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Using a brand new resource can be both exhilarating and frustrating. Following Steve Mawhinney's review of curriculum resources, Pete Sheath reviews '252 Basics', part of the Think Orange range.
There is a sea of resources for use with children's groups and trying to find the one for you can be a confusing business. Stephen Mawhinney has looked at some of the different products out there.
Taking a lead from the Diocese's Lent appeal, Alex Taylor reflects on who it was who inspired him in his faith when he was younger. And, slightly embarrassingly, it wasn't really his Sunday School leaders...
Alex Taylor explores the findings resulting from research carried out in the USA by the Fuller Youth Insititute on what makes faith stick in the lives of children and young people, as they grow into adulthood. The results aren't rocket science, but still represent a challenge to how the Church works with those under 18.
Continuing the theme of learning from popular culture, Margaret Pritchard Houston ventures out to the Unicorn Theatre with her nephew and comes away with some thoughts to improve children's ministry.
A new attraction is coming to London: KidZania! In this miniature world, children can experience life as an adult, going to work, earning money and spending it on what they want!
Jonathan Brooks has recently set up a Messy Church as part of his parish's ministry and outreach. He reflects on how it's gone so far, and asks us to learn from his mistakes!
Margaret explores the role of Sunday School in an intergenerational setting. How much should we stay together and how beneficial are separate, age-specific groups? Add your thoughts to the debate.
