Christian Formation

http://ministry-to-children.com newsletter, lessons, activities, etc.
http://www.teenlifeministries.com 101 free tips, or join for a fee for more
www.feautor.org all kind of ideas here
www.candlepress.com
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/109434_ENG_HTM.htm Youth Formation Link
www.thesource4ym.com youth resources
www.youthpastor.com youth resources
www.egadideas.com youth resources
www.youthministryideas.com youth resources
http://morehouseeducation.org/ResourceRoom/ link to materials,ideas and resources for Christian Formation
www.MyFaithMyLife.org/tools.html All kinds of formation resources
www.episcopalchurch.org/index.htm go to the A-Z tab, then C for resources for Children
www.vts.edu a good general resource for the Episcopal Church and Christian Formation
www.lifelongfaith.com quarterly issues containing concepts Christian Educators should be aware of
www.buildfaith.org online Christian Education Community
Episcopal Teacher-quarterly publication from VTS with programming ideas and news/events of interest to those working in Christian Formation.
Episcopal Teacher summer 2011

EASTER

History, Customs and Symbols, and links to activities for children

EPIPHANY

Epiphany links:

http://www.theworshipwell.org/pdf/EPI_House.pdf chalk blessing

http://www.liturgy.co.nz/blog/epiphany-chalk-house-blessing-2/4942 chalk blessing

www.AnglicansOnline.org resources for all seasons

http://www.worship.ca/docs/l_chalk.html chalk blessing

http://www.faith-at-home.com/ send it home ideas

http://www.worship.ca/christmas.html resources for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany

https://www.google.com/#q=epiphany+resources+episcopal&hl=en&prmd=imvns&ei=lwbVTumVF6bY2gXGgsWRAQ&start=10&sa=N&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.,cf.osb&fp=6a01c1aab557d443&biw=1280&bih=661 epiphany resources and ideas

http://www.textweek.com/yearb/epiphb5.htm see others also at textweek.com for readings, images, reflections, sermons, group studies, etc.

http://www.cafod.org.uk/worship/children-s-liturgy may be a jumping off point for children’s liturgy, etc…from the Catholic Overseas Development Agency

Episcopal Resources:

http://www.ecdplus.org Episcopal Clerical Director
http://www.theredbook.org The Red Book
http://www.ecusa.anglican.org/ens/ Episcopal Life Online

Lenten Links:

activities
lenten prayer stations for adults
resources offered by Saint Michael's for children/families

palm crosses
www.kingofpeace.org/palmcrosses
www.fisheaters.com/customslent11.html
www.squidoo.com/FoldingPalms
www.stjohndp.org/palmCross.pdf
www.ehow.com/how_6793566_fold-palm-cross.html
www.just4kidsmagazine.com/rainbowcastle/palmcross.html
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT-0Z6YSJoU

Meditations, etc:
Three Minute Retreats--take one at your desk!!!

Maps:

http://www.mapsofwar.com/ind/history-of-religion.html
Dynamic map of the spread of world religions

http://www.bible-history.com/geography/ Geography of the Bible

Sermon help:

http://www.episcopalchurch.org/sermons_that_work.htm

Stewardship Resources:

Compiled by the Diocese of Alaska:
Luther Seminary; St. Paul, MN.
www.luthersem.edu/stewardship
terrific resources for teaching, preaching, annual programs. On-line newsletter.

Stewardship Pages of the Episcopal Church Center
www.episcopalchurch.org/stewardship

Ministry of Money: Exploring money and spirituality
www.ministryofmoney.org

The Stewardship Connection
www.stewardshipconnection.com
Home page of Eugene Grimm, Stewardship Specialist; ELCA

Stewardship Pages of the United Methodist Church
www.gbod.org/stewardship

“Effective Approaches to Growth and Stewardship in the Small Church” (article)
http://www.congregationalresources.org
Alban Institute. Perry Bell, author. Wisconsin Conference, United Church of Christ

“Eight Ways Congregations Raise Pledges” (article)
www.congregationalresources.org/articles
Alban Institute. Perry Bell, author. Wisconsin Conference, United Church of Christ

One Minute Stewardship Sermons, the Rev. Charles Cloughen, Jr.
Effective means of regular reminders of place of stewardship in the life of every congregation and Christian.
Morehouse Publishing P.O. Box 1321 Harrisburg, PA. 17105

Church Fundraising that Works
www.churchfundraisingworks.com
a free monthly newsletter filled with practical ideas to funding programs of the parish.

The Alban Institute
www.alban.org
Congregational and leadership development resources of every kind. Excellent site.

From the Diocese of Kansas: complete stewardship programs used in 2008 and 2009. A great starting point for your parish stewardship campaign.
Casting Into Deep Waters.
Go Forth!

From the Diocese of Ottawa:
www.ottawa.anglican.ca/Christian_Stewardship.html

Other Resources

http://www.ucc.org/stewardship/
http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Discipleship/Stewardship.aspx
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/109299_ENG_HTM.htm
http://www.ecfvp.org/tools/stewardship-resources/
http://www.stewardship.com/church_stewardship_resources.htm
http://www.episcopalfoundation.org/tools-and-programs/fundraising-tools/annual-giving-stewardship
www.anthology.com/EPISCOPALRESOURCECENTER/wc.dll?main~BS~&vt=_2P20WJ19I&idx=2P20WITUL&idc=1&ids=16&idd=9&pn=2
www.episcopalchurch.org/stewardship
http://www.episcopalfoundation.org/resource/Resource%20Library/Vestry%20Papers/May%202007%20Stewardship.pdf
www.episcopalfoundation.org
www.generousgiving.org
www.joyfulnoiseletter.com/cartoons.asp
--cartoons on stewardship for purchase, $29 per CD
http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/stewardship/
www.tens.org/marketing-samples.htm -- letter samples
www.tens.org/pledge-program-links.htm --pledge program links
www.stewardshipresources.org

Resource Center Downloads

Links you can use

ADVENT

Altar Guild Resources:

Bible Study:

The Bishop is Visiting! Resources for Children

Blogs and Newsletters:

Book of Common Prayer:

Candlemas

Children's Ministry Resources:

Christian Biographies:

Christian Formation helps: