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Christian Formation discussion begun at 2013 Convention continues- UPDATED
At the 2013 Diocesan Convention in Wichita Falls, one of several table talks at lunch on Saturday was about Christian Formation. That discussion will continue on Saturday, May 24, from 9 am to noon at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church in Keller. UPDATE: this event has been postponed and will be rescheduled. All are welcome to attend this free event to discuss youth and adult formation. Participation in the table talk at convention is not a prerequisite. Childcare will be provided.…
Discover ‘ChurchNext’ for accessible Christian formation
Have you and your congregation discovered ChurchNext – safe online learning presented by expert teachers in scripture, liturgy, and important Christian topics, in engaging presentations that are convenient and affordable. The classes are available to anyone with a computer, a smart phone, or a tablet and access to the internet.
Resources promise enriched Advent
Online resources can add meaning and joy to your Advent journey, as you prepare for Christmastide in hopeful expectation.
Registration open for Forma conference
Episcopal Christian educators are invited to attend the annual Tapestry conference of Forma (formerly the National Association of Episcopal Christian Education Directors – NAECED), scheduled for Jan. 22-24, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
Living the Good News available online
Living the Good News, a lectionary-based Sunday school curriculum, is now available in an online format. Lessons geared to specific age groups may be downloaded, along with support materials – session plans for leaders, take-home papers and journals for students, At Home with the Good News for families, music, session visuals, and the popular online Support Site (with additional resources for classrooms each week).
Update on Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training
The venue for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training has changed – all sessions will be at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church worshiping at Theatre Arlington. Don’t miss this opportunity to train to teach using this powerful Montessori-based children’s curriculum! Read about the training and St. Alban’s generous offer to help provide it here.
An Opportunity to train for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
May 3, 2013: Updated training location in news article Update on Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training. Training or those who would like to implement or teach using the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd curriculum is being provided locally on May 17-19 and again on June 14-16, 2013. This is a powerful Montessori-based children’s curriculum that focuses on scripture, the liturgy, and the joy and wonder of the child. In this program adults journey with children as they live more fully into the relationship God has already begun with them.…
Certificate Program in Christian Formation
The Seminary of the Southwest in Austin is offering a Certificate Program in Christian Formation, especially geared toward educators and youth ministers. Coursework is completed at the Seminary, in one-week sessions twice a year for two years. Description of the Program The Certificate Program in Christian Formation is designed to meet the needs of Christian educators and youth ministers, who seek to deepen their understanding of the Christian theological tradition. Working in peer groups taught by seminary faculty, students in…