Luke’s gospel completes the three-year lectionary cycle as the major gospel in year C which we have just begun this past week on the First Sunday of Advent. …
Conscious Collecting: Meeting Needs Near and Far
"Conscious Collecting is an important part of faith formation. Sometimes we see the fruit if these programs in surprising and delightful ways." While this year is …
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What Would Jesus Eat? Christians and Vegetarianism
I am not a vegetarian, but know many, including family members. Recently I became aware of the Christian Vegetarian Association and wondered how and why such an …
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The Liturgical Year Explained (Plus Free Printable Calendar!)
"This calendar keeps time to remember God's Salvation Story. The stories of God breaking into our darkness. Stories of God's work in our lives." Keeping Time... Time. …
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Free Sunday School Curriculum: The Virtual Church School
The Anglican Church of Canada offers simple lectionary-based lesson plans in English and French completely online. Launched in February 2008 by the Diocese of …
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6 Leadership Styles
Robyn Benincasa is a two-time Adventure Racing World Champion, two-time Guinness World Record distance kayaker, a full-time firefighter, and author of the new book, HOW WINNING …
Building Faith Brick by Brick: Formation with Lego
"I have watched as the Lego walls of Jericho were built and then came crashing down. There is no shortage of material to be explored, created and discovered..." Boy …
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Seeking God’s Justice for All: Lenten Study 2012
A Powerful Lenten Series “Seeking God’s Justice for All” is the third part of an ongoing Lifelong Faith Formation resource from The Episcopal Church to support their …
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Digging Deeper: The “O” Antiphons
from Living the Good News The seven “O Antiphons” originated in the daily monastic prayer of the eighth and ninth centuries. They are short, scripture-based prayers invoking …
Putting Christ back into the 12 Days of Christmas
Whatever the reason, we have an opportunity to engage families in discovering that Christmas is not just December 25th but is a season all on its own. Celebrating The Full …
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