United Church of Ellicottville

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why Words Matter When It Comes to Homosexuality

We can all agree that gaining understanding is at a premium when it comes to the topic of homosexuality. So what are we to make of (the words) “homosexual” and “gay”? Are these two words alike? Are they synonymous in meaning? Perhaps they are. Then again, there are such differences in people’s minds when they …

Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins

Homosexuality is not the only sin prohibited in the Bible, but it is different from all the rest, at least right now. And we have really good news for homosexuals.

Why an Unfriendly Small Church Is Worse than an Unfriendly Big Church

Walking into a small church for the first time can be an act of great vulnerability.

10 Traits of a Great Church Member

What kind of members does God use to build a great church<br>As a pastor, I have noticed some trends among church people who help move the church forward. The following is a list of characteristics of those type of people. Not everyone will have every quality, but it’s the combination of each of them in people that builds a great church.<br>Great church members:<br>Believe and love God’s Word.<br>Joshua 1:8 “Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day…

What You Need to Know Before Joining a Church

Before we attend a church, we should know that it is a legitimate church. Now, obviously, if the sign on the front of the church reads “Church of Satan,” we know it isn’t a legitimate body of Christian believers.

“Does the Christian church need different denominations?”

Where Can Women Teach? Eight Principles for Christian Churches

How do women honor God’s pattern of male headship in the church while also exercising a spiritual gift of teaching?

ID Card Benefits for Religious Organizations

Find out how religious organizations and church groups are using ID card technology to help identify church members and keep them more secure.

Rocky Mount elementary school changing how students are disciplined

A Rocky Mount elementary school is working to change the way their students view learning and overhaul the discipline process to target negative behaviors, not children.

How to Help My Elementary School Child Study More Effectively

By adapting some of these study and homework tips and techniques to work effectively for your elementary school-aged child's needs for academic success.

Easy Chore Ideas for Elementary School Kids

Are you wanting to implement more chores into your kids' time at home? Here are some suggestions for chores for elementary school kids and how to introduce them.

When Elementary School Crushes A Child

Elementary school has fallen and shattered over our ten-year-old's mind. It has suffocated his love for learning, piled over his kindness and trust, and ...

Q: It’s hardest to do this as an adult but easiest in elementary school and college?

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7 Things Elementary School Teachers Want You to Know

We asked elementary school teachers from 10 different North Shore communities one question: What would you want parents of elementary school kids to know?

Christian Web Trends Blog: Church Websites, Design, SEO

Is your church online? Most people start looking for things online. So, your church needs to be online for them to find you. Knott Avenue Christian Church is doing that. See how and see what the results have been.

Real-World Learning Framework for Elementary Schools

Bring about deeper, self-directed learning in elementary school students through real-world project-based instruction to help students partner in their own learning.