Sep 30, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, This Sunday, you might hear the Ten Commandments in church. One of our options for the Old Testament reading gives us verses from Exodus 20, in which God speaks the core of his law to his people through Moses. Some politicians advocate posting the Ten Commandments in public places. Weirdly, those […]
Sep 23, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned a conference that Forward Movement is offering in January. Renewing Discipleship will be held January 12-14 at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church in Houston, TX. The conference is for lay leaders and clergy who are seeking to be more effective at making disciples in their […]
Sep 19, 2026
Advent is almost here! This year, you can enter into the sacred rhythm of the season through the voices of the four evangelists—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—in our newest devotional, Gospel Voices. Each week of devotions offers a deep exploration of one gospel writer’s perspective on the coming of Christ, weaving together scripture, reflection, prayer, […]
Sep 16, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, This coming Sunday’s collect is lovely: Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns […]
Sep 15, 2026
Forward Movement is delighted to partner with the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego in making available a new Advent curriculum that follows Mary on her journey to Bethlehem. Each year, the season of Advent calls us to quiet our hearts, to look for light in the shadows, and to prepare room for the coming of […]
Sep 9, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, Back before the pandemic, Forward Movement organized quite a few conferences. We worked with partners to offer Evangelism Matters twice, encouraging and equipping congregations and individuals to share the Good News of Jesus. And several times, we offered discipleship conferences, hoping to inspire church leaders in their disciple-making and to give […]
Sep 2, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, In some places, schools will be starting up about now. In others, kids have been back in their classrooms for a few weeks now. Either way, it’s the time of year when I think fondly of the “back to school season” of my (much!) younger years. Many congregations have programs planned […]