"We naturally gravitate toward people most like us which usually means those of a similar age. The church has long been a bastion of age-segregated programming and …
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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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Cultivating Belonging in Worship for Trans, Disabled, and Other Marginalized Persons
In the 1970s, feminists launched a linguistic revolution that eventually reshaped church language. Rejecting grammarians’ androcentric decree that generically masculine nouns could …
Roots & Wings FAQ: How Can We Attract More Young Families?
Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative (R&W) is a grant focused on empowering congregations to practice vibrant intergenerational liturgy, especially in …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Children’s Ministry Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your children's ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice depends entirely …
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Parent Night Out: A Ministry of Rest and Belonging
At St. Ann's Episcopal Church, one of the most impactful formation ministries in our parish does not happen in a classroom or around a formal curriculum. It happens on Saturday …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Youth Ministry Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your youth ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice depends entirely on your …
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Building Faith’s Top Picks for Adult Christian Formation Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your adult Christian formation program? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice depends …
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Roots & Wings FAQ: What about the Parents Who Want to Worship without Their Children?
Roots & Wings: Intergenerational Formation Collaborative (R&W) is a grant focused on empowering congregations to practice vibrant intergenerational liturgy, especially in …
Building Faith’s Top Picks for Catechesis & Confirmation Curriculum
Looking for the “best” curriculum for your youth or adult catechesis or confirmation class? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice …
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