Light a Candle for Children &
Children's Sabbath
"Moving Forward with Hope:
Love and Justice for Every Child."
This year's Children's Sabbath celebration will be Sunday October 22, 2017.
The Light a Candle Prayer Vigil uses a different focus scripture each week related to the overall theme as we prepare for Children's Sabbath. You may follow along each day with us online as daily reflections are posted. The devotions will begin Monday, September 25, 2017.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightaCandleforChildren
 Week of September 25, John 6:9-11, Be an Example of Hope
Week of October 2, Hebrews 13:1-2, Be an Example of Justice
Week of October 9, 1 Thessalonians 1:4-8, Be an Example of Love
Week of October 16, John 21:15, Be an Example for Every Child
Other resources for organizing worship and awareness can be found at the Children's Defense Fund website.
Events
There are so many amazing events and trainings that happen around the country to help all of us with our ministry needs. You can connect to many of them on our website: http://www.docfamiliesandchildr en.org/faith-formation-events-home
Here are some highlights that may be headed your way!
Trainings
Children Worship & Wonder
Children's Disaster Services
GenON (Logos)
Our Whole Lives
Conferences
Disciples Youth Ministry Network Retreat - Spring 2018
Children's Spirituality Conference - Summer 2018
Faith Forward
Progressive Youth Ministry (w/ DYMN)
Continuing Education
Vibrant Faith Certificate Programs
The Institute for Youth Ministry (Princeton)
Connect with us!
We love hearing about you and your local ministry. Share with us so we can share what you are doing with others:
 Disciples Care for Children Group
 Families and Children DHM
 @disciplesfcm
 @Fam_ChildrenDHM
Text updates: Text @weeklyfc to 81010
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