Description
Many people think that animated television shows and movies are only for small children, having nothing of value or substance to offer anyone over the age of 13 or 14, but this couldn’t be further from the truth! Not only is animated media something that can appeal to all ages, but it also is a medium for tackling big, existential questions and experiences of life in ways that are accessible to all of us, regardless of how old we are. Through looking at examples from shows and movies like Gravity Falls, Bluey, The Iron Giant, and others (as well as suggested examples that come from our hearty discussion), we will explore, discover, and create ways to implement animated media in faith formation programs that will encourage deeper engagement with children and youth while also encouraging adults to encounter new mediums of engagement that they might’ve otherwise not known about!
Workshop Leader: Brendan McLean
Rev. Brendan McLean is the Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Tyler, Texas. He often sums up his ministry in three words: imagination, curiosity, and solidarity. Many who know him would describe him as “essentially a golden retriever.”
Co-Leader: