As whole congregations participate in the formation of new Christians, every person is invited to go deeper into their own vows, …
Lisa Kimball
Building on the Legacy of the CMT in a Changing World
Life is flux … The only thing that is constant is change. -Heraclitus of Ephesus, 535 BC The grass withers, the flower fades, …
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Profile: Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook
With her signature pragmatism and humility, Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook acknowledged, “Most of what I do as academic dean of a seminary …
Confirmation: Hope for a Lost Sacrament?
"The Confirmation Project data is convincing. Healthy confirmation programs exist and they can be found in tiny congregations and …
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(W)Holy Criteria for Christian Camps
Church leaders often describe their own experiences of summer camp with fondness, respect, and a large dose of nostalgia. We tell …
Research Supports Renewed Commitment to Confirmation
Today, the Episcopal Church recognizes baptism as full initiation into the Body of Christ, and with that comes admission to Holy …
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Curriculum Review: Pilgrim
Pilgrim retains an unapologetic focus on Christian fundamentals and fellowship, while acknowledging a need for individualization …
Saving a Sacrament: The Future of Confirmation in the Episcopal Church
"This study will settle the debate once and for all: confirmation is not a sacrament in search of a meaning. It is an opportunity …
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Lifelong, Lifewide Christian Formation: Embracing a Faith that Celebrates Life
I am often asked about my Ph.D. “What is it in?” My first answer is always, “education,” and from there the conversation meanders, …