Common Prayer for Children and Families is a collection of prayers and liturgies written for kids and the adults or communities who pray with them. Whimsically illustrated with pen and ink, this book contains prayers for morning, midday, and evening; prayers throughout the Church year; and prayers for all sorts of occasions.
Read More » For ages 3-11. Working with the same overall themes of his first book, Building a Children's Chapel: One Story at a Time, Bill Gordh presents a wide range of folktales from around the world, stories from different faith traditions, and some updates of the original volume. The stories are presented to be told aloud, complete with storytelling tips and musical suggestions for each. Thirty-five curated folktales and stories from Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, African, Asian, Scandinavian, and Native American traditions support the values that many desire to instill in children. As an award-winning storyteller, banjoist, author, and educator, Bill Gordh offers a storytelling approach that honors both the source material and the children who listen.
Read More » The killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 unleashed nationwide protests and intense national conversations about racism and racial justice. Heads of school, board chairs, diversity practitioners, and chaplains are invited to join NAES and fellow Episcopal school educators for a conversation about how Episcopal schools can engage authentically in the hard work of racial justice and racial reconciliation.
We frequently discuss diversity and inclusion as vital components of Episcopal schools, yet rarely do we address the subject of political diversity within our pluralistic school communities. In this pivotal year of 2020, the saliency of this issue has become more pronounced in light of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the upcoming General Election. How do we affirm the spectrum of political viewpoints present in our schools, yet also maintain a steadfast promotion of the cornerstone Episcopal values of independent thought, embrace of differences, justice, and equity? We will share ideas in this workshop of how to affirm our Episcopal identity within the strong currents of this year’s political season.
Welcome to Episcopal school chaplaincy! Learn more about the unique nature of Episcopal school ministry, the role of the chaplain, and resources that can enrich your school ministry. This webinar is ideal for all chaplains in their first two years of service, including parish clergy who also serve as school chaplain.
This calendar of religious holidays is created by the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education (CSEE). This is a comprehensive calendar of events for all major religions in two formats — a PDF download or a Google calendar you can add to your own account.
Read More » This panel discussion between an Episcopal head of school, a diversity practitioner, and a chaplain took place in the wake of the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, and the subsequent nationwide protests and unrest. In this conversation, each panelist discusses their personal and professional response to their school communities, and the ways Episcopal schools can address some of the underlying issues surrounding this crisis. Attendees were invited to submit their own questions, which the panelists address after the initial presentations.
A collection of resources for schools to address the issues of racial justice and white supremacy. Includes prayer resources and list of names of those who have been killed due to white supremacy and racism.
In this time of national upheaval, outrage, and fear, The Episcopal Church’s Department of Reconciliation, Justice and Creation Care and the Office of Government Relations have assembled resources to assist individuals, congregations and communities seeking to LEARN, PRAY and ACT.
Read More » A new litany written by The Rev. Nathan L. Bostian, chaplain at TMI Episcopal in San Antonio, TX.
