Highlighting AE Workshops: From Being an Ally to a Co-Conspirator

Highlighting AE Workshops: From Being an Ally to a Co-Conspirator

To share ideas with others who desire to live in a more just and equitable world and explore how the principles of community organizing–listening and building relationships–can give us tools for speaking and acting and risk, in the words of John Lewis “getting into good trouble.”

AE Workshop Highlight: Build on Your Strengths: Churches and Mental Health

AE Workshop Highlight: Build on Your Strengths: Churches and Mental Health

Studies have shown that people in crisis will more often initially seek out a faith leader (which includes Christian educators) than a therapist. This means that we need to be equipped to respond and to educate. This workshop will help us recognize and build on the strengths we may already have in place to support mental health in our congregations, and will give us ideas for expanding these supports.

Get to Know: Michael W. Waters, 2023 Annual Event Worship and Workshop Leader

I believe Jesus has spoken to us words that now echo through the wisdom of Bishop Woods; we must learn to bend without breaking. There is a certain unforced rhythm or pace that emerges when heeding these words, and I am looking forward to further unpacking this theme with each one of you who will be attending the APCE Annual Event this January.

What If We Did Things Differently?

What If We Did Things Differently?

When we, the church, reach out to help others, we tend to follow traditional protocols–as if assistance is one size fits all. And why would we not? After all, all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to God’s purpose, right? (Romans 8:28)

Unforced Rhythms of Grace

Unforced Rhythms of Grace

  “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion?” (Matthew 11:28, The Message) I don’t know about you, but I can answer yes to all three of these questions! We are in need of a real rest! This is what we were thinking back in 2020 when we began planning for...
Let’s Pause Together

Let’s Pause Together

Whenever we meet someone new, invariably we find ourselves asking the question, “So, what kind of work do you do?”  It’s a natural inquiry that expresses a curiosity about the other person, helps us establish rapport and usually gives us a place to start building a relationship. Yet, in a subtle but very real way, that question of what someone does reveals who we tend to be as a people and how we view ourselves and others.