Christian Formation Workshops
Beyond Adam & Eve: Sunday School Curriculum Session 1
As Episcopalians, we are known for our wonderful liturgy and beautiful music but we often don't know much about the Bible. Do you or members of your congregation ever wish they were more familiar with the Bible and its characters? Beyond Adam and Eve will help you attain your wish. It covers 50 questions that all Christians should be able to answer and also inspirational prayers and scripture passages. There is a companion curriculum guide for a nine-week class, appropriate for adults and youth. At the workshop you will participate in a sample class and see how much fun learning about the Bible can be! Marion H. Williams, author and parishioner at the Cathedral of St. Philip
Establish or Enhance Your Own Parish Library Session 1
Does your congregation have a library that needs sprucing up? Would you like to start a library? This workshop will offer tips for selecting books and other materials, managing borrowing, and publicizing special features. Elizabeth Ring, Director, Diocesan Resource Center, Supporting Lifelong Learning in the Diocese of Maine; member & Past President, National Organization of Episcopal Resource Centers.
The Heart of Godly Play Session 2
Come experience a story and learn about the heart of Godly Play. This will help you understand the depth of what can happen theologically and spiritually in the Godly Play Classroom. Candy Moser, Godly Play Southeast Region Training Coordinator and Mary Gardener White, Accredited Godly Play Trainer
It's Not Just for Preschool: Godly Play with Old Children Session 3
Come join the conversation and discover how older children are responding to Godly Play. We will share some of the new stories and talk about how the children are responding to them and how they enrich their Godly Play experience. Candy Moser, Godly Play Southeast Region Training Coordinator and Mary Gardener White, Accredited Godly Play Trainer
Starting and/or Maintaining a Vigorous Faith Formation Program Session 2
Come join us as we explore ways to form Faith Formation Committees or focus groups; set goals, objectives, and action steps; conduct parish needs assessments; explore curricula; recruit and nurture faith formation leaders for your programs; and discuss ways to form Christians in your parish. Karen Murphy, Education Specialist in Curriculum and former Christian Education Director, St. Mary & St. Martha's, Buford; parishioner, St. Anthony's, Winder
