Tag Archives: Christian formation

Continuum of Formation

Recently, I was asked about how the two ministries that we provide to our Children and our Youth work in concert.  What do we provide?  How do we build from one level to the next?  Do we use age-appropriate curricula? … Continue reading

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Mature Affirmation of Faith? See You in Church.

In the Book of Common Prayer, on page 412 under the section titled, “Concerning the Service,” reads the following: “In the course of their Christian development, those baptized at an early age are expected, when they are ready and have been … Continue reading

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The Jesus of Politeness

Earlier this week The Rev. Dr. Carol Flett and I attended the monthly meeting of the Washington Episcopal Clergy Association, or WECA for short.  These monthly meetings are designed for the clergy of the diocese to come together for prayer, … Continue reading

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