Jul 8, 2023
If you are ready to come play and laugh together and let your guard down and have some fun, come play with us. You will have fun and learn some tips and tricks for planning and leading in your context, as well as the theological framework for your planning and...
Jul 8, 2023
Children are natural worshippers and enjoy engaging in spiritual practices alongside and with the support of the adults around them. Adults, as well, benefit from experiencing worship with children in the ways that Jesus recognized as he called the children to him....
Jul 8, 2023
When three long-time church educators agreed to work on the Holy Spirit section of Opening Doors to Discipleship, they had no idea the adventure the Spirit would take them on. From the waters of thirst to the fire of inspiration, we invite you to join us on that...
Jul 8, 2023
Putting rubber stamp to ink and paper began as a hobby, became a ministry, and morphed into a spiritual practice. I began making cards for folks as a hobby, an outlet for creativity and personal enjoyment. Then I began a card ministry, making and sending cards for...
Jul 8, 2023
Many of us are discovering the old Sunday School model no longer works for our families with children. They have an hour to attend worship, and they may struggle with having their kids in the sanctuary. Sacred Art Time offers an alternative to traditional Sunday...
Jul 8, 2023
This workshop will present effective practices, approaches, and models of family and intergenerational (all ages) faith formation that emerged from a 2023 national survey of Christian churches. This is a “how-to” workshop that provides practical guidance...
Jul 8, 2023
So much of the culture of playing games pits us against one another. What are those games where we can play together? Where players aren’t picked off one at a time watching others win their way to the top of the mountain? Are there games for those who...
Jul 8, 2023
Are your adult programs drying up? Are your existing classes failing to draw new members? Are your teachers coming from the same pool, year after year? Are your congregants thirsty for connection, but unable to find it through your existing offerings? In this...
Jul 8, 2023
CANCELLED We are sorry for the change, but due to a death in the leader’s family, this workshop has been cancelled. Please feel free to choose any other workshop. Disparities in care at the end of life continue in the U.S. healthcare system, which historically...
Jul 8, 2023
The central element of most churches’ lives and any gathering of Christians is our worship — praise and prayer, singing and celebrating, preaching and teaching. Unfortunately, it’s also the place where our habits and traditions can exclude people,...
