Faith Formation

Morehouse Publishing 9781640654556 $16.95 paper | 8 x 10 | 128 Pages Now Available

New Directions for Holy Questions

Progressive Christian Theology for Families Claire Brown and Anita Peebles Rooted in the teachings of progressive Christianity for today’s kids and parents. With accessible language, Bible stories, and connections to daily life, this book guides children and the adults who love them through the core teachings of Christianity. Kids have big questions about God and faith, and, while many of those questions don’t have one clear answer, Christians throughout the ages have given us helpful ways to think and talk about what we believe. Each chapter includes simple spiritual practices and questions for reflection, either in solitary reading or through conversation between children and caregivers or ministers. It is oriented towards anti-racism, gender equality, economic justice, care of the environment, affirmation of LGBTQ+ folks, trauma-informed practice, and global citizenship. CLAIRE BROWN is an Episcopal priest, writer, facilitator, and spiritual director. Claire is the author of numerous articles and book chapters, and is the co-editor of Keep Watch with Me: An Advent Reader for Peacemakers. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School, the School of Theology at Sewanee, and the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. She lives in Athens, Tennessee. ANITA PEEBLES serves as associate pastor for next generation ministries at Seattle First Baptist Church (ABC-USA). A graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School, Anita was ordained by Glendale Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, an Alliance of Baptists-affiliated congregation. She lives in Seattle.

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The Hopeful Family Raising Resilient Children in Uncertain Times Winner of a Gold Medal—2022 ILLUMINATION BOOK AWARDS Amelia Richardson Dress

“Dress is a thoughtful conversation partner who has given us a great gift in The Hopeful Family, which is full of practical and actionable advice. The study questions in each chapter make it an incredibly practical resource for individual and group study. Thank you, Amelia, for creating a needed resource for such a time as this.” —Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home 9781640653849 | $16.95 | paper

Faith at Home A Handbook for Cautiously Christian Parents Wendy Claire Barrie “Faith at Home is a delightful, easy-to-read book that brings fresh inspiration into the age-old dilemma of how to talk about and celebrate faith at home. I read it with my highlighter in one hand and a pen for note taking in the other— Wendy’s take on celebrating faith in the home is not just for families, but for anyone who works with youth or children.” —Jerusalem Jackson Greer, minister to children, youth, and families at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Conway, Arkansas 9780819232762 | $22.95 | paper

Morehouse Publishing 9781640655164 $16.95 paper | 5.5 x 8.5 | 128 Pages March 22, 2022

Sing, Wrestle, Spin

Prayers for Active Kids Jennifer Grant Fresh and imaginative ways for kids to pray using all of their senses. Prayer does not have to involve silence, sitting still, and solemnity. It can be active and engaging, especially essential for kids, who often enjoy movement and creativity. In an easy-to-use format with illustrations, the author connects scripture and biblical characters to dynamic prayer practices such as wrestling, singing, breathing, and dancing. Praying while using sign language, tracing a labyrinth, applying Band-Aids, planting a seed, eating something delicious, or riding a bike—these fun ideas are just some of the ways wiggly, tactile, and nonverbal kids will learn to reach out in love, gratitude, and need to God. “A gentle, creative exploration that will be welcomed by every family of faith.” —Glenys Nellist, author of the Love Letters from God, Snuggle Time, and Good News series JENNIFER GRANT is the author of several books, including the picture book Maybe God Is Like That Too, which won a gold medal from the Moonbeam Spirit Awards for excellence in children’s literature and was named a book of the year finalist in the Foreword Indies awards. Her second picture book, Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too, was named a Junior Library Guild official gold standard selection. She lives in Chicago, Illinois.

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Common Prayer for Children and Families Jenifer Gamber and Timothy J. S. Seamans Foreword by Wendy Claire Barrie “Common Prayer for Children and Families will become your go-to resource at home or church for prayers on any occasion. Easy to use, practical and spiritual, this book will bring those who use it closer to God and each other. The old standards and new prayers will become so familiar to those who read and share them. I wish I had this book when I was growing up!” —Pattie Ames, christian formation missioner, the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia English Edition: 9781640652644 | $16.95 | paper Spanish Edition: 9781640653399 | $14.95 | paper

Peanut Butter and Jelly Prayers Julie B. Sevig “This little book with a big heart is a feast of prayers—sung and spoken, new and familiar—for families and others who want to give thanks—at the table and on the go—to the God who feeds us and every living thing.” —The Rev. Susan Briehl, associate, Valparaiso [Ind.] Project on Education and Formation of People in Faith 9780819233424 | $18.95 | paper

Church Publishing 9781640654860 $26.95 paper | 6 x 9 | 224 Pages Available Now

Lifelong Faith

Formation for All Ages and Generations John Roberto A blueprint for Christian formation that forms disciples of all ages and transforms church communities. Vibrant lifelong faith formation can renew and revitalize faith across generations and contribute towards a thriving congregation that lives its mission. Using the seven elements outlined in this book, churches will create a dynamic and vital plan that can be customized to meet the needs, interests, and challenges we face today and nurture the spiritual growth of all ages. With current research, clear examples, and tools for design and evaluation, Lifelong Faith is a practical, thoughtful, and comprehensive guide for clergy, educators, and lay leaders who seek a fresh, holistic approach to Christian education and discipleship. “John Roberto maps out a vision of faith formation that is hopeful, creative, timely, wise, and thoroughly practical.” —Cory Seibel, PhD, pastor, Central Baptist Church-Connors Hill site, Edmonton, Alberta JOHN ROBERTO has been teaching, writing, researching, consulting, and developing program resources in faith formation since 1969. He was the founder of the Center for Ministry Development (1978), where he worked for 28 years. In 2006, he founded Lifelong Faith Associates, LLC to continue his work. John lives in Cheshire, Connecticut.

Church Publishing 9781640654594 $19.95 paper | 8 x 10 | 224 Pages June 14, 2022

Living Water, 2nd Edition

Baptism as a Way of Life Klara Tammany Foreword by Sharon Ely Pearson The second edition of a classic designed for baptismal preparation and relevant to all Christians. A program for adult Episcopalians that can easily be adapted to other denominations, one-on-one spiritual mentoring, children, young adult, or intergenerational groups, and even to individuals for private meditation. The eight group sessions in this book focus repeatedly on water, first as a natural element necessary to life, then as a symbolic element necessary to spirituality. Gradually, through prayer, song, scripture, silence, poetry, visual arts, storytelling, group discussion, and personal reflection, water—as a baptismal element—gains ascendancy. No longer merely occasional refreshment, Living Water inundates, becoming life’s very medium. KLARA TAMMANY has served professionally as a teacher, religious educator, and non-profit director. Now retired, she lives in Lewiston, Maine, as one of five mentors at Sophia’s House, a residential community of healing for women. SHARON ELY PEARSON is a Christian educator, editor, and author with more than thirty-five years of experience in Christian formation on the local, judicatory, and church-wide level. She is a graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary and a lifelong Episcopalian. She lives in Norwalk, Connecticut.