August 2021
Our Mission: Supporting lifelong faith formation in the home and congregation
Prayer Pause
O God of Creation,

You have blessed us with the changing of the seasons.

As we welcome the autumn months,
may the earlier setting of the sun
remind us to take time to rest.
May the brilliant colors of the leaves
remind us of the wonder of your creation.
May the steam of our breath in the cool air
remind us that it is you who give us the breath of life.
 
May the harvest from the fields remind us of the abundance we have been given and bounty we are to share with others.
May the dying of summer’s spirit remind us of your great promise that death is temporary and life is eternal.
We praise you for your goodness forever and ever. 

Amen.
President's Message

Dear friends,

This is my final letter to you as the President of the Christian Education Network of the ELCA. It has been a joy and an honor to serve those who are passionate about lifelong faith formation. I have been privileged to work alongside so many faithful saints both on the board and partner organizations. I am excited about future plans and the next Big Idea. Thank you for your continued passion and support as we journey together and make disciples.

It is also an honor to officially welcome the 2021-2022 Board:

Executive Board
  • President – Diane McGeoch
  • Secretary Historian - Terri Robertson
  • Financial Secretary –Teresa Kaldor

Members at Large
  • Julie Hestermann
  • Holly Shipley
  • Pastor Ellen Lundie

(To learn more, check out their bios at FaithfulTeaching.org)


Learning Strategies for the Life of Faith Initiative

Featured Church: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Burnsville, MN

Pastor: Reverend Doctor Mark Slaughter
The Rev. Dr. Mark Slaughter was interviewed for this piece by our friends at Vibrant Faith. Prince of Peace was one of 24 churches in 8 denominations to participate in Creating a Culture of Calling (C3), a research project conducted by Vibrant Faith in partnership with the
Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Book Review
Title: 3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager:
Making the Most of Your Conversations and Connections

Author: Kara Powell and Brad M. Griffin

Reviewed by: Terri Robertson, CENetwork of the ELCA


Kara Powell and Brad Griffin of Fuller Youth Institute (Pasadena, CA) and the authors/coauthors of numerous books, including Sticky Faith, Growing Young and Growing With, have partnered once again in 3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager.

Released in August 2021, 3 Big Questions is based on research involving 100+ hours of in-depth interviews involving 27 teenagers representing 13 distinct ethnic backgrounds. It also includes data from over 2200 additional teenagers obtained through surveys and focus groups.
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Vision Statement
Building a community which equips, encourages and empowers those engaged in lifelong faith formation in a changing world, the CENetwork will:

  • Identify and evaluate resources and educational opportunities
  • Facilitate communication and conversations
  • Offer guidance, networking and mutual support
  • Nurture spiritual growth online and face-to-face



How You Can Support the Christian Education Network

You can become a member or make a one-time donation via PayPal on our website; or, you can purchase from AmazonSmile and designate The Christian Education Network as your charity. We receive a percentage of the proceeds! You can also designate the CENetwork through Thrivent Choice.



Contact Us

CENetwork of the ELCA
PO Box 250009
Holly Hill, FL 32117