"We had fun with it. About 30 people participated, age 4-84. One major benefit was the way it worked as an intergenerational program. It was so open ended, really made it possible to share without pressure of "right answers". Kids got really engaged with adults. We're using AIG for eight full weeks on Wed. nights."
Rev. Kathleen Patton
Associate Rector
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Longview, Washington
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Ecological awareness, MDG's, well being, Scripture and science, and fun.....
welcome to the adventure!
"Adventures in Grace"...
an exciting new green spiritual formation program for all ages that explores how God is at work in nature and community, using the Anglican approach of scripture, tradition, reason, experience -- and fun!
Special launch price of $95 click here to purchase
Curriculum package includes:
Step-by-step process to customize the program for your needs.
Marketing guidelines to get the word out for your program.
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| Features the award-winning book "The Richest of Fare: Seeking Spiritual Security in the Sonoran Desert" |
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
- Eight sessions of 50 - 90 minutes each.
- Each session can be used on a stand-alone basis or as part of a series.
- Each session has a session theme and learning objective and follows the same structure.
- Intergenerational for ages 5 - 105 or can also be taught for a specific age group.
- Provides a Biblical context for scientific concepts and the Millennium Development Goals.
- Biblical passages and scientific insights for use in class are included in the reference text.
- Discussion, experiential learning and FUN included in each session.
- Includes suggestions to adjust time frame between 50 to 90 minutes.
- Emphasizes the use of materials on hand such as recycled paper.
- Can be used at any time of the year, as individual sessions or a series.
Leader is a guide rather than a teacher - no special knowledge or background required.
Examples: use during Lent, Creation Season, after church as a supplemental program open to the public, once a month for a Green Sunday Eucharist, or in summer as a VBS program.
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FORMATION TOPICS:
• Bible and tradition appreciation
• Biodiversity appreciation
• Care of the Earth awareness
• Cultural diversity appreciation
• Ecology and spirituality integration
• Gender appreciation
• Human community appreciation
• Interfaith appreciation
• Millennium Development Goals ministry and mission
• Mind-body-spirit well being
• Personal spiritual practice development
• Science and religion integration
• Social justice ministry and mission
• Spiritual outreach to the public on ecological and well being concerns
• Stewardship of resources
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"Adventures in Grace" has been developed by Phyllis Strupp, award winning Episcopalian author and Chair of The Nature and Spirituality Program of the Diocese of Arizona. Her formation experience includes seven years as EFM mentor and three years on the faculty of CREDO Episcopal Wellness Program.
www.phyllisstrupp.info
"The desert is a place of emptiness – and abundant life; a place of desolation – and a place to be found; a place of isolation – and a place of communion. Phyllis Strupp will help you discover new insights about the desert and about the desert within. Abundant blessings, findings, and connections in your work together!"
Presiding Bishop and Primate
The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori
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