{"id":27599,"date":"2026-08-21T21:58:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T21:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/?p=27599"},"modified":"2026-08-21T21:59:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T21:59:33","slug":"shine-curriculum-for-fall-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/shine-curriculum-for-fall-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Shine curriculum for Fall 2026 includes new features"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/ShineCurriculum-1200px-1024x262.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/ShineCurriculum-1200px-1024x262.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/ShineCurriculum-1200px-300x77.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/ShineCurriculum-1200px-768x196.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/ShineCurriculum-1200px-560x143.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/ShineCurriculum-1200px.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A release from Brethren Press<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/shinecurriculum.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"shinecurriculum.com\">Shine curriculum<\/a> has announced several new features for the 2026-2027 year, beginning with this Fall 2026 quarter for pre-K and kindergarten, elementary ages, and junior youth. Shine also offers several additional curriculum options. All are available through <a href=\"https:\/\/brethrenpress.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"brethrenpress.com\">Brethren Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Shine curriculum for Sunday school and Christian education classes is published jointly by Brethren Press and MennoMedia. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/category_s\/230.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.brethrenpress.com\/category_s\/230.htm\">Purchase from Brethren Press<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/shinecurriculum.com\/samples\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/shinecurriculum.com\/samples\/\">Find samples, Bible outlines, and more about Shine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The new features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each quarter for pre-K and kindergarten, elementary ages, and junior youth classes offers a choice between two 6-week units (A and B), each with a Flex extender session that encourages intergenerational interaction. This Fall, the theme for Unit A is \u201cGod\u2019s Good Creation\u201d (Genesis, Psalms, Isaiah) and the theme for Unit B is \u201cFamily of Abraham and Sarah\u201d (Genesis).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reproducible pages for classroom use are included in the teacher\u2019s guide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At-home student materials are bundled with each teaching kit. Additional printed at-home materials can be purchased separately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Details about the curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/fallabprekktkpr.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/fallabprekktkpr.htm\">PreK-Kindergarten<\/a> (ages 3-6)<\/strong><br>The teaching kit includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 teacher\u2019s guide: There are 6 sessions with an optional additional FlexSession. Reproducible student pages are in the back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teacher storybook (full-color, 12 inch by 9 inch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 copies of the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/fallaprekkstudent.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/fallaprekkstudent.htm\">Family Storybook<\/a><\/em> (full-color, 10 inch by 7 inch) for use at home. Print users receive 5 printed storybooks; digital users receive Flipbook Access Cards (number determined by the tier purchased) to print and distribute to families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 teaching posters (full-color, 22 inch by 17 inch). One is a Bible memory poster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A QR code providing access to a music playlist, plus teaching aids and student pages for ease of printing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/PreK-Kindergarten-400px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/PreK-Kindergarten-400px.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/PreK-Kindergarten-400px-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Elementary-400px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Elementary-400px.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/Elementary-400px-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/fallabelemtkpr.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/fallabelemtkpr.htm\">Elementary<\/a> (grades 1-5)<\/strong><br>The teaching kit includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 teacher\u2019s guide. There are 6 sessions with an optional additional FlexSession. Reproducible student pages are in the back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 teaching posters (full-color, 22 inch by 17inch): \u201cStory Path\u201d teaching poster, Bible memory poster, and an additional activity poster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/fallaelemstudent.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/fallaelemstudent.htm\">Flicker Family Magazine<\/a><\/em> (full-color, 8.25 inch by 10.75 inch) for at-home use. Print users receive 5 printed magazines; digital users receive Flipbook Access Cards to print and distribute to families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A QR code provides access to a music playlist, plus teaching aids and student pages for ease of printing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/fallabjytkpr.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/fallabjytkpr.htm\">Junior Youth<\/a> (grades 6-8)<\/strong><br>The teaching kit includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 teacher\u2019s guide. There are 6 sessions with an optional additional FlexSession. Reproducible student pages are in the back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 \u201cWords to Live By\u201d poster (similar to a Bible memory poster).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 \u201cYour Turn\u201d cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/fallbjystudent.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/fallbjystudent.htm\">Ignite Devotional<\/a><\/em> for at-home use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A QR code providing access to teaching aids and student pages for ease of printing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/JrYouth-400px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/JrYouth-400px.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/JrYouth-400px-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional curriculum available through Brethren Press<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/searchresults.php?search=current\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/searchresults.php?search=current\">Current<\/a>: A flexible curriculum for the whole church (all ages)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current brings children, youth, and adults all together in worship and learning. This digital, undated curriculum can be used during the summer or at any time during the year. Current includes sessions for preK-kindergarten (ages 3-6), elementary (grades 1-5), youth (grades 6-12), and adults. There are also resources for intergenerational settings and worship services that complement each session, providing congregations with multiple options for learning and growing faith among all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$129.99 Whole Church Bundle<br>$39.99 PreK-Kindergarten<br>$39.99 Elementary<br>$39.99 Youth<br>$39.99 Adult<br>$39.99 Worship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose from these units:<br>\u201cSeeking Justice Together\u201d<br>\u201cSeeking God Together\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"194\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/WholeChurchCurriculum-250px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27604\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"185\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/WeeWonder-250px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27605\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/wee9550bp.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/wee9550bp.htm\">Wee Wonder<\/a> (2-year-olds)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wee Wonder introduces young children to God through song, action rhymes, Bible stories, and responsive play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This age-appropriate curriculum has 12 modules and a total of 52 sessions. The sessions can be used interchangeably or consecutively throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boxed set includes a leader\u2019s guide (for all 12 modules), music CD, set of teaching pictures, set of Bible activity cards. Items are also sold separately; see website for prices. $159.99 for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/wee9550bp.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/wee9550bp.htm\">boxed set<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/searchresults.php?search=path+to+peace\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/searchresults.php?search=path+to+peace\">Path to Peace<\/a> (preK-kindergarten and elementary)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shine\u2019s Path to Peace curriculum guides teachers and children to follow the peace paths in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/9781513812267.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/product_p\/9781513812267.htm\">The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible<\/a><\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The curriculum includes faith formation materials for preK-kindergarten and elementary age levels for 15 sessions. Print and digital formats are available. Both formats include access to music, additional activity ideas, and other digital resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While these flexible units are ideal for summer, they are undated and can be used any time of the year. $59.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each unit includes three 5-session modules. A copy of <em>The Peace Table<\/em> is needed for each classroom. Choose from these units:<br>\u201cPeace with Creation\u201d<br>\u201cPeace with God\u201d<br>\u201cPeace Inside\u201d<br>Coming in summer 2027: \u201cPeace with Others\u201d<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/PathToPeace-250px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27606\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"199\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/ReachCurriculum-250px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27607\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/category_s\/283.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.brethrenpress.com\/category_s\/283.htm\">Reach<\/a> (senior high youth)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach is an interactive faith formation curriculum designed specifically for high school-age youth. With a flexible format of 6-week units, Reach offers both biblical and topical explorations that invite young people to engage deeply with God, scripture, their peers, and the faith community. Whether diving into a Bible story, exploring themes like peacemaking or creation care, or wrestling with real-life questions, Reach equips youth leaders with thoughtful guidance and interactive activities that encourage honest and engaging conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faith is not meant to be formed in isolation, but in relationships with people of all ages. That\u2019s why Reach includes FlexGen sessions\u2014intergenerational sessions where youth gather with children, young adults, and older generations to explore faith together. Perfect for Sunday school, midweek gatherings, or retreat settings, Reach invites youth to grow in faith that is active, rooted, and responsive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$34.99 to $64.99 (depending on class size)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose from these units:<br>\u201cSacred Rhythms: Living Faith in Daily Practice\u201d<br>\u201cWhole People Holy People: Faith and Mental Health\u201d<br>\u2018Being Church\u201d<br>\u201cWhy Church\u201d<br>\u201cDiscipleship 101: How to Follow Jesus\u201d<br>\u201cJesus 101: The Word, the Son, the Risen Christ\u201d<br>Available in October 2026: \u201cThe Way of Peace\u201d and \u201cWho Is My Neighbor?\u201d<br>More units coming in 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vacation Bible School 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VBS theme for 2027 is \u201cTablemakers.\u201d The boxed set will provide everything needed to implement an engaging, Bible-based VBS program: leader\u2019s guides, student booklets, poster pack, digital access card, and samples of the invitation postcard and participation certificate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/VBSTablemakers-250px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27608\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#MissionAndMinistryBoard #StrategicPlan #RacialJustice #LoveOurNeighbors #Discipleship #NewTestamentGiving<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find more Church of the Brethren news:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/shine-curriculum-for-fall-2026\/\">Shine curriculum for Fall 2026 includes new features<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/bfia-grants-go-to-churches-and-camp\/\">BFIA grants support congregations\u2019 outreach to neighbors and a memorial to victims of violence, among other projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/elizabethtown-hosts-rise-up-conference\/\">Volunteers rise up: New CWS outreach campaign draws refugee advocates to Elizabethtown Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/fall-2026-ventures-series\/\">Fall Ventures series features deep dive into stress, trauma, and resilience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/beth-sollenberger-to-retire\/\">Beth Sollenberger to retire from leadership role in Atlantic Southeast District<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Shine curriculum has announced several new features for the 2026-2027 year, beginning with this Fall 2026 quarter for pre-K and kindergarten, elementary ages, and junior youth. 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