News & Information
Dec 21, 2022
Christmas season activities, resources for families
Elizabeth Christie, education director at Fritz UMC in Bethlehem, a specialist in ministries for children and families, offers video links… Read More
Sep 15, 2022
Church caters to brain differences
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Flame of Faith United Methodist Church, spurred by a member who is a psychology professor, has… Read More
Resources
Useful resources for children's, youth, and family ministries:
- www.buildfaith.org
- www.realkidsrealfaith.org
- Cultivate newsletter from Practical Resources for Churches (poke around to their website and you can find back issues)
- Christian Ed webinars that are free from Practical Resources for Churches
- What Every Child Should Experience by Melanie Gordon at Discipleship Ministries, UMC
- What's Next planning resource from the Presbyterian Mission Agency
Useful curriculum development resources:
- Planning The Year by Christine Hides
- Planning Perspectives by John Roberto
- Guide To Choosing Curriculum from Building Faith
Useful game sites for use with children and youth:
- www.triviamaster.com (worth the $20 annual pro account so you can create Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune game- great for review of concept, as well as fellowship and ice breakers)
- https://skribbl.io (basically pictionary, but randomly assigned words- great for fellowship and ice breakers)
Contact
Rev. Dawn Taylor-Storm
Executive Director, Connectional Ministries
610.666.9090 ext. 1013
484.762.8230
dtaylorstorm@epaumc.church
Elizabeth Christie
elizabeth.d.christie@gmail.com