August 2024

Forward Today: Thinking about fall in the heat of summer

While Scott is traveling this summer, we bring you a rerun post from August 2019. Hope you enjoy it! Dear friends in Christ, It sure seems like the cool weather of fall is a world away. And yet, we’re only a couple of days away from the change. At Forward Movement, our summer “half-day Fridays” […]

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Forward Today: What is discipleship, anyway?

Dear friends in Christ, Forward Movement’s mission is “Inspire disciples. Empower evangelists.” And more and more Episcopalians are talking about discipleship these days. You might well wonder what a disciple is. And that might lead one to wonder what discipleship is. Simply put, a disciple is a follower of Jesus. The word in Greek comes […]

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Artist Q&A: Roger Hutchison

Roger Hutchison is the author and illustrator of ten books for children and adults, including The Art of Calm: Spiritual Exercises for the Anxious Soul and the bestselling Sparrow’s Prayer. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. His writing, art, […]

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Forward Today: Are you ready?

Dear friends in Christ, In the midst of a warm, muggy summer, it might seem odd to be thinking of autumn. Perhaps it’s wishful thinking on my part. But I’m already leaping ahead to September. In the old days, that is, just before the pandemic, autumn was a common time for seekers to go looking […]

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Forward Movement calls for A Season of Prayer: For an Election

For the third US Presidential election in a row, Forward Movement calls on Episcopalians and all others to join in A Season of Prayer: For an Election. This year’s prayer novena—nine days of devotional prayers—calls upon God for discernment in voting and for the well-being of our nation.   Each day’s prayer comes from The Book […]

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