From APCE Cabinet to APCE Leadership Council

From APCE Cabinet to APCE Leadership Council

Growing up, I always wanted to be a cheerleader.  Why? Because I so wanted to be part of the “in crowd.”  I would secretly attempt to do cartwheels and splits in my basement, but ultimately ended up being elected the President of the Pep Club instead. As a novice...

NEW TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EDUCATORS IN THE PC(USA)

Are you serving as an educator in your church, council or agency—either as a volunteer or as paid staff? Do you feel like you would like to have a stronger biblical and theological foundation and greater skills in educational ministry leadership? Then the Educator’s...
Sparks and Seeds:  Celebrating Pentecost and the Growing Time

Sparks and Seeds: Celebrating Pentecost and the Growing Time

After the Party After every big celebration comes the crash. Party guests go home and we collapse on the couch with a headache. The special dinner that took days to plan and prepare is devoured in an hour, leaving only a kitchen full of dirty dishes. The warmth of...
Webinar: Conversation with the Author: Laura Alary

Webinar: Conversation with the Author: Laura Alary

WONDERFUL STORIES UNFOLD AFTER EASTER . . . Join us on April 22 at 6pm to learn about Laura Alary’s new book Breathe. “This Pentecost story is like none other I’ve encountered: brilliant, paced like an autumn wind with moments of stillness to sit with breath and...
Breathe. Breathe.

Breathe. Breathe.

How far you’ve come.   Ashes to go. Foreheads or hands? Ash Wednesday in a bag. Wilderness sand and rocks on a tray. Buried Alleluias. Virtually. Lenten family practices. We could try coloring. One Great Hour or Sharing. Maybe? Holy Week planning. Palms. Parades....
What Will We Tell the Children?

What Will We Tell the Children?

What Will We Tell the Children? It was a Good Friday service I will never forget. I was perhaps eight or nine years old, and since children in my church rarely joined the adults in the sanctuary for any part of worship, my going to worship on Good Friday was a very...
People of Color Serving in Faith Formation Ministries

People of Color Serving in Faith Formation Ministries

This cohort will bring together BIPOC that are serving in educational/faith formation ministries to support and encourage one another. Participants will explore issues that are specific to their contexts and will shape the direction of the cohort. Dates/Time:...