Building Faith 2023: A closer look

There are certain stories that come up frequently in curricula and worship. We hear them so frequently that we sometimes forget to listen - or we assume that we already know all there is to know! But the stories of the Bible, like faith, are meant to spiral; to take on new meaning and depth at the various points of our lives. This year, we invite families to take a closer look at frequently told Bible stories that follow the rhythm of the church year.
The scripture passages for our monthly practices this year are also part of Shine Curriculum. Churches and families who use that curriculum will find some extra integration. Many of these stories can be found in the Shine On story Bible, and families may enjoy having their own copy this year.   Shine On: A Story Bible - Shine: Living in God's Light Curriculum (shinecurriculum.com) is available from this site in both Spanish and English. 
Each month’s practices will include activities to do with young children. But we will also include some prompts that are more specific for adults’ spiraling understanding. We grow with our children!

January: Salt of the Earth, Light of the World - A teaching of Jesus
February:  No Fair! - A story Jesus told
March: Extravagant Love - A story about Jesus
April: Jesus Ascends - A story about Jesus and his disciples
May: The Lord's Prayer - The prayer Jesus prayed
June: Esther's Courage
July: The Story of Zacchaeus
August: Wisdom in the Midst of Change
September: A Family Mess
October: Doing What is Right 
​November: God's Presence  
December: Jesus' Origin Story