Practice Worship with Kids at Church: Magazine

Reimagine Sunday Mornings: Helping Kids Find Their Place in the Body of Christ

Church isn’t just a place where children sit quietly—it’s a community where they belong, lead, and wonder. Practice Worship: At Church (Volume 2) is an art-based, liturgical resource designed to transform the sanctuary from a "grown-up space" into an intergenerational haven of vibrant faith for all ages.

Why the "At Church" Practice?

Traditional worship services can often feel like spectator events for children. This magazine changes the narrative, providing sensory-rich tools that help kids decode the mystery of liturgy and find their own voice in the congregation. Whether used during the sermon, in a "pray-ground," or as part of an intergenerational service - this volume empowers children to be vital participants and leaders in worship.

Inside Volume 2: At Church

• Active Participation: Practical ideas for involving children as leaders, scripture readers, and more - moving them from the sidelines to the center of the action.
• Art-Based Exploration: Features like "Visio Divina" (Divine Seeing), “Musica Divina” (Divine Listening), and group poetry that engage a child’s natural creativity to experience God’s story.
• Intergenerational Connection: Tools for pastors and ministry leaders to facilitate shared worship experiences that bridge the gap between generations.
• Theology in Motion: Accessible explanations of "what worship is" and "how we worship” rooted in thoughtful theology.
• Worship Check-Ins: Practical prompts for families and groups to discuss their experiences before and after the worship gathering.

A Five-Week Monthly Focus Plan

This volume is well-organized into a Monthly Focus Plan, helping your congregation move through a clear spiritual arc with service plans, family worship orders, and curriculum over five weeks:

• Week 1: What Is Worship? – Setting the foundation of heart-felt devotion.
• Week 2: Remember (Looking Back) – Placing ourselves within God’s ongoing story.
• Week 3: Wonder (Looking In & Out) – Embracing the mystery and asking big questions about our faith.
• Week 4: Adore (Looking Up) – Expressing our love and honor for who God is.
• Week 5: Jesus Is Worthy! – A Christ-centered celebration of the heart of our worship.

Part of a Larger Journey

Practice Worship: At Church is the second of two volumes dedicated to the spiritual practice of Worship. This project is part of a comprehensive 9-spiritual practice framework from Imagining Worship with Kids, a collaborative initiative focused on intergenerational faith formation.

1. Worship
2. Wisdom
3. Prayer
4. Humility
5. Examen
6. Hospitality
7. Belonging
8. Shalom
9. Celebration

Each of the 9 spiritual practices will feature two dedicated volumes:

1. At Home: Nurturing faith in the rhythms of family life.
2. At Church: Empowering children to find their place in the body of Christ.

Transform your sanctuary into a place of wonder.
Start your practice of worship today!