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Call for Workshop Proposals
By: Priscilla Andre-Colton Our next Annual Event will be February 6-9, 2019 in Galveston, Texas. Our theme invites us to explore new ways of equipping those who shape how faith is formed in a sea of change. Change is all around us, in the church, in our communities...
From the Archives: Fear Not?
By: Brian Blount During Lent we will be reposting some excellent articles from our archives. As we struggle with the aftermath of another school shooting in the US, Brian Blount's words from 2014 are relevant again. He reflected on fear as APCE looked toward the...
Ashes to Go
By: I didn't want to like it. The whole idea sounded a little contrived to me. I had read about people setting up Ash Wednesday ashes on a street corner, but didn't like the idea of something rushed, outside of the atmosphere of worship. I got talked into it by an...
Greetings from the Advocate Ministry Team!
By: The Advocate Team Most of us were able to gather in Louisville at the 2018 APCE Annual Event. With hundreds of other educators from across the wider church, we worshiped and workshopped, heard challenging and inspiring reflections on hospitality, and connected...
Singing Faith All Day Long
By: Ingrid Ladendorf I have a vivid memory of singing “God made the sea and God made me” in our Methodist worship when I was in first grade. There were many aspects of that experience that are memorable, but the words in my head have remained connected to that melody...
A New Song: Secular Music in Ministry
By: Steve Lindsley As a grade-school kid, I have vivid memories of my father sitting at the foot of my bed at night, six-string guitar in hand, singing me to sleep with beautiful lullabies. They were not, however, typical bedtime fare. Leave it to my Dad to soothe me...
From the Archives: Storying to Build an Atmosphere of Trust and Mutual Respect
By: Al Mulder In honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr, we share this article from our archives, first printed in our quarterly journal in June 2012. How might storying be a part of your ministry today? Storying is the telling of our stories. Although “storying” is...
Get Ready for the Annual Event!
By: Are you joining us in Louisville for the APCE Annual Event? Make sure to stop by the Advocate topic forum on Wednesday, January 31 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM (check your locator guide for the room.) Help us make this blog an even better resource for you and your...
New Year Blessings!
By: The Advocate Team
Advent 4 and Christmas: Love
By: Joyce Vance Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas: We blow out the candle of fear and light the candle of love. Lectionary texts: Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:1-20 A child has been born! During the time of preparation, expectant parents have both joy and fear; hope and...