ministries - christian Formation

For information contact:

Victoria L. Garvey, Canon for Life-long Christian Formation  (312) 751-4204  

Barbara Rasero, Assistant for Christian Formation & Diocesan Event Coordinator
(312) 751-4206   

Debbie Buesing, Chair of the Christian Formation Commission

The Christian Formation Commission is part of the Diocesan Council and comprises a cluster of ministries that provide formative experiences for children, youth, and adults, both lay and ordained; serves as an information clearinghouse for training, materials, and programs; and works directly with congregations to provide consulting and support.

Resources for Formation

Leadership and Ministry Fair

The 2010 Leadership and Ministry Fair is Saturday, April 24
at the Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago.

The opportunity to Engage in God's MIssion as sated at the Diocesan Convention continues at the annual Leadership and Ministry Fair Saturday April 24, 2010 at the Lutheran School of Theology in Hyde Park.

A variety of workships will be offered covering congregational development, formation, communication, spirituality, and social justice, among others.
The list of learning opportunities will be poster soon for the 2010 fair.

For more information contact Vicki Garvey, Canon for Lifelong Christian Formation, or Barbara Rasero, event coordinator.

Christian Formation Opportunities                                                                                      

The Office of Christian Formation, along with related ministries such as the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry,offer learning events throughout the year to nurture religious education and spiritual formation for children, youth and adults. These events act as creative catalysts for clergy and lay leaders to provide formative experiences in their own congregations and provide information, resources, and spiritual support.

Whose Church is it Anyway?

August 28 and 29  2009

The 2009 Whose Church is it anyway? conference for adults who work with children, youth and other adults drew 90 people from the Diocese of Chicago and other Province V dioceses for two days of workshops and inspiring presentations by Nadim Nassar, co-founder of the Awareness Foundation and chaplain at the London School of Economics. In coming weeks resources in the conference packet will be available on the Christian formation resource page. If you have questions or comments, contact Vicki Garvey, Canon for Lifelong Christian Formation, or Barbara Rasero, administrative assistant and event planner, (312) 751-4206.

Diocesan Convention

   Learning opportunities are 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, antiracism 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 173rd Annual Convention is November 19 and 20, 2010 at the Westin Hotel and Conference Center in Lombard.

Journey to Adulthood Leader Training

One day training session held each fall.

Faith X-plorers

Confirmation Camp for 2009 to be announced later.

resources

Trinity Institute 38th National Conference brochure

2009 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer