News & Information
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Jun 19, 2024
EPA summer camps ready to transform young lives
Summer camps at the Eastern PA Conference’s four Camp & Retreat Centers blast off this week and next, launching perhaps… Read More
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Mar 26, 2024
Hundreds find learning, encouragement, connections at Tools for Ministry
“I give thanks for Tools for Ministry events that provide us with learning, encouragement and connections for this journey,” said… 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
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Rev. Dawn Taylor-Storm
Executive Director, Connectional Ministries
610.666.9090 ext. 1013
484.762.8230
dtaylorstorm@epaumc.church
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Elizabeth Christie
elizabeth.d.christie@gmail.com