Shopping Guide
Whether you are a parent, a relative, a mentor, or a friend (or some combination) to a young person, it can be puzzling to find the right gift to celebrate and support their faith journey. That is why we have curated a collection of quality, meaning-filled gift ideas from creators who love God and others well.
With the exception of the Bookshop.org link for The Book of Belonging, we receive no commission on these recommendations. We simply want to put the products of our wonderful partners in the hands of families and church leaders.
From Illustrated Ministry, this bright and celebratory T-shirt comes in a variety of colors and in adult sizes from S-3XL. $29.99 + shipping.
From Mariko Clark, The Book of Belonging is our new go-to gift for friends with kids at home. The stories and illustrations drawn from the Bible speak to a big, loving, wonderful God. $24.99 + shipping.*
From the Graceful Goose comes this adorable stuffy which has a pocket to store sweet messages from loved ones on included fabric squares. Multiple animal options are available. $42.50 + shipping.
From our local, beloved bookstore, Carmichael's, comes the Gratitude Tree, which includes 128 leaves to use in the practice of gratitude as a household. $17.99 + shipping.
From The Happy Givers, a nonprofit based in Puerto Rico, this Love Thy pajama top comes in a variety of sizes from toddler to adult. It is 100% cotton, and cost is based upon the size ranging from $20-35 plus shipping.
From Godly Play, these palm crosses fit any size hand and serve as a sacred comfort item. Perfect for a milestone celebration like baptism, confirmation, or Bible distribution. $6.75 plus shipping. Discount available when purchasing 10+.
From Naked Pastor, this Questioner Image of Christ print is part of a series of nontraditional iconography. This print is perfect for the young person who asks hard questions and seeks truth, just as young Jesus did. Available in several sizes beginning with 8x10 for $39.00 + shipping.
From Pals Socks, a sustainable brand that celebrates differences among friends, this intentionally unmatching pair of socks have fun colors and no-slip silicon grips on the bottom. Pairs are $11 + shipping. Check out the store for bundles and subscription options.
From the Graceful Goose, this Mary our Mother doll is for ages 3+ and comes in four different skin tones as a way to honor stories of Mary from different cultures. $37.99 + shipping, available for pre-order.
From Illustrated Ministry, this rainbow color canvas print comes in size 24"x36" ($119) or 12"x16" ($59.99) and is available in Spanish as well.
From The Happy Givers, a nonprofit based in Puerto Rico, purchase a variety of high quality sticker packs celebrating kindness and justice. A meaningful addition to a young person's phone case, travel mug, or journal. Prices range from $11-50 plus shipping.
From Daneen Akers, Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints tells the stories of a diverse array of activists, preachers, and leaders of all kinds throughout the world. This is the perfect gift to inspire a young leader in your life. $29.99 + shipping.
From Meredith Miller, this digitally downloadable devotional for preteens guides young people in learning to ask big questions of God. These 18 devotional entries can be viewed on a screen or printed and handed to a thoughtful preteen in your life. $12.
From the Book of Belonging shop, this print is available in 8x10 or 16x20 sizes, frame not included. This is a wonderful gift for a child's bedroom wall, and the shop contains several other wonderful prints as well. Frame is not included. Cost is $20/$40 plus shipping.
For the teenager who loves candles and sweet aromas, the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary store offers this jar candle which is labeled with an affirming message for all sexual and gender identities. $12.99 + tax.
From the Book of Belonging Shop, this Youth Affirmations Tee Shirt is available in either black or white, sizes Youth Small to Youth XL. Perfect for the when you want to call out all the goodness of God in a young person in your life. Available in adult sizes as well. Cost is $30 + shipping.
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