Jan 31, 2019
Four books recently released by Forward Movement have been recognized as among the yearâs best Christian books by the Illumination Book Awards. Note to Self: Creating Your Guide to a More Spiritual Life by Charles LaFond received a gold medal for Spirituality. Two silver awards were bestowed: author Mary Parmer and her book Invite Welcome … Continue reading Forward Movement books win top honors
Jan 30, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, This Sunday, Episcopalians will hear Paulâs famous âloveâ passage from 1 Corinthians 13. âLove is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude.â Like many couples, my husband and I heard this passage at our wedding. Lately, however, many couples shy away from the âloveâ … Continue reading Forward Today: Christian Love
Jan 23, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, Today, a few team members from Forward Movement are driving to Indianapolis for the 2019 FORMA conference, a gathering of nearly 500 Christian formation leaders, thinkers, and practitioners from around the Episcopal Church. In an era of video meeting services and free online libraries of keynote addresses, one might have concluded … Continue reading Forward Today: Two or more, gathered
Jan 16, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, The guiding principle of the Good Book Club is simple (but not easy): When people read scripture, they are transformed. And so are their families and friends, neighborhoods and cities. By inviting people to read a full book of the Bible, in community with others around the world, we prayed the … Continue reading Forward Today: Romans
Jan 9, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, I have a confession. When new folks step up to serve on the vestry or another key leadership role in the congregation or diocese, I pray for them. Of course, I pray for God to grant them wisdom and patience as they steer the church. But I also pray this: Dear … Continue reading Forward Today: Revive
Jan 7, 2019
A new program offered by Forward Movement seeks to inspire and reinvigorate lay leaders of the church. Created by the Rev. Canon Dawn Davis, Revive is a small-group discipleship program that celebrates the dedicated service of lay leaders and helps them grow into deeper relationship with God. âAttending to the spiritual health of lay leaders … Continue reading Forward Movement releases Revive, a small-group discipleship program for lay leaders
Jan 2, 2019
Dear friends in Christ, As I scrolled through Facebook on New Yearâs Day, A Morning Resolve appeared in my feed. In my quiet house where everyone else was sleeping, I read the prayer to myself as if Iâd never read it before. I will try this day to live a simple, sincere and serene life, … Continue reading Forward Today: A Morning Resolve