Faith Alive is a Lilly Endowment funded initiative to support congregations as they consider and reconsider
how to welcome children into worship and
the life of the congregation.
Faith Alive Congregation Cohort Launch
Saturday, January 9, 2027
If your congregation wants to be part of the Faith Alive Cohort,
complete an interest form below.
New cohorts of up to 12 congregations will begin every 6 months.
Our Leadership Team will review all forms and will notify you when your cohort begins. We may also reach out with clarifying questions
SAVE THE DATE!
Worship Learning Lab 3
April 17, 2027
FAITH ALIVE
Faith Alive accompanies SEPA congregations as they articulate their worship values; deconstruct existing barriers to full worship participation across all ages, stages, and abilities; and reconstruct worship where children know they belong. Program participation will require congregations to assess and improve how they have helped families live into their baptismal promises for their children: “to live with them among God’s faithful people, bring them to the word of God and the holy supper, teach them the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments, place in their hands the holy scriptures, and nurture them in faith and prayer.” Faith Alive honors our children’s experience of God and creates space for them to be full participants in worship.
Resources
Illustrated Ministry creates accessible faith-based resources for the church and home. Their thoughtful and easy-to-use materials are designed to foster authentic faith engagement with our refreshing designs, creative activities, and intergenerational focus
The Children’s Worship Bulletins Blog
Children’s Worship Bulletins has been providing engaging, Bible-based worksheets that are perfect for worship services, Sunday school, Children’s Church programs and take-home activities.
Messy Peace and Reconciliation
The Diocese of London (Anglican) has put together this helpful resource to talk with children about times of war, conflict and what peace might look like.