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Some find this ritual disruptive to the worship service. Is it really necessary to greet the people sitting close to you in the sanctuary? Shouldn’t you have already done this before you enter the sanctuary? Can’t this be done after the service as you leave the church?

→ Continue reading Why do we do the greeting of peace in our worship services?

That’s a troubling question each parent must face at this time of the year as the traditional Sunday School schedule resumes. It is a troubling question because each parent knows deep down that authentic Christian faith can’t be crammed down someone’s throat. Faith can’t be forced or coerced. One can’t be made to believe something against their will.

→ Continue reading What if my kids don’t want to go to Sunday School?

At Christ Church, 8th Graders are confirmed upon completion of the Faith Inkubator’s Confirmation/Youth Ministry program. But what qualifies 8th Graders to be confirmed? Is it just automatic for 8th Graders? Is it just like what happens to youth when they turn 16 and can begin driving or when they turn 18 and are able to vote?

→ Continue reading What is Confirmation?

When you return from summer vacations or holiday travels and get back to your normal routine, it is important to make sure that regular church attendance has a place on your schedule. Regular church attendance, regular participation in Word and Sacrament together with the rest of God’s people, has a profound way of nurturing and shaping our faith.

→ Continue reading Why is it important to go to Church?

I already can come to church any time I want. Why do I need to join? What is to be gained from church membership anyway?

→ Continue reading Why should I join the congregation and become a member?