These months at home have parents serving as teachers, counselors, chefs, tech support, activities director, you name it! On top of all that, you may also be fielding faith questions. We’re offering some ideas on handling those big questions from teens. For more on this, visit our Youth page by clicking the link below.
Epiphany Stars
Maybe you saw the “Christmas Star” a couple of weeks ago? The “great conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn was a beautiful light in the night sky. Wednesday is the Epiphany of Our Lord, a celebration of the Light of Christ coming into the world. Visit our Children’s page by clicking the link below for an idea on how to celebrate Epiphany in your home this season.
January Playlists
Happy New Year from Desert Cross Faith Formation! It’s a new year, and we have new playlists for you! The theme for our January Playlists is Baptism. Join us as we all study the same topic. Exploring Faith and Making Connections . . . even while we’re apart. Click the links below to check out the Playlists for Children, Youth, and Adults.
Life for Teens in 2020
People around the world will be glad to see 2020 end in just a few days. Today’s focus is on teens and what 2020 has been like for them. For more on this, visit our Youth page by clicking the link below.
Finding Hope, Joy, & Love
Christmas Eve will be different for us this year. Christmas Day will be different in homes across the country. Yet, we can see hope, love, and joy in the ways people love and care for each other. Click the link below to visit the Adult page for a conversation about Christmas 2020.
Service of the Longest Night
The Grand Canyon Synod will gather online tonight at 5:00 pm for a Service of the Longest Night. Click the link below to visit our Adult page for more information.
Teaching Joy
We’re exploring Joy in our Playlists this month. For some ideas on teaching kids about joy, click the link below to visit our Children’s page. After that, use the other links to check out our Joy Playlists for Children, Youth, and Adults.
Hanukkah Hope
Hanukkah began last Thursday evening, and it’ll end this Friday evening. People of faith around the world have been forced to celebrate their faith differently this year because of the pandemic. Click the link below to visit our Adult page to hear how Hanukkah is bringing hope to many during this difficult year.
Christmas Festival
The National Lutheran Choir Christmas Festival will be offered online tonight at 7:00 pm MST. Click the link below to visit our Adult page for more details.
Advent Gift of Music
Desert Cross will worship online tonight for our Advent Worship Service. One way to prepare for worship is by clicking the link below and visiting our Worship & Music page for an Advent Gift of Music.
