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FAITH FORMATION MATTERS
December 2021
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Refreshing Ways to Engage Scripture in the New Year

At the start of a new year, many people hope to refresh their Bible-reading habits, but sometimes we need practical ideas for getting started. Find new ways to dig into God’s Word with our resources for “Engaging Scripture” in the Faith Practices Project.

Read the Bible with fresh eyes »

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How Your Church Can Help Build Resilience in Your Children and Teens

Ministry leaders are becoming increasingly aware that returning to regular pre-pandemic programming may not be wise until we address the impact of loss in the lives of our younger members. What can we do to help our children and teens process this pandemic through the lens of faith while also building their resilience as we move forward?

Here are four resources to help »

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Learn How to Invite Children to Participate Fully in Worship

Join other ministry leaders to explore how the church can encourage children in moving from observers to active participants in the worshiping community. As part of the Children’s Ministry Cohort: Engaging Children in Worship, you’ll discuss the challenges of engaging children in worship, how children make meaning, creative ways to encourage children in worship, and how to equip adults in helping children engage in worship.

Learn more about the Children’s Ministry Cohort »

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Look at Your Programs through a New Lens in 2022

When so much has shifted in how we do church, how can you tell if your congregation is growing in faith? Learn how to use the Building Blocks of Faith to see how faith grows in your church as part of the Building Blocks of Faith Cohort. This cohort launches January 2022, so sign up soon!

Join the Building Blocks of Faith Cohort »

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Celebrate Epiphany with These Simple and Fun Ideas for All Ages

Christmas is coming…and so is Epiphany! Find ideas for celebrating Epiphany at home or in community in the Family Faith Formation toolkit.

One idea is so easy, you only need a pen, paper, and scissors »

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Why This Podcast May Be Perfect for Your Next Church-Wide Small Group Study

There are all sorts of ways to weave the Open to Wonder podcast into conversations about faith formation with your congregation. Here are three of them—choose whatever works best in your context.

Read more »

Empower Faith Formation in the CRC

Your financial gifts to Faith Formation Ministries empower us to create and curate faith formative resources for all ages and to equip churches and ministry leaders throughout North America. Please consider making a year-end contribution of $50, $100, $250 or more to Faith Formation Ministries!

Support faith formation in the CRC

About Faith Formation Ministries
Faith Formation Ministries (FFM) supports CRC congregations as they carry out their callings in faith formation and discipleship. FFM recognizes that each congregation has a unique identity, history, context, and calling; FFM listens, dialogues, and then suggests ideas and develops resources to strengthen these ministries. Coaching conversations with our regional catalyzers range from a fifteen-minute check-in on a small detail to a year-long congregational re-visioning journey—and anywhere in between. If you face a faith formation question or challenge, let's talk!

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