Shine: Sunday School Curriculum

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About

Shine: Living in God Light is a dynamic Sunday school curriculum that engages Christian communities and families in their life together, that:

• calls children to experience the transforming power of God’s love and shine God's light in the world;
• nurtures trust in God and invites children to follow Jesus;
• encourages imaginative, interactive biblical storytelling;
• explores the meaning of the Bible within the gathered community;
• cultivates the inner life of the Spirit through spiritual practices;
• expresses faith through lives of compassionate peacemaking and service.

Why Shine?

• Shine prioritizes the Bible Story.
  The Bible story is the central focus of each Shine session and it is made accessible through Shine’s new Bible storybook, All of Us: God’s Story for You & Me.
• Shine connects the Bible with daily life.
• Shine emphasizes spiritual practices.
  Each session includes an age-appropriate spiritual practice that welcomes children into the presence of God.
• Shine teaches Jesus’ way of peace.
  Shine emphasizes the concept of God’s shalom—peace with God, creation, neighbours, and self—and Jesus’ life and teachings of peace.
• Shine values diversity.
  In content, illustration, and music, Shine shares the beautiful diversity of God’s creation with children and youth.
• Shine makes learning fun with creative and insightful media connections.
  Each Shine session includes at least four age-appropriate media connections that can be used by the teacher to enhance learning or extend the session.
• Shine supports your volunteers in their ministry of teaching.
  Each quarter, teacher’s guides will have a code to unlock articles and other teaching aids on the website.