Formation 2020-2021

Formation for Families and Friends

Due to rising COVID19 cases in the community, Grace Church has decided to suspend all in-person gatherings for the time being. Read the December 13 announcement from Fr. Stuart at this link.

 

Children’s Chapel

Each week Ms. Cheryl shares stories related to the weekly Bible readings, and prayers from Children’s Chapel. The link to the video recording, as well as other Faith@Home resources are emailed each week. Email Director of Christian Formation Cheryl Kelley to be added to the list!

• Morning Watch Kids is live streamed each morning at 8:00 AM on Facebook or YouTube. It’s a short video that families can watch and say ‘good morning’ to God. It features fun songs, scripture, and stories offered by two brothers who are pastors in Greensboro, NC. Check it out!
• Tucked in: Bedtime Stories and prayers by Episcopalians and Others is a Facebook series of children’s stories read each day that follow the themes of the lectionary.
• Faith@Home is a weekly devotional focusing on the lectionary readings for each Sunday. There are reflections and discussion prompts for Adults, Adults and youth, and Adults and Small Children. It’s published by FORMA, the Network for Christian Formation for the Episcopal Church and beyond, which is a ministry of ECF.
• Taking Faith Home is a resource that can be used for daily devotions, which also follows the lectionary cycle. It has daily readings, suggested songs, suggested reflection questions designed to prompt caring conversations, prayers and more. Published by Milestone Ministries.

Please email Cheryl Kelley if you are interested in receiving Faith@Home and/or Taking Faith Home resources.