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Building Faith is a ministry of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary. We publish theologically rich, practically oriented articles on Christian formation. Our mission is to equip and inspire churches and individuals for ministries of Christian education and faith formation for all ages.

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Creating a Community of Practice for Formation Leaders through Diocesan Partnership

Suzanna Green (she/her/hers)
November 2, 2026

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The Rev. Valerie Mayo speaking at a regional Sacred Ground gathering in Durham, NC in November 2024

Sacred Ground: A Congregational Resource for These Times 

Andrea Lauerman (she/her/hers)
October 26, 2026

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Advent Calendars for 2026

Katherine Malloy
October 22, 2026

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The Difference a Youth Retreat Can Make for Youth Today: One Church’s Story and Takeaways

Catherine Breed (she/her/hers)
October 1, 2026

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Seasonal Articles: Advent


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New and Recent Formation Resources for Advent

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Paper Bag Pageant: An Intergenerational Retelling of the Christmas Story

Amy Ickes (she/her/hers)

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The Sacredness of the Waiting: An Advent Reflection with a Wreath Lighting Liturgy

Michael Christian Sturdy (he/him/his)

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Ways to Use AdventWord

Miriam Willard McKenney (she/her/hers)

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Articles for the Upcoming Season: Christmas


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Paper Bag Pageant: An Intergenerational Retelling of the Christmas Story

Amy Ickes (she/her/hers)

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Christmas Pageants from Two Points of View

Jodi Belcher (she/her/hers)

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Prayers and Blessings for Christmas

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Practicing Christmas at Home: A Daily Guide to 12 Days of Christmas Joy

Patricia Lyons (she/her/hers)

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Featured Articles: Campus Ministry


Drawing a Temporary Outdoor Labyrinth: A Practical Guide

Stacy Alan (she/her/hers)

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“Blessings for Your Students”: A Resource for Interfaith Communities and Campus Ministries

Jan Fuller (she/her/hers)

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Finals Week Survival Kits

Elizabeth Snader (she/her) & Ethan Lowery (he/him)

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Loving College Students Through Care Boxes

Michelle Palmer (she/her/hers)

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Prayers for Transgender Day of Remembrance

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A Free Tool for Formation Planning: The Ministry Planning Calendar

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Spiritual Care for Children after a Disaster

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Prayers and Blessings for the Church Year

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Native/Indigenous American and Alaska Native Heritage Month Resources for 2023

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Thanksgiving Day: An Alternative View

Prayers for Native American Day (Indigenous People’s Day) & Native American Heritage Month

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Handouts for Observing Liturgical Seasons at Home

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