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 Lifelong Christian Formation for Children, Youth, Adults & Families

Due to Covid-19, Calvary offers online Christian Formation only until further notice - which we hope will be soon!

RESOURCES FOR PRACTICING A HOLY LENT​

FOR FAMILIES

Practice the SEASON OF LENT as a family with the following resources:

The traditional practice of "giving something up" is always a good way to go. This year, however, prayerfully consider giving up:
  • complaining
  • worrying
  • arguing
  • sulking
  • criticizing (self or others)
  • procrastinating​

Another option is the practice of "adding something in." To facilitate that try this @LentTogether calendar as a family. It offers Scripture, prayer, and service options suitable for our time of pandemic .

Whatever path you take, please pray first and let God make Lent happen in you!

FROM THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH (TEC)

Life Transformed - The Way of Love in Lent
Includes video series, adult forum, quiet day curriculum, publicity materials, daily practice calendar. The journey through Lent into Easter is a journey with Jesus. We are baptized into his life, self-giving, and death, then we rise in hope to life transformed. This Lent, faith communities will be invited to walk with Jesus in his Way of Love and into the experience of transformed life.

FROM THE DIOCESE OF MISSOURI

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LENT MADNESS A fun way to practice Lent is to participate in the Lent Madness fundraiser for Deaconess Anne House, a ministry of the Diocese of Missouri.  Lent Madness is a saintly single-elimination tournament with the Golden Halo as the grand prize. "Purchase" a bracket for a suggested donation of $10 for one bracket or $30 for your whole family. The 1st Place Winner will have the soon-to-be coveted honor of having their name added to the DAH Golden Halo (read golden toilet seat…) hanging in the chapel at DAH! Make your donation to support DAH at www.diocesemo.org/give.​

A Lenten Program on Violence Prevention: 
"Each Other's Keeper: 
​The Church's Response to Violence"


​Tuesdays - 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. CST
​beginning February 16. 
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"Each Other's Keeper:  The Church's Response to Violence" is a web-based curriculum developed  by The Rev. Marc D. Smith, Ph.D., Bishop's Deputy for Violence Prevention in the Diocese of Missouri and Priest Associate at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in University City.  The series will explore violence in Scripture and American culture. There is no fee, but registration is required (available at Diocesan Lenten Program: Each Other's Keeper | Episcopal Diocese of Missouri (diocesemo.org)

ONGOING  FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES

EPISCOPAL YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

Faith @ Home, a weekly formation resource, is offering daily lectionary-based reflections and activities for families, delivered via email. Each day’s Scripture reading is accompanied by activities to lead us in the practices of watch, listen, read, do, and pray.

Illustrated Ministry is offering free weekly faith formation and coloring pages for all ages.
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Grow Christians is a group blog with reflections, stories, images, and recipes that “inspires generations to come together as they celebrate the presence of God through the Christian year.”
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Episcopal Youth Fellowship (EYF) Sundays at 10:15 am right after our Rite Place Eucharist on  Zoom.

We are currently searching for a new Youth Minister and are asking parents and youth to contribute to the development of the job description by sending a confidential email to Mother Valori+

If you'd like to recommend someone, please contact the church.   

ONGOING ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES:​

HELPFUL LINKS TO DISCUSS RACISM:

BIBLE STUDY: on Zoom.Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.  This class is full. If you are interested in being part of a new group, please contact the church office . 

SEEKERS BOOK STUDY GROUP: on ZoomWednesdays, 8:30 am. Please contact the church office for the Zoom sign-in information.
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Pre-COVID Monday School
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Pre-COVIID Tuesday Morning Bible Study
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Our discussions on racism have only just begun.  To encourage and help parents we offer these resources:

FOR CHILDREN:
American Academy of Pediatrics: Talking to Children About Racial Bias
Parent Toolkit: How to Talk to Kids About Race and Racism

Center for Racial Justice in Education:   Resources for Talking to Kids About Race, Racism, and Racialized Violence with Kids

FOR YOUTH: Video resources to encourage discussions on establishing racial justice.

How to talk to your children about protests and racism
Is Racism Over Yet?
Ted Talk: We need to talk about an injustice 

FOR PARENTS: 
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Anti-Racism for Kids: AnAge-By-Age Guide to Fighting Hate
Downloadable book: Beyond the Golden Rule by Teaching Tolerance Publications
Racism & Violence: Using Your Power as a Parent to Support Children Ages 2 – 5
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NPR Podcast: 
How White Parents Can Talk About Race

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Columbia, MO 65201
​573.449.3194
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    • About The Episcopal Church
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