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

March & April 2025

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 3, 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 29, 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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Thursdays, March 13, March 20, March 27, and April 3, 12:00-1:00 pm. Join the Creation Care Team this Lent for a discussion of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World. This inspiring read by the author of Braiding Sweetgrass is described as an antidote to the broken relationships and misguided goals of our times, and a reminder that hoarding won’t save us, all flourishing is mutual. We look forward to gathering with people from across the diocese to reflect on themes of gratitude, interconnectedness, and reciprocity. All are welcome!

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Christian Peacemaking, Freedom, and Responsibility (Online)

Wednesdays, March 19, March 26, and April 2, 12:00-1:00 pm. For the times in which we live, what does Christian peacemaking, freedom and responsibility mean for us as individuals, for our parishes, and for our communities? What do scripture and our baptismal covenant say about these topics, and what does Jesus teach about them? And what actions can you and your communities take? You are invited to explore these timely topics during 3 online sessions facilitated by members of the Diocesan Gun Violence Prevention Working Group. All are invited to participate in these important conversations. Register here to receive Zoom link.

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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. Participants commit to 2-3 hours of prework leading up to each online session. A course orientation will take place March 18, 6:30-7:30 pm.

Zoom Sessions: Mondays 6:30-7:45 pm on March 31, April 7, April 14, April 28,

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We live in a world that has many “locked doors” that separate people from community. At its most basic, it’s bullying and can lead to isolation and despair. And unfortunately, locking others out doesn’t always end at mere bullying. As Christians, we are called to be the key that works to help unlock those doors. Fashioned after Christ, our master key,  the “key qualities” of love, forgiveness, kindness, and openness, can help us bring people together. All 6th-12th graders from around the state are invited to Be the Key at our Diocesan Lock-In April 5th- 6th at St John’s Cathedral.  After light formation, we will build up our own community through laughter, games, movies, and of course, food! Join us for a fun-filled day and night as we play together and discover what kind of keys we are.

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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.

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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.