 Jesus
knew that children have much to teach us about faith and discipleship. We
try to follow the way of Christ by inviting our young people
to worship in ways that hold meaning for them, and by being attentive
to how they might lead us. Sure, we have a super Christmas
Pageant, but there are lots more.
As a smaller congregation, we are able to integrate the gifts
and ideas of young people into the full life of the church. There’s
an air of flexibility and hopefulness in the air at Broadway. Kids
feel at home in the sanctuary and welcomed during coffee (and
cookie) hour.
“One
of my favorite things about Broadway is that we truly ‘live’ the
church year. Advent is a time to itself—Christmas
doesn’t come too soon. The worship and music during
Lent really made me experience the ideas of journeying
and wilderness."
Sometimes, with rainbow scarves in hand, they dance during
a hymn. Sometimes the Children’s Sermon comes alive
as the children trudge through the sanctuary emulating the
Israelites in the wilderness: “We’re hungry, Moses! We’re
thirsty!” At Pentecost all the children receive
red balloons to remember that the Holy Spirit has come. |
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