Children

One of my soapboxes is the importance of teaching our children good theology; and their ability to handle it. Andy and Jennifer Naselli, in Themelios (an international journal for students of theological and religious studies...I love it when theologians write for kids!), have published a really great, short article on communicating theology to kids as well as a book recommendation list. read more »

The True Tall Tale of the Coming of Christ Come see this year's Christmas production featuring the children and musicians of AAC! We will be performing Andrew Peterson's Behold the Lamb of God; an amazing folksy retelling of the Christmas story as well as an original drama written by Kate Neff. It's a free performance, and there are only two shows: Saturday 12/13: 7:30pm Sunday 12/14: 5pm (free dinner to follow) All Angels' Church 251 W. 80th St. btw B'way and WEA. read more »

I've been thinking a lot about curriculum this summer. In fact, every curriculum we will use at AAC this fall is new, and includes one I wrote myself. I'm am rather picky about what we 'teach' our kids. Some of what has been written for children's religious education is really garbage. Many times the material isn't completely wrong in itself, but presents biblical texts to illustrate points which are irrelevant to that particular story. read more »

Especially as we are planning for changes in the Nursery, including teaching Bible stories, I am aware of the immense perceptivity and wonder of young children. John Piper posted some great thoughts on this and the effect this should have on our parenting. read more »