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Explore upcoming opportunities to equip ministry leaders through the Engaging Children Initiative. In partnership with Luther Park and Sugar Creek Bible Camps, workshops and gatherings will offer resources and peer networks to help leaders create inclusive worship experiences for children of all abilities.
Check back regularly for new Engaging Children Initiative events and opportunities!
Upcoming Events at ECI
Upcoming Events at ECI
Creative Work Day!
Synod Office
2301 South Ave, La Crosse
9 am Make & Take
1 pm Creative Worktime
We will start the day with a Make-and-Take event creating worship enhancements and prayer practices for your church, break for lunch, and regroup for an afternoon of creative work time together. We find that the Holy Spirit MOVES when we work in community, so join us for a day of joyful creating, brainstorming, and networking!
Holy Work with Children: Simple Practices for Worship and Prayer
Luther Park Bible Camp
944 24 1/4 St Chetek WI
12:00 p.m. lunch
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. program
What can congregations do to nurture children's faith more intentionally through worship and prayer? This practical and interactive session will offer simple, adaptable ideas that can be implemented in congregations of any size. Participants will leave with concrete practices, fresh inspiration, and next steps for helping children engage more fully in the worshiping life of the church. This event and speaker are generously funded by the Engaging Children Initiative; $15 for lunch.
Rev. Dr. Tanya Campen is an ordained deacon in the United Methodist cChurch and serves as educator, researcher, and ministry leader whose work focuses on children's spirituality, faith formation, and congregational life. She serves as Director of Leadership Development and Faith Formation with the Rio Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church, where she equips and supports ministry leaders through research, training, coaching, and resource development. Tanya is the author of Holy Work with Children: Making Meaning Together and is passionate about helping congregations create spaces where children, families, and communities can encounter God, grow in faith, and flourish together.
Registration information:
Public event: https://lutherparkevents.campbrainregistration.com/
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