Lent Resources

Take your Lenten adventure outdoors with some ideas from Messy Church!

This Wild and Wilderness resource explores Luke 4:1-13 and gets your group experiencing a bit of the journey with Jesus into the wilderness.

Fairs aren’t just for Christmastime!



Check out this idea for an Intergenerational Lenten Fair from Ministry Matters. 

Black History Month Resources

The UCC’s Join the Movement toward Racial Justice has created Courageous Conversations: A Lenten Anti-Racism Journey, a resources including Daily Courageous Conversation Prompts with a prompt that could spark discussion or journaling, scripture and a breath prayer. Additionally, they have provided a Faith Formation Discussion Guide, and recommendations for fostering a brave space for your group conversations.

Learn more about how your church can participate in Racial Justice Sunday with a Banned Books Blessing! Wondering how to involve children and youth in the discussion around banned books? Check out page 5 of this guide for some ideas of conversation starters, questions to ask after reading a book, and a closing prayer. 

Summer feels so far away, but maybe you’re already starting to think about VBS! Sometimes the toughest part is choosing your curriculum.

Check out this comparison chart of new curriculum options to get your thinking started:

2024 VBS Curriculum Comparison Chart from Concordia Supply

Is your team interested in exploring Creation Care as a theme for your VBS?

Here are three possible curriculums to check out!

1.  God’s World in Community from GenOn Ministries
2.  Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs by Illustrated Ministry
3. Renew: The Green VBS from SparkHouse

The UCC’s Join the Movement toward Racial Justice is launching a Lenten series with themes connecting liberation struggles from Minneapolis to Palestine and exploring a practice of saying no. The series includes a daily practice calendar as well as a weekly book study guide to accompany Curtiss DeYoung’s book The Risk of Being Woke.

Consider registering for the webinar on February 8^th to kick off the study series.

Get a copy of the text here.

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Prepared to Serve 2024 is your opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with likeminded individuals, and take home resources that will enrich your congregational experience.

Faith Formation leaders, you might be interested in attending some or all the Youth Pathway workshops including:

• Panel Discussion “Youth in NH UCC Churches”
• Workshop “Youth Perspectives on Justice”

Invite your church’s youth to join for this fun and informative experience!

Register below before workshops fill up!

nhcucc.info/pts2024