Submit Photos of Original Children’s Art for State of Racism Live Forum
Hopefully, by now you have heard about the landmark November 15 forum, Fifty Years Later: The State of Racism in America, live streamed from St. Andrew’s Episcopal…
The Seeds of our Spiritual Lives are the Children and Young People to Whom we Minister
Today I am so pleased to welcome Cynthia Coe as guest blogger. Cindy wrote the Abundant Life Garden Project resources for Episcopal Relief & Development, available to…
Teaching the Beatitudes
The Beatitudes count among the most recognizable of all Scripture (Matthew 5:3-12): Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are…
Fall 2013 Report from the Office of Lifelong Formation
As Executive Council prepares to meet, each office of the Episcopal Church submits a report on their activity during the previous quarter. Our Team Leader, Bronwyn…
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…
When do you notice the Holy Spirit working through you in your teaching?
Today’s guest blogger is Genelda Woggon. This post originally appeared on Building Faith. Genelda has been ministered to and by children for over 40 years in…
Training Opportunity from Vibrant Faith Ministries
The Vision and Practice of 21st Century Faith Formation is an interactive educational program for priests, faith formation leaders, and staff in all Christian congregations.…
Prepare Ye The Way for ‘Meet and Potatoes’
Today’s guest blogger (and photographer) is Jan Berry Schroeder, Minister for Families, Children and Youth at The Episcopal Church of the Advent, Kennett Square, PA. In…
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…
What is on Your Fall Reading List?
A couple of books have come to my attention that I thought you might be interested in: The much anticipated, The Spiritual Guidance of Children:…
Team Staffing Update
Happy All Saints! As Team Leader for the Formation and Vocation Ministries Team of The Episcopal Church, I am pleased to offer an update on…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Lifting Up the Ministries of Older Adults
Today’s guest blogger is Warren Frelund. Warren has been a deacon in The Episcopal Church for 20 years. He is currently semi-retired but remains active…
Don’t Forget to Play
I recently was at a meeting with both teens and adults who were planning an event. We had more than enough work to do and…
How Can Episcopal Faith Communities Help Address Issues Faced by Older Adults?
Warren Frelund returns as guest blogger today. Warren has been a deacon in The Episcopal Church for 20 years. He is currently semi-retired but remains active…
Collaborative Formation Programming: Help! I have to lead a small group
Today we welcome guest blogger Jenny Beaumont, who serves as the Director of Adult Spiritual Formation for Christ Episcopal Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the…
Principles of Spiritual Direction for Faith Formation and Education
Kathy Bozzuti-Jones is a member of the Lifelong Formation Council, a spiritual director, and member of the Faith Formation and Education staff at Trinity Wall…
