The Cross in my Backyard

04/06/2026

Some timely advice from Building Faith regardig "What about the parents who want to worship without children? https://buildfaith.org/roots-wings-faq-what-about-the-parents-who-want-to-worship-without-their-children/?mc_cid=ddb7609e6e&mc_eid=b82e1305e2

02/06/2026

Here are some Ideas to enjoy sharing this Sunday's Revised Common Lectionary Gospel with your family, friends or congregation. You ca find some ideas for some of the other readings here https://thecrossinmybackyard.wordpress.com/2023/06/08/after-pentecost-2-year-a-2023-ideas-to-share-the-revised-common-lectionary-readings-with-all-ages/

26/05/2026

This Sunday is Trinity Sunday in the Revised Common Lectionary. Enjoy sharing this Sunday's Gospel Reading with everyone at home or in your congregation with these ideas. If you want to share ideas for the other reading this Sunday you will find some ideas here https://thecrossinmybackyard.wordpress.com/2023/06/01/trinity-sunday-year-a-2023-ideas-to-share-the-revised-common-lectionary-readings-with-all-ages/

23/05/2026

Today is Pentecost Sunday.

Rediscover the story Jesus' of Ascension and the Day of Pentecost through this LEGO stop-motion animation, from Christs last day on earth, ascension to Heave...

19/05/2026

Here is the second of the Pentecost Gospel Readings for the Revised Common Lectionary for this Sunday. You will find some more ideas for all the Pentecost readings here https://thecrossinmybackyard.wordpress.com/2023/05/25/pentecost-year-a-2023-ideas-to-share-the-revised-common-lectionary-readings-with-all-ages/

19/05/2026

This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday and there are two suggested Gospel Readings to choose from in the Revised Common Lectionary. You will find 4 ideas for sharing the John 20: 19-23 Reading here. Watch out for the second set of 4 ideas to share the second reading soon. Or you can find some ideas for all the readings in this blog post https://thecrossinmybackyard.wordpress.com/2023/05/25/pentecost-year-a-2023-ideas-to-share-the-revised-common-lectionary-readings-with-all-ages/

13/05/2026

Have fun sharing this Sunday's Revised Common Lectionary Gospel Reading with these 4 ideas, either in the home or with your congregation. For ideas for the other readings this week, check out this blog post https://thecrossinmybackyard.wordpress.com/2023/05/18/easter-7-year-a-2023-ideas-to-share-the-revised-common-lectionary-readings-with-all-ages/

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

This simple but powerful truth has both challenged and inspired me as I lead Preschool Ministries at Bethlehem Baptist. It has caused me to reflect deeply on how we approach ministry with our youngest members. Are we doing ministry to preschoolers, or are we inviting them into ministry with us?