Presidents’ Day is tomorrow, and it’s more than appliance sales and a day off from work and school. This year, dig deeper into the spirit of the day by connecting with the history of the American presidency – trust us, it’ll be interesting!

It’s Super Bowl Sunday! While not all of us are equally invested in the outcome of the game (or even in the idea of watching the game in the first place), it’s a great opportunity to spend time together as a family – and there are lots of ways to keep everyone engaged, even if it’s only partially related to what’s happening on the field. Here are some games you can play during the big game:

Valentine’s Day isn’t for another week or so, but it’s already on our minds, so we wanted to get you started on an activity that you can begin right now! To get in the spirit, we’ll start with some of the complicated history behind Valentine’s Day.

We’ve been reading parables in Sunday School, and each one comes in a beautiful, slightly-worn gold box with a lid. Old, because they’ve been passed down through many generations. Gold, because they are very valuable. Box-shaped, because they are a gift, given to us before we were even born. Closed, because sometimes it takes some time before they will open for us and reveal their true meaning.

We were blessed by another choir performance during today’s service, and many of us will be singing those songs for at least the rest of the day. If your family is feeling melodically inspired, bring the music into your home with a karaoke party!