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How I think Jesus would have phrased Matthew 25 if he was preaching in America right now.

In one city, there will be a spectacle of centralized military power—an extravagant, self-indulgent birthday parade served under the guise of patriotism. While in many other cities across the country, voices will rise in protest under the cry of “No Kings.” illstrtdm.in/NoKingsDay #NoKings

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As you prepare to celebrate the vibrant kin(g)dom of God at Pride events this summer and fall, we’ve got what you need to spread the love. Now through May 20, enjoy 25% off Pride stickers, buttons, and more. store.illustratedministry.com/collections/... #LGBTQIA+ #Pride #PrideSwag #IllustratedMin

We're having an Earth Day Sale! 🌍🌿🌱 Enjoy 22% off ALL curriculum products, from our very first curriculum, An Illustrated Earth: Celebrating God’s Creation, to the latest edition of Compassion Camp. Sale ends 4/25. Shop here --> store.illustratedministry.com #EarthDaySale #IllustratedMinistry

Love it. We also believe in #empathy over here at Illustrated Ministry. Let’s be absolutely clear: empathy is not a flaw. It’s not a sin. And contrary to what some may claim, it is not “the fundamental weakness of Western civilization.” #GotEmpathy www.illustratedministry.com/2025/empathy...

In his final #Easter message, Pope Francis called us to rise—not just in hope, but in action for justice. Thank you, Pope Francis, for stirring compassion in hearts around the world. #Pope #PopeFrancis #Conclave

Christ is risen among us, indeed. 🌈☀️ Happy Easter, friends! 🌱🪨 #ChristIsRisen #RisenIndeed #IllustratedMinistry

God created us to cry when we need to cry. A Holy Saturday reflection. #HolyWeek #HolySaturday

New on the blog: "Why Christians Should Care about Ecojustice." Ecojustice connects faith with action, reminding us that protecting the Earth is both a spiritual responsibility and an expression of love for our neighbors. You can also download a FREE coloring page and Earth Day bookmark!

Bread of Life, hear our prayer. #BreadOfLife #HolyWeek #GoodFriday #IllustratedMin

Like Jesus' first friends, we feed and sustain each other. #BreadOfLife #HolyWeek #MaundyThursday #IllustratedMinistry

✨ NEW on the blog! Welcoming neurodivergent youth means creating inclusive spaces with empathy and flexibility—spaces where all are seen, supported, and celebrated as the beautifully diverse, God-created individuals they are. Here’s how to start. #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #YouthMinistry

God, our loving parent, you embrace us in all our human ways and love us into healing. #YouAreLoved #Lent #Liturgy #IllustratedMinistry #Prayers

Look, I get it: it’s terrifying to admit what’s happening right now. No one wants to believe their nation is falling into authoritarianism, that the norms they relied on in the past are no longer givens, that the “can’t happen here’s” are happening here... johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/to-my-apol...

That feeling when you turn in all of your content for Holy Week bulletins. #AFeelingLikeNoOther #HolyWeek

An Illustrated Resurrection Set is a fun and meaningful activity for families, churches, and communities of all ages. Simply print, cut, color, create, and have fun celebrating the Good News of the Easter story! illstrtdm.in/Resurrection... #EasterCrafts #PaperCrafts #Easter #Resurrection

Holy God, you created a world where death and life are natural and sacred in themselves. #Alleluia #Easter #HolyWeek #Coloring #ColoringPoster

God who goes with us, give us bread for the journey. #BreadOfLife #Lent #ComeToTheTable #PalmSunday #HolyWeek

Storytelling with Shapes is the perfect excuse to bust out the old flannelgraph 🏞️ Move through the stories of Holy Week and Easter one shape at a time with our new tangram narrative puzzles: Storytelling with Shapes! illstrtdm.in/storytelling...

To be human is to carry each other through—to find loud and subtle ways to say, "You are not alone in this." #YouAreLoved #IllustratedMinistry #IllustratedMin

Need a last-minute resource for Palm Sunday? 🎨🌿 Check out our free, downloadable palm frond coloring page! 🎨🌿 illstrtdm.in/FreePalmFrond

🎨🌿 Want to make your own palm frond for Palm Sunday? 🎨🌿 All you need is a little creativity and our free, downloadable palm frond coloring page. illstrtdm.in/FreePalmFrond #PalmSunday #HolyWeek #PalmFrond #IllustratedMinistry #KidMin #ChildrensMinistry #YouthMinistry #Ministry

Have you seen all of the new stickers we have in our store!? - “Got Empathy?” Stickers - "Made in God's Image" Stickers - "Resist. Act. Vote." Stickers - "Love God. Love People. Disrupt Hate." Stickers - "Queerfully and Wonderfully Made" Stickers

We just released four new stickers that we are very excited about! Check them all out here: "Made in God's Image" "Resist. Act. Vote." "Queerfully and Wonderfully Made" "Love God. Love People. Disrupt Hate." store.illustratedministry.com/collections/... #stickers #lgbt #resist

I really want to write something on how arts and crafts carried a significant role in acts of resistance through the ages. From the visuals and cookbooks of the suffragists to the knitting spies of WWII, it really is such a rich topic

Can't wait to share with you the 4 (FOUR!) new stickers we'll be launching later this month. SUPER excited. They're going to be perfect for Pride this summer and for all the many opportunities people will have to get out into the streets to protest what's happening to our country. #Stickers #Pride

#empathy #sin #judsonmemorialchurch

You must watch this. Trump's Dept. of Homeland Security sent a letter to the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande accusing them of human trafficking for aiding migrants legally in the US, supported & funded by the US government. Absolutely disgusting actions by Trump. This is an attack on all of us.

Happy Pi Day! 🥧✨ God's love cannot be cut up and divided like pie. It is infinite and never-ending, like pi. #PiDay #Math #YouAreLoved #IllustratedMinistry

We are grateful for theologians like @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social who challenge us while also recognizing the reality in which we find ourselves. Be sure to check out her recent article. We especially appreciate her candor and theological snark. dianabutlerbass.substack.com/p/sunday-mus...

In this crazy world that we find ourselves living in (especially here in the US), how best can we support the work you're doing with children, youth, and adults in your congregations?

Free youth group lesson inspired by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's homily! It includes a free coloring page and ways to get engaged and support Bishop Budde.

"I ask you to have mercy, Mr. President..." Filled with courage and compassion, Bishop @Mariann Edgar Budde addressed Trump/Vance in her homily at an interfaith Service of Prayer for the Nation at the Washington National Cathedral. 🌈✨ It is bold. It is spicy. And we are here for it! ✨🔥