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Easter Among Friends: Exploring the mystery with adults, children and youth

Easter Among Friends: Exploring the mystery with adults, children and youth

Easter calls us to focus on hard questions about death, resurrection, renewal, and Divine purpose. We may ask, “Why did Jesus go to Jerusalem?” “What was released when Jesus died on the cross?” or “What does this story teach us today?” As Quaker religious educators we also plow the ground for multigenerational learning. This conversation will also consider how to approach the Easter story and celebrations with children and youth.

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Quaker Friendly Songs: A Short List

Quaker Friendly Songs: A Short List

WOULDN'T IT BE WONDERFUL IF THERE WAS A SHORT LIST OF SONGS THAT QUAKER CHILDREN COULD ALL SING WHEN WE GATHER? Singing together sweeps us up into the Spirit, opens our hearts, and builds the beloved community. Quaker songs are also an effective way to teach our...

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