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School for Christian Formation & Ministry
The Mission of the Diocesan School for Christian Formation and Ministry is to aid our congregations in formation for ministry of all of our members along their lifelong spiritual Journey. Our classes and trainings provide lifelong learning for spiritual development and aid in ministering in Christ’s name to one another and the world. Our training for Christian Formation, provides instruction in Godly Play for children, Rite 13/J2A for youth and a variety of curricula for adults. We also provide training for the ministries like Eucharistic Visitor and Worship Leader and Safeguarding God’s People. The School for Christian Formation and Ministry also maintains the Sadler Resource center of media resources for the diocese. Do you need a comprehensive formation program in your congregation? We can help!
Here are some other resources for Christian Formation:
Episcopal Council for Christian Education (ECCE)
This organization supports those who are called to the ministry of religious education and formation in the Episcopal Church by providing models of life-long learning. ECCE works in collaboration with the Office for Children's Ministries and Christian Education of the Episcopal Church.
National Association of Episcopal Christian Education Directors
This association consists of ministers of the Episcopal Church - both ordained and lay, paid professionals (part-time and full-time) - whose responsibility is the Christian formation of children, youth, and adults.
National Organization of Episcopal Resource Centers (NOERC)
An organization designed to better network, learn about, and reflect on resources in the Episcopal Church.
Seedlings
This non-profit corporation provides Episcopal curriculum for small churches and other unique educational materials. Seedlings provides: Sunday School Curriculum in the Episcopal tradition; Adult Inquirers and Confirmation materials; Scripts for instructed liturgies; First Communion lessons; Every Member UNCanvass Stewardship process.
Nathan Network
This network serves the Church by providing support for those engaged in preventing and/or responding to misconduct. They will accomplish this through: training and empowerment, education, theology, policy dialogues and proposals, individual and systemic wellness tools, spiritual support, resources, lobbying, and connections.