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Here at Sparkhouse, we strive to deliver resources that help you engage and build faith in your community with innovative Bibles, curricula, and workshops from birth to adult. At sparkhouse, we're creating a whole new class of faith formation resources created for today's Christians. We meet people where they are: using technology, language, and active learning concepts that match our 21st-century

lifestyles. Every day we strive to make creativity, collaboration, and even humor synonymous with thought-provoking, Bible-based learning.

"As our “ism-ridden” nation routinely “hocks and spits” out Black, Brown, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ and their allies……it s...
05/27/2026

"As our “ism-ridden” nation routinely “hocks and spits” out Black, Brown, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ and their allies……it sure doesn’t feel like Spring. Surely, the devastation of the division happening to our country is enough to keep any of us curled up in bed.

Wherever and however this blog finds you: Welcome to May, indeed.

Here in Minnesota, May is the month of “just around the corner” sun and “here and not yet” summer. This is the month of nature blossoming into its fullest forms… which typically includes itchy eyes, scratchy throats, and those pesky mosquito bites.

And yet, there is something to be said for living amongst such diverse forms of God’s creation - not merely to scan for the irritating chapters, but also to witness the expansiveness of life that extends beyond the frustrating and into the awe-someness of knowing that every form of life was designed to bring value to Kin_dom. Each living thing has purpose, and has everything they need inside of themselves to blossom into God’s fearfully and wonderfully made plan.

Isn’t it fascinating that somehow each form of God’s creation inherently knows what it needs in order to become what God has ordained it to become?"
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"Hurray!""YESSSSSSS""Oh YAYYYYYY!!!!!!""Yeah!!!!"-Real comments from Spark: Activate Faith users in yesterday's webinar!...
05/21/2026

"Hurray!"
"YESSSSSSS"
"Oh YAYYYYYY!!!!!!"
"Yeah!!!!"
-Real comments from Spark: Activate Faith users in yesterday's webinar!

If you weren't able to watch live, no worries! Click the link below to learn about the beloved curriculum's incoming "glow-up."

NOTE: We rerecorded Dr. Dawn's segment for better sound quality and spliced it into this edited version.

Spark: Activate Faith has been a Sunday School curriculum rock star for years. But even rock stars need a little glow-up now and then. In this 45-minute webi...

Curious to learn more about the changes Spark: Activate Faith are undergoing? Sign up for this week's webinar! Spark: Ac...
05/18/2026

Curious to learn more about the changes Spark: Activate Faith are undergoing? Sign up for this week's webinar!

Spark: Activate Faith has been a Sunday School curriculum rockstar for years. But even rock stars need a little freshening-up now and then. In this 30-minute webinar, our Augsburg Fortress developers will share what they have done to give Spark some new spark, keeping it the Sunday School standard that it's been for years to come. Rock on!
https://hubs.li/Q04h1qfV0

We’re hiring for THREE open positions! Please share with your networks and pass along to anyone you think may be a good ...
05/15/2026

We’re hiring for THREE open positions! Please share with your networks and pass along to anyone you think may be a good fit.

Current openings:

Acquisitions Editor (Broadleaf Books) - Hybrid or remote
Marketing Communications Specialist (Congregational Team) - Hybrid
Rights Specialist (Publishing Operations) - Hybrid

Augsburg Fortress Publishers Careers Page - View all jobs and opportunities at Augsburg Fortress Publishers and apply today. | Powered By Paylocity

"On July 1, the refresh of our beloved Spark: Activate Faith curriculum begins! Find out what changes, what stays the sa...
05/14/2026

"On July 1, the refresh of our beloved Spark: Activate Faith curriculum begins! Find out what changes, what stays the same, and why!

Our refresh of Spark will address three main areas: the Spark Bible, leaflets, and leader guide updates. The change in Bible translation to the NRSVue led us to audit our entire Sunday School curricula through a refreshed lens. Keep reading for the summary of changes and more in-depth answers!"
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Are you a marketer who wants to make a difference in the 21st Century Church? Does your skill set span precise and confi...
05/06/2026

Are you a marketer who wants to make a difference in the 21st Century Church?

Does your skill set span precise and confident copy writing, video production and editing, and marketing communications across platforms, with the goal of delighting customers at the heart of what you do?

Would you thrive as part of a team that is collaborative, passionate, and flexible in its dynamic marketing of resources that enhance congregational life in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and beyond?

The Marketing Communications Specialist position on the Congregational Team at Augsburg Fortress Publishers may be just the job for you.
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"Every time I go on vacation, I feel the need to find a souvenir - some small (or large!) trinket to help me capture and...
04/30/2026

"Every time I go on vacation, I feel the need to find a souvenir - some small (or large!) trinket to help me capture and cling to the feelings that I experienced on that particular getaway. Maybe it’s a seashell, jewelry, or a piece of artwork - regardless of my choice, my goal remains the same: Stay in the moment."

🚨Connection check in🚨What's your current state of mind? Drop an emoji in the comments that sums up how you're feeling ri...
04/28/2026

🚨Connection check in🚨

What's your current state of mind? Drop an emoji in the comments that sums up how you're feeling right now. 🙌🤡💃

The Lutheran Yes! Connection Deck contains 56 cards that invite students to use compelling images, words, and symbols to reflect and connect with one another. Maybe they identify with the image of the raging robot, or perhaps today they are the shy reader. Either way, using the Connection Deck is the perfect opener to any confirmation class!

Our warehouse will be closed for an inventory count from Friday, May 1, through Wednesday, May 6. Orders placed during t...
04/27/2026

Our warehouse will be closed for an inventory count from Friday, May 1, through Wednesday, May 6. Orders placed during this time will begin shipping on Thursday, May 7, in the order in which they were received. We apologize for any inconvenience.

"Sunday, May 25 marks the Day of Pentecost this year, and it kicks off an entire season after Pentecost. How do you cele...
04/23/2026

"Sunday, May 25 marks the Day of Pentecost this year, and it kicks off an entire season after Pentecost. How do you celebrate Pentecost? Does the celebration last just one day, or much longer? I’d like to invite you to experiment with “Chalk Challenges” this year, in celebration of Pentecost. Pass out chalk (maybe especially red, orange, and yellow) and invite people to get creative!"

Read on for great ideas on how to incorporate "chalk challenges" into your Pentecost.

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