O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. [1 Chronicles 16:34]
When we worship with youth, not only do we show them how to worship, but they show us! Using Bible study and worship as a regular part of youth programming provides youth with a way to hear and understand the Scriptures, and to give praise to God in interactive and dynamic ways.
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 | Sabbath Rest | Leading theologians and youth practitioners explore the importance of sabbath-keeping for both youth and youth … |
 | Cultivating Worshipful Youth | This course explores the importance of worship for youth. Theologians and pastors explore different facets … |
 | Spiritual Practices in Youth Ministry | Theologians, philosophers, and pastors examine the effects that habitual practices have on our lives and … |
 | Studying the Bible with Youth | Practical theologians and youth pastors discuss the best approaches, tools, and frameworks to use when … |
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 | Practicing Faith at Home | Rev. Traci Smith, author of "Faithful Families" has created short, instructional videos to guide parents through creating faith practices around mindfulness, serving others, meal time and bedtime for children and youth of all ages. |
 | Children’s Ministry Curriculum Resources | UCC Southern New England Conference outline on exploring curriculum resources for the pandemic and beyond. |
 | The Gospel of Mark Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 7: Mark 16 | A youth Bible study on the Gospel of Mark inspired by the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Mark Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 6: Mark 15 | A youth Bible study on the Gospel of Mark inspired by the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Mark Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 5: Mark 11-14 | A youth Bible study on the Gospel of Mark inspired by the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Mark Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 4: Mark 8-10 | A youth Bible study on the Gospel of Mark inspired by the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Mark Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 3: Mark 4-7 | A youth Bible study on the Gospel of Mark inspired by the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Mark Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 2: Mark 2-3 | A youth Bible study on the Gospel of Mark inspired by the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Mark Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 1: Mark 1 | A Bible study on the Gospel of Mark for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
 | Confirmation Best Practices | Considerations for Confirmation teachers as they create and formulate curricula for their classes. |
 | Women in the Bible – Lesson 5: Mary the Mother of Jesus and Elizabeth | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
| Women in the Bible – Lesson 4: Esther | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
| Women in the Bible – Lesson 3: Ruth | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
| Women in the Bible – Lesson 1: Sarah and Hagar | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
| Women in the Bible – Lesson 8: Women in the Early Church, As Seen in the Epistles | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
| Women in the Bible – Lesson 7: The Woman at the Well | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
| Women in the Bible – Lesson 6: Mary Magdalene | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
| Women in the Bible – Lesson 2: Tamar | A youth Bible study on Women in the Bible based on the Yale Bible Study. |
 | Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 8: Genesis 37-50 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 7: Genesis 28-36 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 6: Genesis 24-27 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 5: Genesis 12-23 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 4: Genesis 7-9, 11 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 3: Genesis 5-6, 10 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| Genesis Bible Study For Youth – Lesson 2: Genesis 3-4 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| Genesis Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 1: Genesis 1-2 | A Bible study on the Book of Genesis for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
 | Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 7: The Importance of Knowing “the Proper Time” – Part 2 | Lesson of the Quest for Truth "Seven Weeks to Wisdom" curriculum. |
| Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 6: The Importance of Knowing “the Proper Time” – Part 1 | Lesson 6 of the Quest for Truth "Seven Weeks to Wisdom" curriculum. |
| Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 5: The Proverbial Wisdom of Cause and Effect/The Act-Consequence Relationship Part 2 | Lesson 5 of the Quest for Truth "Seven Weeks to Wisdom" curriculum. |
| Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 4: The Proverbial Wisdom of Cause and Effect/The Act-Consequence Relationship – Part 1 | Lesson 4 of the Quest for Truth "Seven Weeks to Wisdom" curriculum. |
| Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 3: The Wisdom of Youth | Lesson 2 of the Quest for Truth "Seven Weeks to Wisdom" curriculum. |
| Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 2: What is Wisdom? Part 2 | Lesson 2 of the Quest for Truth "Seven Weeks to Wisdom" curriculum. |
| Seven Weeks to Wisdom – Week 1: What is Wisdom? | Lesson 1 of the Quest for Truth "Seven Weeks to Wisdom" curriculum. |
 | Reading the Bible with Youth – Lesson 2 | A two-week study to introduce youth to the Bible. |
| Reading the Bible with Youth – Lesson 1 | A two-week study to introduce youth to the Bible. |
 | The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 7: Luke 19-22 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 8: Luke 23-34 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 6: Luke 15-19 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 5: Luke 12-14 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 4: Luke 9-11 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 3: Luke 6-8 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 2: Luke 3-5 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Introduction for Leaders | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
| The Gospel of Luke Bible Study for Youth – Lesson 1: Luke 1-2 | A bible study on the Gospel of Luke for youth based on the Yale Bible Study series. |
 | Fit for Time and Joy With God | In this lesson, youth will work together to create a weekly Sabbath-keeping plan. |
| Finding a Grit Fit | In this lesson, youth will explore the habits that can equip them to enjoy life. |
| Created for Joyful Worship | In this lesson we'll explore worship as a way to express joy and gratitude. |
 | The Misfit Commandment | In this lesson, youth explore the fourth commandment. |
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 | Making Joyful Noises: Christian Youth and Young Adults Reflect on Joy and Worship | An article by Fred Edie on joy and worship from the Adolescent Faith and Flourishing project. |
 | Lessons from the Road | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scripture: Luke 24:13-35. |
 | The Brass Ring | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scripture: Psalm 23 and Luke 17:20-21. |
 | Why? | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 18:17-19, and Luke 12:48. |
 | Packing Parachutes | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scripture: Psalm 31:1-5, Luke 6:38, and 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. |
 | The Shelter of Each Other: Our Ark in Stormy Seas | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-21 and 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1. |
 | Happy Epiphany! | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 and Matthew 2:1-12. |
 | And We Ourselves Heard | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scripture: Exodus 24:12-18 and Matthew 17:1-9. |
 | The Grace of Desire | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scriptures: Psalm 63:1-8 and Luke 5:17-26. |
 | One Step Closer | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scriptures: Genesis 2:15-18, John 17:20-23, and 1 Corinthians 12:14-27. |
 | Building an Ark Together: Faith as a Family Way of Life | A sermon by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III. Focal scriptures: Genesis 6:11-6:17; 8:20-21; 9:8-13, and Matthew 26:26-29. |
 | Time for Joy: Gritty Sabbath Rest with Adolescents | An essay by David Rahn and Ebonie Davis on sabbath and adolescents from the Joy and Adolescent Faith and Flourishing project. |
 | Praise: Being Transformed in Joy | An essay by David Ford and Chris Russell on praise and joy from the Joy and Adolescent Faith and Flourishing project. |
 | Grace: The Foundation of Joy | An essay by Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne on grace from of the Joy and Adolescent Faith and Flourishing project. |
 | Gratitude As the Foundation for Joy | An essay by Robert Emmons and Marc Afshar on gratitude as part of the Joy and Adolescent Faith and Flourishing project. |
 | Sing for Joy! The Power of Sacred Narrative Among Urban Youth | An essay by Miriam Yvette Acevedo and Mark R. Gornik as part of the Joy and Adolescent Faith and Flourishing project. |
 | Studying the Bible with Youth | Articles and resources on the best approaches, tools, and frameworks to use when leading adolescents in Bible study. |
 | Spiritual Practices in Youth Ministry | Articles and resources on the importance of prayer and spiritual practices as habits that orient us towards God. |
 | Cultivating Worshipful Youth | Articles and resources on the importance of worship for youth. |
 | Hope: A Pathway to Adolescent Joy and Flourishing | This reading is a segment by Anne E. Streaty Wimblery and Sararh Farmer from "Joy: A Guide for Youth Ministry". |
 | Ode to Joy: The Adolescent Experience of Joy as Arousal | Kenda Creasy Dean, Mary D. Synnott Professor of Youth, Church and Culture at Princeton Theological Seminary on joy in adolescence. |
| Adolescent Joy and Christian Worship | Frederick Edie, Professor at Duke Divinity School explores the connection between Christian worship and adolescent joy. |
 | Scripture | Looking for scripture resources that relate to current issues? See our list of topics. |
| Title | Details | |
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 | Worship | Planning and Leading Transformative Worship |
 | Prayer and Meditation | Leading Experiential Prayer and Other Spiritual Practices |
 | Bible Study | Leading Experiential Bible Study |