Infants have an innate response of crying when others around them are upset. Toddlers often offer a toy or hug to another distressed toddler. Preschool children enthusiastically volunteer to help. Elementary-age children often come up with ideas to make life better for people in hard times. As children grow, their spirit of service will grow as long as we nurture that spirit.
Congregations are a critical place for children to learn about caring and sharing.
Bring your ideas of way to nurture the spirit of caring to this workshop and learn new ideas, too. Sandra Harwood has been the Christian Educator at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo for 24 years and has been involved in projects with children and youth that nurture the spirit of caring and sharing. Spiritual Workout You will experience a gentle stretch for your spiritual muscles as we explore spiritual exercises grounded in our bodies. She has been a minister in the Presbytery of WNY for 22 years. In addition to pulpit supply, she leads workshops and retreats for churches.