 


This is an #onlineworship storytelling service for Children and Families for the Third Sunday after Pentecost. We are talking about Abraham and how to be a blessing to others. This service features stories by Marie-Helene Delval, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Marcus Pfister. Check out these authors and their work! Please consider purchasing the books from today's video by using the links below to buy them new or used from independent booksellers:
The Rainbow Fish #childrenstorieswithamoral #kidstorytime #christian #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #progressivechurch #kidschurchonline #onlinechurch #kidschurch #sundayschoolstory #christianstories

Family Stories for Peace UCC | Love Makes a Family

 


Our CYF theme for June is PRIDE!  Pride month helps us celebrate love, individuality, and freedom!  Our story for this week is called "Love Makes a Family."  There are lots of different kinds of families in the world... big families, small families, families of different genders, relationships, and webs of connection.  No matter what our families look like, the most important thing is love!  Love holds us together and moves us forward.  Enjoy this week's story for children and families!

This is story for Children and Families for PRIDE Month! Please consider purchasing the book from today's video by using the link below to buy it new or used from independent booksellers:
Love Makes a Family #childrenstorieswithamoral #kidstorytime #christian #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #progressivechurch #kidschurchonline #onlinechurch #kidschurch #sundayschoolstory #christianstories #PRIDE #PRIDEmonth #PRIDEkids

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Prayercast: Prayers and Songs of the Season | Love

 


Today's service features music by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan and The Many (licensed by Convergence Music Project) and additional content licensed through Igniter Media. This service was created using iMovie and Canva. All materials are original, creative commons, permission given for use, or purchased through Igniter Media or Convergence Music Project. #onlineworship #virtualchurch #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #prayer #christianprayer #spirituality #spiritualseekers #progressivechurch #onlinechurch #podcast #prayer #prayermusic #christianmusic

Buffy Guide | "Welcome to the Hellmouth"

 


This is a discussion guide for season 1, episode 1 of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Welcome to the Hellmouth." Stay tuned for future uploads! I'll be going through the whole series and the reboot, once available! #btvs #buffy #buffyverse #buffythevampireslayer #sarahmichellegellar #youthgroup #teenseries

Heart Stories for Children and Families | Noah's Ark

 


This is an #onlineworship storytelling service for Children and Families for the Second Sunday after Pentecost. We are talking about Psalm 5 and the story of Noah's Ark. This service features stories by Marie-Helene Delval and Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso. Check out these authors and their work! Please consider purchasing the books from today's video by using the links below to buy them new or used from independent booksellers:
Psalms for Young Children Noah's Wife: The Story of Naamah #childrenstorieswithamoral #kidstorytime #christian #progressivechristian #progressivechristianity #progressivechurch #kidschurchonline #onlinechurch #kidschurch #sundayschoolstory #christianstories