ministries - Christian Formation
Adult Formation

Annual Programs

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NEXT EVENT

Whose Church is it Anyway?

Friday and Saturday

August 27-28th

Click HERE for the daily the workshop schedule

registration now open

The Whose Church is it Anyway? event is a two-day learning experience offered in collaboration with the Office of Youth, Campus & Young Adult Ministry.  What began as an event for youth ministers in our diocese has become a gathering of those who work with children, youth and adults not only in our own diocese but in the other dioceses of Province V.  The theme for the plenary sessions varies.  Learning experiences are interactive and include workshops, hands-on use of resources, experiencing a portion of a specific curriculum or program, brainstorming sessions for exploring questions and exchanging ideas and experiences. 

In 2010, this program will be held August 27 - 28th,
at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois. 

Here is the 2010 Agenda for the Day

Here is a sample of 2009 list of Learning Opporunities

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Our Other Yearly Events

Diocesan Convention

Learning opportunities have become a vital part of each Diocesan Convention.   Adults can choose from a rich variety of workshops each year on topics such as evangelism, cooperative ministry, Christian formation, peace and justice, leadership development, anti racism training, stewardship, fundraising, spirituality and mission.  Children ages 3-11 and Junior High students have parallel programs of their own based on that year’s convention theme.  The 2009 Annual Convention will be held November 19and 20th, 2010 at the Westin Hotel and Conference Center in Lombard.

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LEADERSHIP & MINISTRY FAIR

Saturday, April 24, 2010
at The Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago.
1100 East 55th Street Chicago, Illinois 60615

Held each spring offers a rich and changing set of workshops. This day of learning and sharing brings together (on one day and in one place) several programs which had been held separately in the past.  The best of VESTRY SCHOOL, MINISTRY DAY, and several facets of STEWARDSHIP workshops are mixed with other offerings designed to inform, inspire, encourage, and enliven individuals and congregations. There is something for everyone, lay and ordained. 

For more information of questions, please contact
Barbara Rasero @brasero@episcopalchicago.org   (312) 751-4206

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Journey to Adulthood Leader Training

Congregations using this youth program will want to send new and current leaders, program coordinators, and clergy responsible for youth ministry to this one-day training. The session includes an introduction to the full program; introductions to each of the three segments (Rite 13, J2A-Journey to Adulthood, YAC-Young Adults in the Church); practical work on implementation (e.g., preparing the congregation, planning a pilgrimage); and opportunities to meet with other J2A leaders.  The training is held each year in the fall and at different congregations in the diocese.

Faith X-plorers (Confirmation Camp)

another collaboration with the Office of Youth, Campus & Young Adult Ministry, is a weekend event designed to allow Senior High youth the space and opportunity to grow as a Christian in a fun-filled outdoor setting.  The program is all about forming a relationship with oneself, others, and Jesus Christ, all as the participants prepare to accept the radical claim that they are Christ’s body on earth; in other words, that they are the church.

Keeping God’s People Safe

Offered through the Office of Pastoral Care, this training is required for all those who work with children, youth, and adults in our congregations. Learn more about Keeping God's People Safe.