Sink your hands into Scripture at any age:
baking bread and engaging with theology in a tangible way.
We are all spiritually formed through rhythms and practices that make up our days, like reading, eating, and worshiping God. Bake with the Bible offers a family-friendly way to dive deep into the meaning of bread in Scripture, in Christian tradition, and in history—a simple food that has formed Christians for generations.
About Edible Theology
Edible Theology is a nonprofit that brings people together in the kitchen and around the table. The power of shared stories and shared meals helps us to find the healing, rest, and joy our souls crave. The Bake with the Bible curriculum was designed for children (and adults) to experience a tangible way to connect with God in their own kitchens.
You’re never too young (or too old) to sink your hands into dough — or into Scripture.
Kids and teenagers are eager to understand their faith, and they often learn through doing. By stepping into the kitchen together, you can help the children around you develop an embodied faith practice, give them a positive experience with food, and invite meaningful conversations into your every day.
Bread is an important part of daily life for most people around the world. Images of bread show up throughout the Bible, and breaking bread has been part of Christian worship since Christianity’s earliest days.
Bake with the Bible was created for individuals, parents, and leaders who want to:
+ Learn about the role of food in the story of Scripture
+ Teach kids and teens about kitchen skills and spiritual formation
+ Engage in a regular spiritual practice together
+ Offer their family or church group a way to engage with God tangibly
Testimonials
“We used the Bake With the Bible curriculum in order to find a way to include our children in our bi-monthly community meal. Not only were our children given the opportunity to share their gifts, they were given the opportunity to share their laughter and reflection too. I cannot sing enough praises for this curriculum!”
“We are LOVING Bake with the Bible at our church. Everyone keeps saying how spectacular the curriculum is and how much we love it.”
“I’ve long struggled to find anything for my kids that they enjoy (or I enjoy)...Bake with the Bible taps into bringing spiritual direction to kids. They are invited to experience the beauty and character of God through stories and baking. The kids love every class!”
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What’s Included?
Bake with the Bible is a six-week kitchen practice. It comes as a digital workbook that can be downloaded and printed or spiral bound at a local shop.
All six lessons contain:
A Scripture passage from the Gospels with a short lesson and questions to ponder
A historical or cultural lesson on bread
Storybook & prayer suggestions that deepen the themes of the Scripture passage
A variety of activities suitable for a wide range of ages and learning styles
A simple, family-friendly recipe that pairs with the weekly lesson and theme
Our recipes are designed to help each participant's baking skills grow week by week. Whether you’re new to bread making or you’ve been baking for decades, each lesson is designed to create an embodied practice for engaging with God for all levels of kitchen expertise. Over the next six weeks, your children and youth will discover the nearness of God, who meets us on our hands and in our bellies via bread.
While the language in Bake with the Bible is geared towards a youthful audience, many adults have used the program and found it to be incredibly rich. Consider pairing it with a virtual Bake & Pray workshop to deepen the experience for adults! These recipes have not been formulated for gluten-free baking, but the lessons, prayers, and readings are nourishing no matter one’s dietary needs.
