"Still Waters" by Teresa Echo integrates intergenerational ministry with visual and communal art. Echo, a seasoned minister with experience in preaching, teaching, and leading workshops. Still Waters provides a rich collection of prayer stations, interactive worship ideas, and intergenerational worship frameworks. The stations and visual art pieces emphasize inclusivity, creativity, and the fusion of personal faith journeys into communal worship practices.

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Resource Highlights

• Intergenerational Ministry: Emphasizes a spiritual discipline that goes beyond kid-friendly activities, fostering genuine hospitality and community.

• Interactive Prayer Stations: Covers various liturgical seasons and themes such as Advent, Easter, and Pentecost, encouraging active participation.

• Preaching Series: Offers series like "What’s Your Story?" and "The Kingdom of Heaven is like…" to deepen congregational engagement.

• Practical Worship Ideas: Includes elements like creating space in the sanctuary to accommodate diverse needs and fostering a welcoming environment for all.

Themes and Focus Areas

• Prayer and Reflection: Guides for Advent, Lent, and other liturgical times to enhance spiritual practices.

• Justice and Community Issues: Resources addressing social justice, immigration, and community building, integrating faith with action.

• Interactive Elements: Ideas for making worship more engaging, like using rainsticks for Pentecost or creating Lenten sand gardens.

About Pastor Teresa Echo

Teresa Echo brings a wealth of experience from her diverse background, growing up in Reno, Nevada, and currently residing in San Francisco. Her academic credentials include a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary and awards in preaching and theology from McCormick Theological Seminary. Her work at St. John’s Presbyterian Church and involvement in social justice issues reflect her commitment to integrating faith with real-world challenges.

"Still Waters" provides ministry leaders with tools to create worship experiences that are inclusive, participatory, and reflective of the diverse and ever-changing nature of their congregations. By embracing intergenerational ministry, leaders can foster communities that genuinely reflect the body of Christ, celebrating diversity and promoting justice.