Growing up our family had one of the Avon Christmas Countdown Calendars from 1987 with the mouse that moved from one day to the next. While not a true Advent calendar as it simply …
New and Recent Formation Resources for Advent
Advent is an exciting season in the church year. As many of the resources below underscore, Advent ushers in a new liturgical year and offers stories, hymns, and practices that can …
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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 1, which is the Day of Prayer for Creation, through …
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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 be tough. Expenses for curricula, books, supplies, …
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Letter from the Editor 2025
Dear Building Faith Community,I wish you God’s peace in this season after Epiphany. The last few months have been tumultuous in many ways and in many places in the U.S. and beyond. …
Embodied Faith: Facilitating Sensory Engagements in Christian Formation
Embodied learning inspires embodied faith. To support embodied learning experiences, teachers need to create environments where learners can explore their surroundings with their …
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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 may be most helpful for your context, we at …
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Tools and Resources to Enrich Your Bible Study
If you've ever searched for Bible study resources and felt completely overwhelmed, you're not imagining the mountain of materials available, and you're not alone. The sheer number …
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Arab American Heritage Month Resources for 2024
April is National Arab American Heritage Month in the U.S. This month invites us to learn more about the histories, experiences, and contributions of people in the United States …
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