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Today’s Forward Day by Day

ALEXANDER CRUMMELL, Priest, 1898

We take each new day for granted, and I think we shouldn't. Since my retirement several years ago, I've made a practice of slowing down to appreciate the dawn of a new day, to welcome the opportunity not merely to reset but to open myself up to the wonderfulness of God's daily summons. In one seminar of my Education for...

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

ALEXANDER CRUMMELL, Priest, 1898

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.

Learn More about Renewal Works: March 13–14 in NC

Feb 21, 2017

Wondering what RenewalWorks is all about, and whether it’s time for your parish to try it? Jay Sidebotham will be holding two informational events in North Carolina in March—and they’re free! Here are the details and RSVP info from the RenewalWorks team: We invite clergy and lay leaders to a gathering to learn about RenewalWorks and about … Continue reading Learn More about Renewal Works: March 13–14 in NC →

ICYMI: A weekly blog roundup

Sep 23, 2016

Welcome to In Case You Missed It, a new end-of-week feature we’ll be running here on the Forward Movement blog. Here are some of the stories that captured our attention in the Episcopal social media world this week: The House of Bishops wrapped up their time in Detroit with an inspiring video. It was an excellent reminder in … Continue reading ICYMI: A weekly blog roundup →

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

ALEXANDER CRUMMELL, Priest, 1898

Prayers & Devotions for

September 11, 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

ALEXANDER CRUMMELL, Priest, 1898

Prayers & Devotions for

September 11, 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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Learn More about Renewal Works: March 13–14 in NC

ICYMI: A weekly blog roundup

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

ALEXANDER CRUMMELL, Priest, 1898

Prayers & Devotions for September 11, 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

ALEXANDER CRUMMELL, Priest, 1898

Prayers & Devotions for September 11, 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.

jay sidebotham

Learn More about Renewal Works: March 13–14 in NC

ICYMI: A weekly blog roundup

Prayers & Devotions for

September 11, 2026

Prayers & Devotions for

September 11, 2026