Lifelong Formation
Resources for Advent
The season of Advent begins November 30. Advent is a time when we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ. It is meant to be a time of reflection and a […]
SPEAK OUT SUNDAY is November 24
The United Nations has designated Monday, November 25 as “International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.” This kicks off the Center for Women’s Global Leadership’s 16 Days of Activism […]
Introducing Faith Formation Academy
This week, Faith Formation leaders from across The Episcopal Church have been gathered at the Forma Conference for continuing education and networking. At yesterday’s plenary gathering, Forma officially introduced Faith Formation Academy, which […]
How do you Engage the Bible?
The Office of Formation is involved with the Anglican Communion project, Bible in the Life of the Church. This project was commissioned by the ACC in 2009 and the Report Deep Engagement; […]
Ideas for Observing Candlemas
Today’s guest blogger is Jerusalem Jackson Greer, author of A Homemade Year: The Blessings of Cooking, Crafting and Coming Together. Her complete bio is at the end of the article. Bonfires […]
What Lifelong Formation Means
Terminology in the church (and throughout the world) continually changes as we humans try to verbalize and articulate what we mean. Sometimes our language clarifies, sometimes it makes things too […]
Lenten Resources
2014 Lenten Calendar Illustrated by award-winning cartoonist Jay Sidebotham, an Episcopal priest, Join the Journey invites spiritual reflection through gentle humor and is a wonderful companion for the Lenten season. Episcopal Relief […]
Marking Ash Wednesday and Lent
Ash Wednesday, March 5, is the day that Lent begins. It is a day of reflection for us to stop, pause, and examine our lives. What is it we want […]
Giving Our Children the Chance to Practice Difficult Things
Today we welcome guest blogger Cindy Spencer, who works in Children and Family Ministries at Saint Mark’s Cathedral and the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. Cindy serves on the Lifelong Formation Council. […]
Creative Ways to Engage Teenagers in the Lenten Experience
Today’s guest blogger is Mary Lou Crifasi, Director for Youth & Children’s Ministries at Eastern Shore Chapel in Virginia. Mary Lou serves on the Lifelong Formation Council. As Episcopalians we […]
