My Own Experience of "Las Posadas" As a child in a multicultural family, I had the privilege of celebrating the Advent and …
Embodied Faith: Facilitating Sensory Engagements in Christian Formation
Embodied learning inspires embodied faith. To support embodied learning experiences, teachers need to create environments where …
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A Free Tool for Formation Planning: The Ministry Planning Calendar
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens" (Eccl 3:1, NIV). A time for worship, study, …
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“The BIG Way of Love for Kids”: A Child-Centered Formation Resource
Exactly one year ago, our working team’s leader, the late Rachel Graves Jones, circulated a list of questions to help spark our …
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Good News Gardens: A Movement to Steward and Care for Creation
Our faith communities are responsible for a lot of land. The Episcopal Church holds titles and stewards countless acres of land …
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“Blessings for Your Students”: A Resource for Interfaith Communities and Campus Ministries
I was informed, upon joining the university where I spent the last decade of my 40 years in higher education chaplaincy, that the …
The Sacredness of the Waiting: An Advent Reflection with a Wreath Lighting Liturgy
I didn’t know about Advent as a kid, but I understood the aching desire for Christmas to arrive. Whether I was looking forward to …
Courageous Companions: Reimagining Discernment about Mentors for Youth
I have been privileged to lead training events about the best practices in youth ministry for years. A topic always addressed is …
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“Come Away Together (Retirémonos Juntos)”: The Radically Hybrid 2025 Forma Conference
The 2025 Forma Conference is sponsored by Episcopal Relief & Development as well as over two dozen other organizations and …
Spiritual Care for Children after a Disaster
Often when a disaster happens, ministry leaders and congregations are inundated with immediate and physical needs. As they respond …
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