Sundays are a special gift—an opportunity to rest from the busyness of the week and refocus our hearts on faith, family, and God. But sometimes it can be hard to know what to do that feels both restful and meaningful, especially with kids at home. That’s where a Sunday Jar comes in!

A Sunday Jar is a simple but powerful tool: just fill a jar with paper slips of Sabbath-appropriate activities, and draw one (or more) each week. It keeps things fresh, intentional, and family-centered—without screens or stress. Below you’ll find 75 creative and thoughtful ideas that help your family worship, connect, and enjoy the peace the Sabbath was meant to bring.

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Worship & Scripture Sunday Activities

  1. Read a Bible story together
    Choose a favorite Bible story and take turns reading or acting it out.

  2. Memorize a scripture verse
    Pick a short verse and practice it together, then see who can say it from memory.

  3. Sing a hymn or worship song
    Gather the family and sing a song that praises God or teaches a gospel truth.

  4. Watch a church video or Bible message
    Pick a short spiritual video or devotional and talk about what you learned.

  5. Make a scripture art poster
    Draw or paint your favorite scripture verse and hang it up at home.

  6. Listen to Christian music
    Put on uplifting music that helps everyone feel closer to God.

  7. Write your own Psalm to God
    Express praise, thanks, or prayer in your own words like David did.

  8. Create a family prayer list
    Write down people or things to pray for and pray as a family.

  9. Have a mini testimony meeting
    Each person shares something they believe or are grateful for about God.

  10. Do a Bible character study
    Pick someone from the Bible and learn or talk about their life and lessons.

Family Discussions & Reflections

  1. Share a spiritual experience
    Each person shares a time they felt close to God or helped by prayer.

  2. Talk about what you learned in church
    Go around and tell one thing you remember from today’s service.

  3. Set spiritual goals for the week
    Think of one small thing you can do to grow closer to God during the week.

  4. Plan a family service project
    Decide on one act of kindness you can do together in the next few days.

  5. Name a Christlike trait in each family member
    Go around and say something kind or Christlike about everyone.

  6. Tell your conversion story or testimony
    Older family members can share how they gained their faith in Jesus.

  7. Talk about what the Sabbath means to you
    Each person shares why Sunday is special and what helps them feel peace.

  8. Discuss a gospel question together
    Pick a spiritual question and explore it using scriptures and discussion.

  9. Share a favorite scripture and why you love it
    Let each person choose a verse and explain what it means to them.

  10. Talk about a miracle Jesus did
    Pick one of Jesus’s miracles and talk about how it shows His power and love.

Creative Sabbath Projects

  1. Draw a picture of a Bible story
    Use crayons or markers to draw what happened in a favorite story.

  2. Make a Sabbath coloring book
    Print or draw gospel-themed coloring pages to use each Sunday.

  3. Make a gratitude tree or jar
    Write things you’re thankful for on paper leaves or slips and display them.

  4. Create your own parable
    Make up a short story that teaches a gospel principle like Jesus did.

  5. Write a letter to Jesus or Heavenly Father
    Express thoughts, thanks, or questions in a quiet, prayerful letter.

  6. Design your own scripture bookmark
    Use cardstock and decorate a bookmark with a favorite verse or picture.

  7. Build a Bible scene with blocks or toys
    Recreate the nativity, Noah’s Ark, or other stories using what you have at home.

  8. Make a “Jesus is…” poster
    List all the titles and roles of Jesus and decorate with pictures and words.

  9. Write your own gospel poem
    Make a simple rhyme about prayer, kindness, Jesus, or faith.

  10. Make a family Sabbath banner
    Create a banner with your family’s favorite scriptures or Sabbath goals.

Acts of Kindness & Service

  1. Make a card for someone lonely
    Draw or write a card for someone who needs a smile this week.

  2. Call or video chat with grandparents
    Spend time talking with and showing love to extended family.

  3. Write a thank-you note to a church leader
    Let them know you appreciate their service and teachings.

  4. Make a “Sunshine Bag” to give away
    Put together a bag with treats or kind notes for someone in need.

  5. Leave a note for your mail carrier or delivery driver
    Write a cheerful message to thank someone who serves your community.

  6. Make treats for a neighbor (with parent help)
    Share something sweet or simple to brighten someone’s day.

  7. Pray for someone specific today
    Choose someone who is sick, sad, or struggling and say a prayer for them.

  8. Make a donation box from your toys or books
    Pick gently used items to give to kids in need.

  9. Clean someone else’s room or space
    Quietly serve a family member by tidying up their room or area.

  10. Help plan a family fast for someone in need
    Pick a day to fast and pray for someone special as a family.

Sabbath Games & Quiet Fun

  1. Play Bible trivia or Bible Would You Rather
    Ask fun questions about Bible stories, people, or verses. Answer these fun questions about Bible Would You Rather.

  2. Do a gospel-themed scavenger hunt or Escape Room. 
    Find items around the house that represent gospel principles (e.g., light = Jesus). Or do this fun Bible escape room.

  3. Play “Who Am I?” Bible edition
    Take turns giving clues about a Bible person for others to guess.

  4. Play Sabbath charades or Bible Scattergories
    Act out Bible stories or church activities silently and let others guess. Bible scattergories

  5. Put together a gospel puzzle
    Use puzzles with temple, church, or Jesus pictures—or make your own!

  6. Play “Scripture Scramble”
    Mix up the words of a verse and try to put them back in order.

  7. Match Bible characters with their stories
    Use flashcards or draw names and stories to match them up.

  8. Have a Sabbath-themed memory game
    Make cards with pictures of Jesus, scriptures, and gospel symbols to match.

  9. Do a “quiet challenge”
    See how long you can sit quietly thinking about Jesus or praying in your heart.

  10. Play “Guess the hymn”
    Hum or sing a few words of a hymn and let others guess the title.

Sabbath Kitchen & Food Fun

  1. Bake bread or a simple Sunday treat
    Talk about Jesus as the Bread of Life while baking together. You could donate your bread to the sacrament.

  2. Make “scripture snacks”
    Create a snack and name it after a story (e.g., “Noah’s animal crackers”).

  3. Have a candlelight dinner
    Slow down with a peaceful Sunday meal focused on gratitude.

  4. Have a “loaves and fishes” picnic
    Recreate the miracle meal with bread and fish (or goldfish crackers!).

  5. Make a thank-you treat for someone who spoke in church
    Deliver it with a kind note about what they shared.

Sabbath Rest & Peace

  1. Take a family walk and talk about creation
    Notice nature and thank God for the beautiful world He made.

  2. Light a candle and sit quietly together
    Create a peaceful moment of silence or prayer.

  3. Do a family meditation or breathing exercise
    Use quiet time to relax and feel the Spirit.

  4. Take a Sunday nap
    Rest your body as part of keeping the Sabbath holy.

  5. Lie on a blanket and look at the sky
    Talk about how the heavens declare God’s glory (Psalm 19:1).

Sabbath Reading & Learning

  1. Read a Bible chapter aloud
    Take turns reading verses and then talk about what it means.

  2. Read a children’s Bible or gospel storybook
    Enjoy the pictures and stories together as a family.

  3. Pick a gospel topic to learn about
    Research things like baptism, the Holy Spirit, or the second coming.

  4. Read a missionary story
    Find a story about someone who shared the gospel in another land.

  5. Listen to or read a talk from General Conference
    Pick one and talk about what stood out to each person.

Fun & Traditions Just for Sundays

  1. Start a Sunday tradition (pancakes, walks, etc.)
    Do something every week that makes Sunday feel special.

  2. Have a family testimony board
    Add notes or pictures of times you’ve seen God’s hand.

  3. Create a “Sabbath memories” photo album
    Take peaceful Sunday pictures to remember special moments.

  4. Make a time capsule about your faith
    Put items in a box to open in a year that show what you believe now.

  5. Decorate a family Sabbath calendar
    Write one peaceful plan or gospel focus for each Sunday.

Just-for-Kids Sabbath Fun

  1. Make a puppet show of a Bible story
    Use socks, paper, or toys to retell the story in a fun way.

  2. Play “Sabbath Store” with fake money and spiritual items
    Make up a store full of things like “prayers,” “scriptures,” and “kindness.”

  3. Dress up like people from the Bible
    Use costumes and props to pretend you’re in Bible times.

  4. Make your own Sabbath board game
    Create a game about church, Jesus, or the scriptures.

  5. Write a comic strip of a gospel story
    Use simple drawings and speech bubbles to retell a story in a funny or clear way.

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The Sabbath was made for us—to be a day of joy, reflection, and re-connection with God and each other. By preparing your Sunday Jar with these 75 ideas, you’re not just planning activities—you’re creating traditions, inviting the Spirit, and building stronger family bonds.

Whether it’s reading a Bible story, serving a neighbor, or just sitting quietly under the sky, each small act adds up to something holy. May your Sundays be more peaceful, more meaningful, and more joyful than ever before.