October 2026

Today’s Forward Day by Day

Forward Day by Day — October 8, 2026

Psalm 134:1a. Behold now, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord.We often talk about the myriad ways God blesses us, but what does it mean for us to bless the Lord? The Hebrew word translated "bless" means "to kneel," as in, to kneel in worship. It makes sense that kneeling before God in praise and thanksgiving is a...

We offer what you need for daily prayer. Use our app on your smartphone, listen to our podcasts, or enjoy our free prayer website. You’ll find the daily office, Forward Day by Day, and more.

Today’s Forward Day by Day

Forward Day by Day — October 8, 2026

We offer what you need for daily prayer. Use our app on your smartphone, listen to our podcasts, or enjoy our free prayer website. You’ll find the daily office, Forward Day by Day, and more.

Forward Today: Are you ready for Advent?

Oct 7, 2026

Dear friends in Christ, It’s hard to believe, but Advent starts next month! Maybe for you, like me, this season is sneaking in when you weren’t looking. Kind of ironic, no? To savor this season, it might help to get ready for Advent. The Advent of Advent, if you will. This helps us make space […]

Register today for the Renewing Discipleship conference in Houston!

Oct 2, 2026

Join Forward Movement and inspiring church leaders for the Renewing Discipleship Conference, January 12-14, 2027 in Houston, Texas. If you register before October 20, you’ll get a special Early Bird Rate of just $195! Hosted by Palmer Memorial Church and generously sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, this conference will offer: Presenters include: You will […]

Our Online Store & Resource Center has our devotionals, bible studies, group courses and much more.

Some of these resources are free, thanks to the generosity of donors and grants.

Daily prayer as an essential practice for all who follow Jesus. We offer teaching tools to equip you for a life of prayer, books of prayers, and prayer apps and podcasts.

Reading scripture helps us learn the sacred stories of God’s love for us and for all creation, and the Bible can empower us to be disciples in a complex world.

Explore some of what we offer to help you savor God’s word.

Find support for lay leaders and clergy!

We aim to help all leaders focus our church on making disciples through effective practices and spiritual formation.

The rhythms of the church year help us to enter fully into the love of Jesus through his birth, life, ministry, teaching, death, and resurrection.

Explore our seasonal offerings for you and your church.

Today’s Forward Day by Day

Forward Day by Day — October 8, 2026

Prayers & Devotions for

October 8, 2026

The Center for Discipleship and Renewal (Cedar) seeks to help church leaders put discipleship at the center of congregations. By the power of the Holy Spirit, this can lead to transformed lives, growing churches, and a better world.

Thanks to the generosity of our donor community, Forward Movement shares resources with prisons, hospitals, military bases, assisted living centers, and countless other places where people yearn for ways to pray, engage scripture, and draw nearer to Christ.

Forward Movement inspires disciples and empowers evangelists. We offer devotionals, Bible studies, formation courses, and other resources to equip and support people in their walk with Jesus Christ.

Forward Movement has been a ministry of the Episcopal Church since 1935. We are financially independent, relying on sales and the generosity of our donors to support our mission and expand our reach.

We’re celebrating 90 years of ministry! Learn more.

Forward Movement es un ministerio de la Iglesia Episcopal. Ofrecemos recursos impresos y digitales, en español y en inglés, para apoyar nuestro sendero espiritual como seguidores de Jesús. Te invitamos a que nos acompañes en la tarea de inspirar discípul@s y empoderar evangelistas.

Our Online Store & Resource Center has our devotionals, bible studies, group courses and much more.

Some of these resources are free, thanks to the generosity of donors and grants.

Daily prayer as an essential practice for all who follow Jesus. We offer teaching tools to equip you for a life of prayer, books of prayers, and prayer apps and podcasts.

Reading scripture helps us learn the sacred stories of God’s love for us and for all creation, and the Bible can empower us to be disciples in a complex world.

Explore some of what we offer to help you savor God’s word.

Find support for lay leaders and clergy!

We aim to help all leaders focus our church on making disciples through effective practices and spiritual formation.

The rhythms of the church year help us to enter fully into the love of Jesus through his birth, life, ministry, teaching, death, and resurrection.

Explore our seasonal offerings for you and your church.

Today’s Forward Day by Day

Forward Day by Day — October 8, 2026

Prayers & Devotions for

October 8, 2026

The Center for Discipleship and Renewal (Cedar) seeks to help church leaders put discipleship at the center of congregations. By the power of the Holy Spirit, this can lead to transformed lives, growing churches, and a better world.

Thanks to the generosity of our donor community, Forward Movement shares resources with prisons, hospitals, military bases, assisted living centers, and countless other places where people yearn for ways to pray, engage scripture, and draw nearer to Christ.

Forward Movement inspires disciples and empowers evangelists. We offer devotionals, Bible studies, formation courses, and other resources to equip and support people in their walk with Jesus Christ.

Forward Movement has been a ministry of the Episcopal Church since 1935. We are financially independent, relying on sales and the generosity of our donors to support our mission and expand our reach.

We’re celebrating 90 years of ministry! Learn more.

Forward Movement es un ministerio de la Iglesia Episcopal. Ofrecemos recursos impresos y digitales, en español y en inglés, para apoyar nuestro sendero espiritual como seguidores de Jesús. Te invitamos a que nos acompañes en la tarea de inspirar discípul@s y empoderar evangelistas.

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Forward Today: Are you ready for Advent?

Register today for the Renewing Discipleship conference in Houston!

Our Online Store & Resource Center has our devotionals, bible studies, group courses and much more.

Some of these resources are free, thanks to the generosity of donors and grants.

Daily prayer as an essential practice for all who follow Jesus. We offer teaching tools to equip you for a life of prayer, books of prayers, and prayer apps and podcasts.

Reading scripture helps us learn the sacred stories of God’s love for us and for all creation, and the Bible can empower us to be disciples in a complex world.

Explore some of what we offer to help you savor God’s word.

Find support for lay leaders and clergy!

We aim to help all leaders focus our church on making disciples through effective practices and spiritual formation.

The rhythms of the church year help us to enter fully into the love of Jesus through his birth, life, ministry, teaching, death, and resurrection.

Explore our seasonal offerings for you and your church.

Today’s Forward Day by Day

Forward Day by Day — October 8, 2026

Prayers & Devotions for October 8, 2026

The Center for Discipleship and Renewal (Cedar) seeks to help church leaders put discipleship at the center of congregations. By the power of the Holy Spirit, this can lead to transformed lives, growing churches, and a better world.

Thanks to the generosity of our donor community, Forward Movement shares resources with prisons, hospitals, military bases, assisted living centers, and countless other places where people yearn for ways to pray, engage scripture, and draw nearer to Christ.

Forward Movement inspires disciples and empowers evangelists. We offer devotionals, Bible studies, formation courses, and other resources to equip and support people in their walk with Jesus Christ.

Forward Movement has been a ministry of the Episcopal Church since 1935. We are financially independent, relying on sales and the generosity of our donors to support our mission and expand our reach.

We’re celebrating 90 years of ministry! Learn more.

Forward Movement es un ministerio de la Iglesia Episcopal. Ofrecemos recursos impresos y digitales, en español y en inglés, para apoyar nuestro sendero espiritual como seguidores de Jesús. Te invitamos a que nos acompañes en la tarea de inspirar discípul@s y empoderar evangelistas.

Our Online Store & Resource Center has our devotionals, bible studies, group courses and much more.

Some of these resources are free, thanks to the generosity of donors and grants.

Daily prayer as an essential practice for all who follow Jesus. We offer teaching tools to equip you for a life of prayer, books of prayers, and prayer apps and podcasts.

Reading scripture helps us learn the sacred stories of God’s love for us and for all creation, and the Bible can empower us to be disciples in a complex world.

Explore some of what we offer to help you savor God’s word.

Find support for lay leaders and clergy!

We aim to help all leaders focus our church on making disciples through effective practices and spiritual formation.

The rhythms of the church year help us to enter fully into the love of Jesus through his birth, life, ministry, teaching, death, and resurrection.

Explore our seasonal offerings for you and your church.

Today’s Forward Day by Day

Forward Day by Day — October 8, 2026

Prayers & Devotions for October 8, 2026

The Center for Discipleship and Renewal (Cedar) seeks to help church leaders put discipleship at the center of congregations. By the power of the Holy Spirit, this can lead to transformed lives, growing churches, and a better world.

Thanks to the generosity of our donor community, Forward Movement shares resources with prisons, hospitals, military bases, assisted living centers, and countless other places where people yearn for ways to pray, engage scripture, and draw nearer to Christ.

Forward Movement inspires disciples and empowers evangelists. We offer devotionals, Bible studies, formation courses, and other resources to equip and support people in their walk with Jesus Christ.

Forward Movement has been a ministry of the Episcopal Church since 1935. We are financially independent, relying on sales and the generosity of our donors to support our mission and expand our reach.

We’re celebrating 90 years of ministry! Learn more.

Forward Movement es un ministerio de la Iglesia Episcopal. Ofrecemos recursos impresos y digitales, en español y en inglés, para apoyar nuestro sendero espiritual como seguidores de Jesús. Te invitamos a que nos acompañes en la tarea de inspirar discípul@s y empoderar evangelistas.

October 2026

Forward Today: Are you ready for Advent?

Register today for the Renewing Discipleship conference in Houston!

Prayers & Devotions for

October 8, 2026

Prayers & Devotions for

October 8, 2026