November 2021
Our Mission: Supporting lifelong faith formation in the home and congregation
Prayer Pause
A Prayer Of Thanks In Loss
(Many of us has lost someone this past year. At Thanksgiving Gatherings, it is especially evident)

God, we are thankful for this time and this meal. While one who was among us this year is not with us today, we know you have welcomed them into a heavenly home. It's hard to be here and be thankful without them today. A chair is empty this year. But we know you save a seat at a heavenly meal today. That they are dining at a heavenly feast. And while our meal might not match with theirs, we miss them at this table and are yet still jealous for them. God, thank you that we will meet them again in heaven at the same feast. So, God, we thank you today not only for this great meal but for salvation and the opportunity for eternity together - until we meet one day again.

Amen
A Message from our New President, Diane McGeoch


Dear friends,

I am filled with gratitude as I begin my term as the President of the Christian Education Network. First of all, I want to thank Juli Lejman-Guy for her years of faithful and dedicated service as President. Second, I want to thank Terri Robertson, Teresa Kaldor, Julie Hestermann, Janet Renick, and Judy Twist for their continuing service. We welcome two new Board members, Holly Shipley and Ellen Lundie.

I learn and grow so much from being in a network. I am blessed to be a part of several networks. The Christian Education Network is one of them. I am also a part of the Treasure Valley Cluster of the ELCA in the Northwest Intermountain Synod. In addition, I am a deacon, serving on the Word and Service Roster of the ELCA. There is a team I work with in my call – Coordinator of Learning Peace - A Camp for Kids in Nampa, Idaho. There is the congregation where I am a member – Hope Lutheran in Eagle, Idaho. And there are other networks that I am part of, some new ones, and some that I’ve been in for years. I think of a network as a web of relationships.
Learning Strategies for the Life of Faith Initiative
Equipping Through Intergenerational Ministry

Intergenerational Prayer Walk is a how-to resource that encourages
generations to engage together in the spiritual practice of prayer. It is especially appropriate for Advent and Lent. 



Intergenerational Ministry” by Liz Perraud describes ideas that bring generations of people together for a common purpose and helps build relationships. These suggestions for fall can be modified for any season.




Mini-Revolutions is an intergenerational, monthly, digital curriculum by
Illustrated Ministry, based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Churches and families practice the rhythms and experience the seasons of the church year through the revolutions of the liturgical calendar. Includes a variety of activities to use in different settings (church, home, or hybrid) and suggests “micro-practices” to do in daily life. By subscription or months can be purchased separately.


Visual Faith is a digital visual faith resource that can be used in intergenerational settings and other types of groups to stimulate deeper conversations about faith. Each of the 52 experiences include stunning photos, a bible passage, and reflection questions. Available for purchase.
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which has a curated list of articles on how to plan for and implement intergenerational ministry.



 “Intergenerational Ministry Beyond the Rhetoric” by Brad M. Griffin, discusses critical steps to take in establishing intergenerational ministry in your congregation.



“Blessing Animals at the Zoo” by Corrie Cabes extends the traditional blessing of pets out into the community. This resource includes a liturgy that a congregation could modify to bless the staff, volunteers, and animals at any sanctuary or shelter in your area.


 Check out more resources on our website!
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Good Reads
Title: Mary's Journey - Letters Home

Author: H. Lynn Pierce

Mary's Journey - Letters Home invites you to experience the story of Christmas from the perspective of the young girl in the middle of it all. This devotional is based on truth but sprinkled with insightful imagination that invites us to wonder anew at the miraculous developments that changed the world forever.

This daily Advent devotional contains:
  • Daily Scripture Readings
  • 21 Days of Mary's letters home including reflection questions and a prayer
  • 4 Days of invitations to connect with God


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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



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