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Jesus in America

Jesus in America is a national study released in March 2022 in a partnership between The Episcopal Church and Ipsos. The research found that while the majority of Americans polled believe Jesus was an important spiritual figure and want equality in society, it also showed Christians are not necessarily practicing what Jesus taught, and Americans feel judged when talking about their beliefs.

Book & Video Series: Building A Children’s Chapel, One Story at a Time

Based on his work with young children at the Episcopal School of New York, teacher and storyteller Gordh offers a collection of stories from the Bible, arranged and told to create a meaningful childhood chapel for children ages 3-7 and their families. Originally conceived as a resource for use in day schools, it is also ideal for use in Sunday church schools in Episcopal and other mainline congregations.

DEI and Episcopal Identity…A Partnership Worth Having

Episcopal Identity and DEI work should go hand in hand, together 24/7 and every day of the school year. Taking time to develop a relationship between the person(s) responsible for maintaining our Episcopal identity AND the person(s) responsible for ensuring we are equitable and inclusive is the only way towards justice.

Ann Mellow: Morning Meditation from Biennial Conference 2020

When I first began teaching, I thought academics were all that really mattered. But the more I worked with young people, the more I came to see that great intellect did not always come with a warm heart or a clear moral compass. I saw students crippled by sadness in their lives, or worry, or anxiety or anger and hurt that made learning a shadowy process. Slowly, I came to see not merely their minds but the totality of who they were, and who they were becoming.

Common Prayer for Children and Families

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.

Book & Video Series: Making Room for Everyone

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.

Calendar of World Religious Holidays

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.

Racial Justice Resources for Episcopal Schools

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.

Responding to Racist Violence

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.

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Chaplains and Heads of School—Building Effective Partnerships(Webinar)

Living into your school’s Episcopal identity is a critical strategic topic for heads of school. It’s hard work! Success in implementing the board’s vision for a school’s Episcopal identity is most often dependent on a highly effective partnership between the head of school and the chaplain. Join us to hear from two successful partnerships and how they cultivate collaboration in this important work.

Building a Children’s Chapel—Being Present (Webinar)

Our presence and the way that we are present are central to creating an effective and deeply meaningful chapel for young children. In this webinar, we will explore how we can do this. From choosing the stories to the ways we tell them; from choosing songs to the way we sing them; from thinking about visual support to the children creating art; all these we will consider so that we can bring our best to these special times together.

Fundamentals of Teaching for Chaplains (Webinar)

This webinar is designed for new chaplains who will be teaching courses in their new roles in school. Learn more about key components of teaching including planning and preparation, classroom environment, and instruction (learning objectives, assessments, and instructional activities) as well as resources for religious studies curricula.

Collaboration Between Chaplains and Heads of School (Webinar)

Living into your school’s Episcopal identity is a critical strategic topic for heads of school. It’s hard work! Success in implementing the board’s vision for a school’s Episcopal identity is most often dependent on a highly-effective partnership between the head of school and the chaplain. Join us to hear from two successful partnerships and how they cultivate collaboration in this important work.

New Chaplains Introduction to Episcopal Schools 2021 (Webinar)

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.

New Chaplains Introduction to Episcopal Schools 2020 (Webinar)

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.

New Chaplains Introduction to Episcopal Schools 2019 (Webinar)

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.

Episcopal Identity and Early Childhood Programs (Webinar)

How can and do early childhood education programs associated with an Episcopal parish, cathedral or other church-related organization live out an age-appropriate “Episcopal identity” in a multi-faith school community? And how can preschools and/or parishes that would like to strengthen their school’s Episcopal identity do so in ways that enrich rather than divide the parish and preschool? Join us to explore basic principles and practical strategies.

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Weekly Meditations: 2017-2021
The Weekly Meditation is a regular email to NAES members. These pithy and thoughtful “e-homilies” about the rhythm and culture of Episcopal schools, their Episcopal identity, the demands of leadership, and the education and moral development of students are intended to comfort, provoke, encourage, and nourish school leaders. Following on the two prior volumes that covered 2011–2017, this third collection is also sure to open the world of Episcopal schools to the wider school community and The Episcopal Church.
Cycle of Prayer for Episcopal Schools, Second Edition
First published in 1993, Cycle of Prayer for Episcopal Schools provides prayers specifically for the calendar and rhythm of school life, augmenting the standard of prayer in Episcopal schools that is The Book of Common Prayer. This second edition now includes new prayers for occasions in and members of Episcopal school communities not previously addresses, as well as a series of short prayers for use with lower and elementary school students.
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