Advent is a season that encourages us to pray from our bones. Its vivid stories and songs implore us to pursue, desire, and cry …
Prayers for Christian Formation Leaders
As the start of a new formation program year draws near for many Christian communities, we at Building Faith want to offer some …
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Prayers and Blessings for the Church Year
Building Faith has featured a number of articles with prayers and blessings for the seasons and holy days of the liturgical year. …
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Building Faith’s Favorite Free Christian Formation Resources
Christian formation does not have to be costly. Yet finding formation resources that are substantive, useful, and affordable can …
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Coming to an Inclusive Table: A Reflection on UMC General Conference 2024
On the eve of April 23, 2024, the long-awaited beginning of the General Conference that had been postponed from 2020, United …
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Season of Creation Formation Resources
The Season of Creation is a time that communities across Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant denominations observe from September …
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Juneteenth: A Day of Celebration, Reflection, and Repentance
Editor's Note: This article was written by the Northern California Vivian Traylor Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians and …
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Prayers & Psalms for the Season of Creation
The Season of Creation takes place from September 1 - October 4. This is an ecumenical season for Christian communities to …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Devotionals
Looking for devotionals to recommend or use in your community? The options can seem endless. To help you discern which resources …
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself in Ministry
I believe that those of us in ministry positions should constantly check in with ourselves. This questioning is not necessarily to …
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