Christian Formation

From our Labyrinth to after worship study groups to the young people in our midst – Christian Formation is about engagement and empowerment of faith for Life.

All people are important part of our community. We believe children are not just the “church of tomorrow” – but rather are the “church of today”- growing in Christ’s love and service throughout their lives. A Children’s Chapel is located to the right of the altar area – and children and parents are invited to move back and forth from this area throughout the liturgy. When young people arrive early, they may be invited to join in special tasks around the altar, such as lighting the candles with adult supervision.

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Through The Episcopal Church, God  INVITES all people:

To enter into a prayerful life of worship, continuous learning, intentional outreach, advocacy and service.To encounter the Word of God through scripture, to honor church teachings, and continually to embrace the joy of Baptism and Eucharist, spreading the Good News of the risen Christ and ministering to all.To hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people, placing ourselves in the stories of our faith, thereby empowering us to proclaim the Gospel message.To respond to the needs of our constantly changing communities, as Jesus calls us, in ways that reflect our diversity and cultures as we seek, wonder and discover together.

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Through The Episcopal Church, God  INSPIRES all people:

To experience Anglican liturgy, which draws us closer to God, helps us discern God’s will and encourages us to share our faith journeys. To study Scripture, mindful of the context of our societies and cultures, calling us to seek truth anew while remaining fully present in the community of faith.To develop new learning experiences, equipping disciples for life in a world of secular challenges and carefully listening for the words of modern sages who embody the teachings of Christ. To prepare for a sustainable future by calling the community to become guardians of God’s creation.

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Through The Episcopal Church, God  TRANSFORMS all people:

By doing the work Jesus Christ calls us to do, living into the reality that we are all created in the image of God and carrying out God’s work of reconciliation, love, forgiveness, healing, justice and peace. By striving to be a loving and witnessing community, which faithfully confronts the tensions in the church and the world as we struggle to live God’s will. By seeking out diverse and expansive ways to empower prophetic action, evangelism, advocacy and collaboration in our contemporary global context. By holding all accountable to lift every voice in order to reconcile oppressed and oppressor to the love of God in Jesus Christ our Lord.

CHRISTIAN FAITH FORMATION IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IS A LIFELONG JOURNEY WITH CHRIST, IN CHRIST, AND TO CHRIST.

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Developed by the Standing Commission on Lifelong Christian Formation and Education in conjunction with the Proclaiming Education for ALL Taskforce, Christian Educators throughout The Episcopal Church, and the Office of Adult Faith Formation for The Episcopal Church