Ministry Outside the Box Class
2024-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Children's Ministry Network Connection
2024-11-14 19:00, 2024-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
Children’s Ministry Network is for anyone who has Children’s Ministry under their umbrella. This group meets the Second Thursday of the month at 7pm EST via Zoom. Please sign up on each event to get the Zoom link.
SIGN UP HERE

Worship and Sacraments Certification Course January 2025
2025-01-27 - 2025-01-29 | PA
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.

Annual Event 2025
2025-01-29 - 2025-02-01 | The Peabody Hotel
2025 Annual 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 | PA
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/

The APCE Book Club “Faith in Fiction” March Meeting
2025-03-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
The APCE Book Club “Faith in Fiction” will meet by Zoom on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Time 3:00 PM Eastern, 2:00 Central, 1: 00 Rocky Mt, & 12:00 Pacific.
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is the selection for March. The novel is a poignant look at relationships, redemption, racism and the American dream. This book is the winner of the National Book Award in 2023 and has 4 stars+ ratings on Amazon & Goodreads. Join fellow APCE members and friends for discussion and opinions on this tale of American life in small town Pennsylvania in the first half of the 20th century.
For the Zoom Link, email apcebookclub@gmail.com.

Retired Educators' Connections - May 2025
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:30 | PA
ALL APCE Retired Educators are invited to join Bonnie Edwards and Roberta Dodds-Ingersoll for a time of informal sharing. This is a great way to stay connected to long-time friends and to make new ones.
Mark your calendars now for the meetings later this year on August 21 and November 20.
If you would like to participate, please email info@apcenet.org for the zoom link and more information.

APCE Book Club "Faith in Fiction"
2025-05-16 15:00 - 16:30 | PA
The May book will be Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon. Although a YA read, the book is deep and profound.
For an invitation to the May Book Club gathering, email apcebookclub@gmail.com.

Retired Educators Connection - August 2025
2025-08-21 12:00 - 13:30 | PA
ALL APCE Retired Educators are invited to join Bonnie Edwards and Roberta Dodds-Ingersoll for a time of informal sharing. This is a great way to stay connected to long-time friends and to make new ones.
Mark your calendars now for the final meeting og this year on November 20.
If you would like to participate, please email info@apcenet.org for the zoom link and more information.

GLAPCE 2025 Fall Event - Living in Transitional Times
2025-10-21 15:30 - 2025-10-23 12:00 | Lindenwood Retreat & Conference Center, Plymouth, IN
WHERE: Lindenwood Conference & Retreat Center, near Plymouth, IN
WHO: All who are involved with Christian Education/Faith Formation in any way are invited — pastors, educators, committee members, staff and volunteers alike! You don’t need to be a member of APCE to attend this event.
WHAT:
Workshops with Guest Speaker Carol McDonald

Explore transitions in our personal lives, faith communities, cultures, and in Scripture.
Conversations to help ground and equip us for transition, so that we can help guide those in our ministries through times of change and transition. No matter what age or type of group you work with most, change affects all people.
Opportunities to listen, reflect, interact, and plan how to apply material in your context

Meaningful Worship times, including communion together on Thursday
Sabbath rest time on Wednesday afternoon with a variety of options:

tours of the farm on campus
indoor and outdoor stations of the cross
self-guided tours of the campus
an outdoor labyrinth
walking paths; or a nap, reading, your own project — the time is yours!

Resource Sharing & Networking Opportunities

GUEST SPEAKER: Carol McDonald is an honorably retired Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA). Before her retirement, she served at the congregational level, as well as in a variety of presbytery, synod and general assembly positions in the PCUSA: Christian Education Consultant, Associate Executive for Program, Presbytery Moderator, Associate Executive for Geneva Center, Synod Executive , and various committees for the General Assembly.
Early Bird rates are available through August 15.
Learn more and register today: https://www.glapce.org/2025-fall-event.html

APCE Annual Event 2026
2026-01-21 - 2026-01-24 | Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
2026 Annual Event – January 21 – 24, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA at Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
More information to come.
