Bringing God Home: Exploring Family Spirituality

Friends agree that children are important, and that God dwells in them. Children in Friends’ meetings are generally treated with respect and interest. We have queries on how to create a meaningful family life. But in our diversity and rejection of outward ritual, in our ambivalence over our Christian heritage, Friends are reticent and lack clarity about the spiritual nurture of children. Fortunately experience is a ready teacher, so that without a handy guidebook, my husband and I improvised as our children grew. We quickly learned from our children that they imitate us and want to join in the fun of our interests and daily activities. They want to experiment, gain mastery and put their mark on the world. Why not in prayer as well?