Part of my scope of work at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal as Director of Christian Education is attending committee meetings — a lot of meetings!
The Conference Room Table in Christian Formation Read Post »
A couple of weeks ago Building Faith shared a resource about resuming formation classes from the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) and the Office of Christian Formation in the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA)\, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it.
A Resource Re-Entering Faith Formation Read Post »
Little did I know that Zoom was soon to be a household word. The world around us changed quickly, so I adjusted my ministry as the Director of Christian Education.
Zoom: Where the Sacred Meets the Secular Read Post »
A formerly homeschooled kid myself, I never felt the desire to homeschool my own children.
Lace Tablecloths and Terrifying Bibles Read Post »
A few months ago Victoria Hoppes invited me to join the Faith @ Home community by writing short reflections on lectionary texts to help adults teach the stories to young children.
Learning through Faith @ Home Read Post »
Ever since I returned to the church in my twenties, I have been inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Celebrating the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary Read Post »
Today, June 19, we remember Adelaide Teague Case, who died seventy-one years ago. “An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church” tells us that Dr. Case was “the first woman to be appointed to full professional rank in an Anglican seminary.” She was a theologian, librarian, professor, and writer, but she lived at a time before women could be ordained in the Episcopal Church.
Celebrating Adelaide Teague Case and Religious Education Read Post »
As you make your plans for summer study or travel, for camps and play dates, consider making some time for summer formation as well. After all, your kids (at least) might have some extra time, and what better opportunity to grow in the knowledge and love of God?!
Growing in the knowledge and love of God over the summer Read Post »
Last Sunday I had to bat cleanup after my own sermon. Sometime during the Nicene Creed, I realized that I’d left something out. It was an important point with significant pastoral implications.
We Interrupt Your Bedtime Routine for this Christian Formation Opportunity Read Post »
Over a decade ago, while in seminary I began researching children’s spirituality. I read whatever I could and looked at
Stories of God at Home: A Godly Play Approach Read Post »