Feb 26, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, Today is Ash Wednesday, one of the most solemn days of the church year. For it is on this day that we confess all the ways we have failed God and one another, and we promise to do better. On this day, we also remember that Godâs desire is to save … Continue reading Forward Today: Finding grace in ashes
Feb 24, 2020
Last week, The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations and its Department of Faith Formationâalong with ChurchNext, a ministry of Forward Movementâreleased Make Me an Instrument of Peace: A Guide to Civil Discourse. This 5-week course was designed to help us bridge the divides that keep us from moving forward and offers effective strategies to … Continue reading Q&A on Instrument of Peace with Alan Yarborough
Feb 20, 2020
We are excited and honored to announce that five books recently released by Forward Movement have been recognized as among the yearâs best Christian books by the Illumination Book Awards. Learning from London: Church Growth in Unlikely Places, by Jason A. Fout, won the gold medal in the Ministry/Mission category. Two silver medals were won: … Continue reading Forward Movement books win top honors
Feb 19, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, Last Sunday, our Gospel reading reminded us that we are judged not only for our actions, but also for what’s in our hearts. It’s not enough to get through the week without killing someone (though we surely must avoid murder!). If we are filled with anger, we are liable to judgement … Continue reading Forward Today: Healing in a time of division
Feb 12, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, This Sunday, one of our readings comes from Deuteronomy. Moses is speaking to God’s people, telling them they have two choices. They can choose to follow God’s commandments, then they will know life and prosperity. Or they can choose to turn away from God, in which case they will know death … Continue reading Forward Today: Choose life
Feb 6, 2020
Our February Staff Picks include our newest Lenten resource, a resource to inspire your soul, and a classic prayer book. These titles are 10% off today only (February 6th, est). “The authors offer an engaging way to continue the Lenten journey. Each day of the week features a different way to think about Lent, from … Continue reading February Staff Picks
Feb 5, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, The season of Lent begins just three weeks from today. I don’t know about you, but it’s early February and I’m already exhausted from 2020. Lent can’t come soon enough. I can’t wait to answer the invitation of this season to repent and return to the Lord, to focus on what … Continue reading Forward Today: Getting ready for the gift of Lent