God speaks to our hearts and minds
Heeding God's call, the Massachusetts Conference is taking action in response to the science of climate change.Faith Formation, Christian Education & Youth Ministry
Racial Justice Resources for Families
Faith Formation @ Home Resources
for Sheltering in Place
Click here for a one-page overview
of this month's upcoming events
There are 4 ways to access education resources for your congregation:
- Browse through this webpage to locate the resources you need for your programs. You will find webinars, networking opportunities, retreats, resource recommendations, and more!
- Contact the Massachusetts Conference’s Associate for Faith Formation & Youth Ministries, Debbie Gline Allen, if you have a specific question or need some guidance in navigating the world of Christian education resources. You may reach her at glineallend@sneucc.org or call 508-603-6601.
- Join our Faith Formation Facebook Group by searching for "Massachusetts UCC Faith Formation" click on "Join."
- Massachusetts Conference churches and their members now have free access to a series of webinars and a library of books, articles, videos and CDs through a new partnership with Practical Resources for Churches, a New York based online church resource center. The PRC’s live webinars and previously recorded webinars are offered at no cost. Visit their website for more information: http://www.prcli.org
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Upcoming Events
Super Saturday
SAVE THE DATES - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON!
October 24 and 31, 2020 via Zoom!
- Choose the date most convenient for you.
- Workshops for teens!
- A children's YouTube created by our Children's Program Coordinators for parents to use while attending Zoom workshops!
- Keynote speaker, Rev. Sarah Heath
Resources
Baptism and Communion Resources
Bibles and Baptism Books for Children
Certificate Program in Faith Formation & Youth Ministries
Church Safety Ministry and iCORI information
Communities of Practice for Christian Educators & Youth Ministry Leaders
Compensation Guidelines for Christian Educations/Youth Ministry Leaders (see Christian Educator's Guide and Handbook for Youth Ministry Leaders under "Helpful Handbooks" below)
Confirmation Retreats hosted by the Massachusetts Conference
Curriculum Resources - 2 new charts for 2020: Confirmation & Children's!
Faith Formation Classes for Local Church Leaders
Helpful Handbooks:
Christian Educator's Guide
Seeking a Christian Educator or Youth Ministry Leader
Youth Ministry Leader's Handbook
See also "7 Ways to Support Your Church Educator & Youth Ministry Leader"
Intergenerational Worship & Ministry
Includes a rationale for intergenerational ministries and worship
and a resource on Pray-Grounds
Learning Disabilities & Special Needs in Christian Education
Mission Trips & Resources (located on the Youth Ministry page)
Outdoor Ministries & Summer Camps
Racial Justice Resources for Families
Rethinking Sunday School
includes a step-by-step plan for rethinking Sunday School
Retreat Leaders & Spiritual Directors
Talking with Children About Tough Issues (grief, death, divorce, violence, natural disasters, pornography)
Youth Ministry - National Youth Event 2020 videos to use with your youth group!