The Rev. Brad Karelius Presents: The Desert Mystics
From August 11 – 13, the Rev. Brad Karelius introduced the ‘Desert Mystics’; pioneers who shared their experiences living in the desert and showing us how the desert community can transorm lives.
Christian Formation
Christian Formation expands our minds, shapes our hearts, and builds God’s kingdom. The Christian Formation Office is here to provide the support you need for Children, Youth, Young Adults, Adults, and Generations in community together.
There are lots of Christian Formation resources available on our website, why not check them out?
If you have questions contact Kim Snodgrass, Assistant to the Bishop for Christian Formation.
Faith Formation in Small Congregations
Resources you can use when forming your ministry and making connections.
Education for Ministry: Register Now for Fall Seminars
Register now for Education for Ministry seminars.
Spiritual Formation: Deanery Updates
Kim Snodgras shares the latest Spiritual Formation Deanery Updates.
It may be summer, but think about gearing up for fall
Two-Minute read. Now is the time to be gearing up for the Christian Education experiences your church will offer this fall.
What’s missing? Resources to top up your spiritual well
Two-Minute read. Are you hungry for more?
Trinity Sunday
One-Minute read. Three different ways we experience the one God we worship.
A way to pray: Proverbs
Three-Minute read. Few books offer more practical day-to-day guidance on the art of living than the Book of Proverbs.
ChurchNext: How to enrich your spiritual life
One-Minute read. Are you looking for a new simple way to learn and grow? ChurchNext might be for you … because they’re out to change lives.
Pathways for Baptismal Living
Two-Minute read. You don’t have to enroll in a degree program to enrich your faith.
Righteous Anger
Three-Minute read. Love is something we do. We educate ourselves. We refuse to demonize those who disagree with us. We try our best to make our words and actions a witness to the world.
Episcopal Church Lent resources – available online
One-minute read. The Episcopal Church has provided new and updated Lenten resources for individuals, small groups, and congregations.
Lenten book discussion and reflection guide
One-minute read. This reading guide was developed to be used weekly during the five weeks of Lent in-between, Ash Wednesday and Holy Week.
Lenten Resources for Church and Home
One-Minute read. Encourage a meaningful Lenten experience at home and in the congregation by using highly recommended and easy to use resources that stir our souls to….
Chalking the Door: A New Year House Blessing
Three-Minute read. Start 2023 by Chalking the Door as a way to celebrate and physically mark God’s blessing on our lives and home throughout the year.
On the Cusp of Advent
Two-minute read. On the cusp of Advent, Ordinary Time winds to a close. What has Ordinary Time held for you?
Resources to Nurture a Meaningful Advent
One-minute read. Nurture a meaningful Advent at church and home. There is no shortage of excellent (and easy to use) resources. Just in case you didn’t see our earlier article, it’s not too late to explore some favorites…
Formational thoughts on politics, elections, and fear
Three-Minute read. Election time is upon us yet again, and all that goes with it. The following may be helpful in maintaining a Christian perspective.
Advent Resources
One-Minute read. Nurture a meaningful Advent at church and home. There is no shortage of excellent (and easy to use) resources, like these favorites…
What’s the “right” choice for curriculum this fall?
Two-Minute read. Fall often means a flurry of activity and preparation, along with a little hang-wringing and perhaps gnashing of teeth. Simplify the process using these solid resources.
