Embracing Neurodiversity Class
2024-09-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | online
Class description:
Embracing Neurodiversity in your Ministry and Church.

In our ministries we are seeing more and more students who have ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism. When we create spaces to welcome those on the spectrum of neurodiversity, everyone benefits. Giving families, children and adults the space to embrace how their brain works is a beautiful way to live into God’s dream. We will cover basic tools and strategies in Christian Education for Neurodiversity and how to partner with families. There are practical ways we can create space for kids and adults in our communities, and I would love to share them with you. These are tools you can take back to your church and feel equipped to welcome neurodiversity into your church home.
Allie Atchison is the director of children and family ministries at New Hope Presbyterian church in Castle Rock Colorado. I am dyslexic, who married a man with ADHD and we are raising a thoughtful and kind little girl who is on the Autism Spectrum. I live in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, yes, it’s amazing to live by these stunning mountains. I love to workout, create art, and spend time with my family. We love to explore all Colorado has to offer, and spend quiet evenings together.
It is a passion of mine to embrace Neurodiversity in Church. I love to find new ways to engage all different neuro types. My career has been devoted to Christian education in churches. I love to teach about God’s love, and how God deeply and personally cares for each person. I have worked in christian education for the last 14 years. The first 9 were spent in youth ministry and the last 5 have been in children’s ministry. I have loved every part of the ministry I have served in these last 14 years.
Our life is built in community. I know I will learn so much from you and your experiences as well. I cannot wait to hear some of your stories. When you come to class, make sure to have your favorite tool of learning with you. Whether it is coloring, fidgets, building, note taking, pacing, or listening; how you learn is welcome in class!

Cost:
APCE Member $20
Non-Member $35
APCE Retired Educator $15

PC(USA) Polity Course
2024-10-03 12:00 - 14:00 | online
In partnership with the Office of Christian Formation of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, the Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE) is pleased to offer an online course in Presbyterian Polity. The course is available to Christian Educators in the certification process, Commissioned Ruling Elders or those that are preparing for a commission, leaders in 1001 New Worshipping Communities and any other leaders wanting to learn more about the denomination. At this time the class will only be offered in English.
SYLLABUS Presbyterian Polity October 2024

Cost is $100.
If you take this class and PC(USA) Program and Mission class is $175. For more information on the PC(USA) Program and Mission: https://apcenet.org/event/pcusa-program-and-mission-course/2024-08-15/
Course will meet on Zoom:
Thursday, October 3 noon-2:00 pm EST
Thursday, October 10 noon-2:00 pm EST
Thursday, October 17 noon-2:00 pm EST
Thursday, October 24 noon-2:00 pm EST
Thursday, October 31 noon-2:00 pm EST
For more information on the PC(USA) Program and Mission Course: https://apcenet.org/event/pcusa-program-and-mission-course/2024-08-15/
Register Here
Registration closes on September 15th at 5pm EST

Ministry Outside the Box Class
2024-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 | online
You know the way we’ve always done it isn’t working anymore, but how do we dream new dreams that actually work? How do we get the committee and congregation to see this too? In this 3-session workshop on how to assess your current offerings, consider what God might be calling you to do (that will work in your context), and implement new formation opportunities. This is a hands-on class with practical tools, and you will leave with concrete written next steps.

Rebecca Guzman is a Certified Educator serving as the Director of Spiritual Formation at South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Jessie Kuehner is a Certified Educator who has served churches but has also been a consultant to churches and educators for 5+ years.
These 2 have been a dynamic pair that have worked together for years. There have been multiple times when Rebecca finishes what Jessie is saying when Jessie has an “oh squirrel!” moment.
Cost:
APCE Member $20
Non-Member $35
APCE Retired Educator $15

Classes are 1-3pm EST starting Tues. Oct. 29.

Worship and Sacraments Certification Course January 2025
2025-01-27 - 2025-01-29
APCE will offer a certification course in Worship and Sacraments as a pre-event to the Annual Event in Memphis in January 25. Specific dates and registration details will be available closer to the event.

APCE Polity Course Winter 2025
2025-02-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
In partnership with the Office of Christian Formation of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, the Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE) is pleased to offer an online course in Presbyterian Polity. The course is available to Christian Educators in the certification process, Commissioned Ruling Elders or those that are preparing for a commission, or leaders in 1001 New Worshipping Communities. At this time the class will only be offered in English. Registration is available until the class limit is reached.

Cost is $100.
Dates: February 17, 19, 21; 2 sessions each day: AM session: 10:00–12:00; PM session: 1:00 – 3:00; All times Eastern (Feb 21 PM session for CREs and NWC Leaders)

Register at APCE Polity Course Winter 2025 | Association of Partners in Christian Education

Feb. 2025 Book Club
2025-02-20 14:00 - 15:00
Feb 20-
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Do you find yourself awash in pages and pages of professional reading but very little reading for your soul, for your self-care, for your well of well being? Then look NO FURTHER! APCE has just launched a Book Club for any and all members who would like to gather to read, explore, and dive into books both fiction and non-fiction, “work related” and just for fun!

The group will meet monthly via Zoom with NO requirement to make each and every meeting! Come as you can, enjoy the fellowship of fellow educators and simply find some respite in books!
Register at: https://apcenet.org/apce-book-club/
