Faith-Deepening and Leadership-Building Offerings

There are many ways beyond Zoom to gather and grow as the Body of Christ. Virtual and Hybrid Offerings include ready-made experiences as we follow Jesus today. Virtual means that an event is entirely online. Hybrid can mean a combination of in-person and online, and also include both synchronous (online, in-person) and asynchronous (on your own time) components. Faith Formation, Caffeinated Church, and many other Office of the Bishop offerings are created to support both seekers and leaders in faith and ministry.

We hope that having all offerings listed on one page will make it easier for you to see the many inspiring events and experiences on the horizon. The majority of these events are being offered by the Office of the Bishop; however, you will also find events hosted by Spiritual Direction Colorado and other diocesan institutions. Listings include information about registration and people to contact for more information.

If you would like assistance in creating new kinds of gatherings, contact the Rev. Canon Greg Foraker at Greg@EpiscopalColorado.org, Tracy Methe at Tracy@EpiscopalColorado.org, or Canon Mike Orr at Mike@EpiscopalColorado.org.

Schedule of Offerings

January 2026

Eucharistic Visitor Training is entirely online and self-paced, with two sessions via Zoom. Here is an overview of the course and time commitment:

  • Course orientation (via Zoom) on Monday, January 5, 6:30-7:00 pm: 30 minutes
  • Safe Church training: approximately 2.5 hours
  • Four Eucharistic Visitor training modules, each with a video presentation (60 minutes each)
  • Wrap-up session (via Zoom), Saturday, January 31, 10:00-11:30 am. This is an opportunity to discuss what you have learned, go over possible scenarios, and ask questions: 90 minutes (mandatory)
  • A bibliography of suggested reading for ongoing learning (optional)

We look forward to supporting you as you participate in this training, and we welcome any questions you may have. Please reach out to Tracy Methe, 720.677.9016.

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Thursdayย evenings on Zoom, 6:00-7:30 pm:

January 15, 22, & 29
February 5 & 12

Join Episcopalians around Colorado in a conversation about the Doctrine of Discovery. We will be learning the history of the Doctrine of Discovery, which shaped how early explorers and settlers viewed this land when they arrived and how it continues to impact us today. There will be opportunities for small group conversations as well as opportunities to talk about what we can do with this knowledge as Christians who inherited this legacy. Please consider having a small group from your congregation join you in this conversation. This is not limited to Episcopalians;ย anyone who registers may join the conversation. This conversation is being led byย the Rev.ย Rebecca Crummey, Vicar at St. Peter and St. Mary Episcopal Church in Denverย and member of Indigenous Allies.

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February 2026

Friday, February 6, 8:30-2:30 pm at the Office of the Bishop: 1300 N. Washington St., Denver, CO 80203.

This day-long course will equip people to lead in-person Safe Church, Safe Communities trainings beginning. Training is mandatory for people wishing to conduct in-person sessions, and trainer certification will be valid for three years. All materials and lunch will be provided. Financial assistance is available for participants traveling from a distance.Registration will be capped at 15 participants.

We look forward to supporting you as you participate in this training, and we welcome any questions you may have. Please reach out to Missioner Tracy Methe, 720.677.9016.

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March 2026

Eucharistic Visitor Training is entirely online and self-paced, with two sessions via Zoom. Here is an overview of the course and time commitment:

  • Course orientation (via Zoom) on Monday, March 2, 6:30-7:00 pm: 30 minutes
  • Safe Church training: approximately 2.5 hours
  • Four Eucharistic Visitor training modules, each with a video presentation (60 minutes each)
  • Wrap-up session (via Zoom), Saturday, March 28, 10:00-11:30 am. This is an opportunity to discuss what you have learned, go over possible scenarios, and ask questions: 90 minutes (mandatory)
  • A bibliography of suggested reading for ongoing learning (optional)

We look forward to supporting you as you participate in this training, and we welcome any questions you may have. Please reach out to Tracy Methe, 720.677.9016.

Registration opens here on February 1.

March 9 (orientation) & March 16, 23, 30; April 13. The popular annual diocesan-wide Journey to Confirmation course prepares people for confirmation or reception in the Episcopal Church, or reaffirmation of their baptismal vows. This four-week plunge into our Episcopal beliefs, traditions, and practices is a time that combines faith-deepening personal prayer, study, and reflection with rich conversations and sharing with participants from across the diocese, preparing each participant for the next steps in their journey of faith. All are welcome. It is especially appropriate for congregations with a small number of candidates or without the capacity to offer a confirmation preparation course on their own.

Registration opens here on January 5.

Additional details coming soon!

During the Season of Lent, the diocesan Formation Team will host a four-week book study of the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers' new book Church Tomorrow: What the 'Nones' and 'Dones' Teach Us about the Future of Faith.

Schedule
Tuesday, March 3, 12:00-1:00 pm, pp 1-54
Tuesday, March 10, 12:00-1:00 pm, pp 55-126
Tuesday, March 17, 12:00-1:00 pm, pp 127-164
Tuesday, Marchย 24, 12:00-1:00 pm, pp 165-218

About the Book
The Nones, Dones, Unchurched, spiritual but not religious (SBNRs) are a dominant force in American religion and the plurality among Millennials and Gen Zers. In her latest book,ย Church Tomorrow?, the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers presents challenging truths about declining religious affiliation in America, alongside stories and wisdom from her interviews with young people who either grew up with no faith or gave up formal religion. She asks:ย Why are younger generations passing on church? What spiritual pathways and communities are they creating? And how could their insights help to shape the future of Christian community?

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On Thursday, March 26, Canon Stephanie Spellers and Bishop Kym Lucas will engage in a conversation about the themes and gleanings from the research for Church Tomorrow?

This will be a live event at St. John's Cathedral, Denver, co-sponsored by both St. John's Cathedral and the Episcopal Church in Colorado. Participants will gather at 6:30 pm in Dagwell Hall for light refreshments and a book signing. At 7:15 pm, the event will move to the Nave for the discussion and Q&A. The event concludes at 8:15 pm. Cost: $10

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June 2026

Eucharistic Visitor Training is entirely online and self-paced, with two sessions via Zoom. Here is an overview of the course and time commitment:

  • Course orientation (via Zoom) on Monday, June 1, 6:30-7:00 pm: 30 minutes
  • Safe Church training: approximately 2.5 hours
  • Four Eucharistic Visitor training modules, each with a video presentation (60 minutes each)
  • Wrap-up session (via Zoom), Saturday, June 27, 10:00-11:30 am. This is an opportunity to discuss what you have learned, go over possible scenarios, and ask questions: 90 minutes (mandatory)
  • A bibliography of suggested reading for ongoing learning (optional)

We look forward to supporting you as you participate in this training, and we welcome any questions you may have. Please reach out to Tracy Methe, 720.677.9016.

Registration opens here on May 1.

September 2026

Eucharistic Visitor Training is entirely online and self-paced, with two sessions via Zoom. Here is an overview of the course and time commitment:

  • Course orientation (via Zoom) on Monday, September 1, 6:30-7:00 pm: 30 minutes
  • Safe Church training: approximately 2.5 hours
  • Four Eucharistic Visitor training modules, each with a video presentation (60 minutes each)
  • Wrap-up session (via Zoom), Saturday, September 26, 10:00-11:30 am. This is an opportunity to discuss what you have learned, go over possible scenarios, and ask questions: 90 minutes (mandatory)
  • A bibliography of suggested reading for ongoing learning (optional)

We look forward to supporting you as you participate in this training, and we welcome any questions you may have. Please reach out to Tracy Methe, 720.677.9016.

Registration opens here on August 1.

Ongoing Offerings

What are your hopes and dreams for your congregation? How will you equip and empower vestry members to be stewards of your church and spiritual leaders of your congregation? Vestry 101 is a completely online course based on the Vestry Resource Guide, a thorough, high-quality training resource and reference manual that helps vestries become Christ-centered, mission-focused teams. The online Vestry 101 course also includes supplemental resources for formation and prayer, and information and resources specific to the Episcopal Church in Colorado. The Canvas learning system provides easy, centralized access to all course materials. Online discussions allow vestry members to reflect on material together and share experience and ideas. Individual vestries determine which modules they would like to take and a training schedule that best meets their needs. Interested vestries should submit one online registration listing the names and email addresses for each vestry member. Reach out to Missioner Tracy Methe for more information.

This six-week course is designed for both seekers and people wishing to engage their faith in new ways. Participants are invited into a time of discovery, wondering, and delving deeper. Discover consists of six 75-minute sessions in person or via Zoom and approximately 30 minutes of prework leading up to each session. The flow of each session includes sharing spiritual autobiographies, engaging in scripture though lectio divina, and a time for prayer. For people new to the faith and beginning to explore the sacrament of baptism, this course may be followed by Embrace, the second of three courses that help prepare individuals to be knit into the body of Christ through baptism. To learn more about offering Discover for your congregation, reach out to the Rev. Canon Greg Foraker or Tracy Methe.

Each of us has a unique part to play in the life of the church and in the life of our communities. In engaging in life and ministry, we are living into our baptismal covenant, seeking and serving Christ in all persons and respecting the dignity of every human being. The new Safe Church, Safe Communities curriculum will help equip you for ministry as a children or youth volunteer, lay or clergy staff person, or church lay leader. Summer is a great time to complete training, which currently is entirely online and self-paced. Register now and we will send you everything you need to get started, either renewing your Safe Church certification or taking training for the first time. Contact Missioner Tracy Methe with any questions you might have.

Register for Online Safe Church Training Now >
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Each month the Formation Team for the Episcopal Church in Colorado shares 5 things we have discovered to inspire your life and grow your ministry. We invite you to share these ideas with friends and colleagues near and far! This easy-to-read and digest e-newsletter is sent out the second Tuesday of each month.