Growing into a Rule of Life
Five-minute read. Thomas Moore said, “The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.”
Kim Snodgrass
Kim Snodgrass is Assistant to the Bishop for Christian Formation.
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Spirituality and the “Household Yogi”
Four-minute read. Are you a ‘household yogi?’ Religion and spirituality are not necessarily the same thing, although they may certainly travel the same path.
Going beyond coping, parenting with mindfulness
Two-minute read. Parents, grandparents, caregivers – grab a donut, coffee, and slippers and join us in an online Parenting With Mindfulness Workshop on Saturday, September 12. This workshop, the first of a new series of Wellness Gatherings, will provide practical information to take parenting beyond coping and lead to understanding.
How to view Sunday School (formation) through a new lens
One-minute read. As we each settle into our ‘new normal’ let’s embrace this opportunity and see formation through a new lens.
Check out our Christian formation resources
One-minute read. Need help with Christian Formation? There are lots of published formation related articles to help you. Take a moment to check them out.
Book of Common Prayer Treasure Hunt – Fun & Formation In One
One-minute read. Go on a Book of Common Prayer Treasure Hunt to rediscover how it unites us all. If you find yourself surprised to discover something you never knew existed, you won’t be alone.
Race and Diversity Resources for Adult Christian Formation
One-minute read. As Christians affirm the dignity of every human being; that all are created in the image of God and all are beloved. Here are some resources that can be used to spark conversation and understanding on this complex subject.
Small Group Facilitator Development, starting August 5 for six weeks
One-minute read. Now more than ever, small groups are a cornerstone of the church. Attend a six-week facilitator development training and let the formation office cover your registration fee!
How the Episcopal Church works to shape public policy
Two-Minute read. As followers of Jesus, God forms us as we engage in civic responsibilities. The Office of Government Relations (OGR) represents the policy priorities of The Episcopal Church to the U.S. government in Washington, D.C. Find out more about the work of The Office of Government Relations.
Strengthening your compassion
One-Minute read. Is compassion a rare attribute nowadays? I can’t answer that, but it is worth asking myself if I think, speak and act in a way that reflects this core Christian value.
Becoming Anti-Racist
One-Minute read. If you have also found yourself at an intersection – of faith and a commitment to becoming anti-racist – these past few weeks, this chart may inspire you to explore, grow and deepen that very personal journey.
Sign Up For Education for Ministry
One-Minute read. Participating in Education for Ministry is an investment in your spiritual life.
Labyrinths close to home
Three-Minute read. Several congregations in our diocese have chosen to create a labyrinth on their grounds. Open to the community around them they are a wonderful way to spread peace and encourage contemplation. Check out six close to home!
Sign Up For Backyard VBS!
July 13 at 7 p.m. Summer is a great time to explore God’s Wondrous Creation. Sign up to join a diocesan-wide Backyard VBS!
Art As Meditation
One-Minute read. Can we paint our way to peace and awareness? Maybe so, because it’s not about skill or a frameable finished product. It’s all about the process.
Be the change you wish to see in the world
One-minute read. If you’ve been spending the last week wondering how to be a positive force working towards a world where pain and suffering isn’t caused by a fellow human there are answers.
Personal Prayer
Two-Minute read.
We get to know someone better by talking and listening to each other, building a relationship. We call this time together by different names when comes to friends, but with God, we call it prayer.
Building a balanced spiritual life
One-Minute read.
It’s very easy to go through life without thinking much at all about spiritual matters, but Christianity calls us to think about who God is, and who we are. This is a religion of transformation.
Ordinary time is anything but
One-Minute read.
I love how the liturgical year is put together to include time for the ordinary. Stretching from now until November we can make it extraordinarily ordinary.
Honoring Pentecost at Home
One-Minute read and one-minute video. Honoring Pentecost in your household helps focus on the gift and the work of the Holy Spirit, which fills us at all times and in all places.
