Formation Leaders - Continuing Education Opportunities

Continuing education is important to the work of anyone who engages in Christian Formation ministry and especially those who lead and coordinate the ministries in their parishes. There are many opportunities around through the Episcopal Church both in person and online that offer learning and nurturing. The opportunities listed here are not the only ones available. If you know of an opportunity that might benefit those who lead or coordinate these ministries in their parish, please let Emily Gowdy Canady know about it.

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Weaving Our Gifts 2023 is sponsored by the Center for Children & Theology.

• October 27-28, 2023 - Online

• $100 (Early Bird rate through July)

The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Weaving Our Gifts. She will address two issues of critical importance to those who work with children: the place of children in our changing church landscape, and the intersection of children’s faith formation and addressing racism in the country and our churches.

he Rev'd Catherine Powell at St. Paul's, Wilmington is open to hosting an in person "watch" retreat for this event if there are enough interested people. Please reach out to Emily Gowdy Canady if you would like more information.

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Forma Conference is sponsored by Forma in partnership with Virginia Theological Seminary

• A Way in the Wilderness

• January 22 - 25, 2024 - Online (Stay tuned for more information about in person "watch retreats"

• The Diocese of East Carolina hopes to be a diocesan sponsor for this event. We will need at least 7 people to participate online to be a sponsor. Diocesan sponsorships help reduce the cost of the registration fee

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Kanuga Christian Formation Conference

• Returning

• 2023 Conference is June 12-15

• Dates and Rates for 2024 will be available following the 2023 Conference