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This is an ever-growing resource library, and we’re actively developing new content to reflect the richness and diversity of worship with children. We encourage you to check back soon, as new resources are added regularly. Your imagination and curiosity are welcome here.

Ideas for making connections at church.

Engaging Children at Church

Read an imaginative Bible story based on Nehemiah 8

Imaginative Bible Story for Worship

Write a free verse poem

Free Verse Poem

Teenage girl doing her homework sitting on floor in the living room, low angle, close up

Try writing an acrostic poem

Acrostic Poem

Questions to ask before and after worship gatherings.

Worship Check-In for Families or Groups

Move your body in worship to the song “Santo, Holy”

Explore, Embody, and Express

This 5-week curriculum is part of Imagining Worship with Kids’ monthly focus plan for Worship, and coordinates with the provided weekly themes, service plans, and family worship resources.

5-Week Group Curriculum on Worship

Cute little children with nursery teacher in kindergarten. Banner design

A one-time large group event on the practice of worship.

Large Group Event on Worship

Abstract rock sculpture on a beach with water and sky in the background.

A worship poem.

Worship Poem: Look Up

Worship Posture Icon: Line drawing of someone looking up toward the sky

An article bringing together theology and practice around including all ages in worship.

Intergenerational Perspective on Worship

Children and adults standing together, reading hymnbooks during church service, intergenerational faith captured in a bright and welcoming church environment

Make a craft of feather praised based on the “Soar in Worship” story

Art: Feather Praise

feather craft with a white heart in the middle

Enter into a Visio Divina exercise

Visio Divina: Holy Temple

A church sanctuary beautifully embedded on a boy's back

ASL Litany based on Psalm 96

“You are Worthy!” ASL Litany

A poem about the gift of creation

Poem: “The Gift of God’s Earth”

Individual worship art practice creating a paper star

Art: Make a Star, Celebrate the Wonder of God

Two yellow stars (one has writing on it)

Poem for a group to read together

Worship Group Poetry

Tips for having a family or group conversation.

Family/Group Conversation Tips

An Asian family sitting around the dinner table, talking together

Have a conversation about worship with your group or family.

Worship Table Conversations

What is worship? How do we worship? This resource gives a quick nugget of theological content about the practice of worship!

What Is Worship?

illustration of people worshiping outside, looking up toward the sky.

Worship is intentionally looking up toward God. Try this worship posture!

Posture: Look Up

A “Godly Play” style story about the Lamb and the scroll. Tell this story at home, in a class, or in a worship gathering!

Word and Wonder: The Lamb and the Scroll

Felt illustration of John's vision: Jesus, the Lamb of God, holding the scroll.

We invite you to walk alongside us as we champion the spiritual growth of children and families. Discover a wealth of support and resources designed to cultivate faith and connection through spiritual practices and the creative arts.