Program and Workshop Ideas

Divorce Support Group for Extended Family Members
Five sessions to help explore issues related to divorce and its consequent feelings and realities for extended family members.
- Sessions [RTF: 19 pp/284 KB]
- Handouts [RTF: 13 pp/174 KB]
Dealing with Crises and Serious Illnesses in the Family [RTF: 5 pp/143 KB]
Many families’ lives are challenged by serious illnesses or crises. In those times families need the support of the church community and a safe place to share their fears and hopes.
Emotional Literacy [RTF: 3 pp/63 KB]
Churches are not where children learn to be good; churches are where children further their connection with God and their community of faith, forming healthy emotional ties.
Faithful Parenting [RTF: 32 pp/386 KB]
Five workshops that use scripture, ritual, practical activities, and reflections to give parents support and encouragement.
Feasting with God [PDF: 6 pp/104 KB]
A combined intergenerational program and supper can help busy families.
Grief Workshops
These workshops could form a five-session series, or each workshop can stand alone. Each will take about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Sessions [RTF: 21 pp/260 KB]
- Handouts [RTF: 9 pp/142 KB]
Spiritual Practices/Disciplines [RTF: 4 pp/125 KB]
Consider adding one of these spiritual practices/disciplines to your daily life for Lent or anytime.
Taking Action against Racism [PDF: 5 pp/67 KB]
Exercises and reflections to increase our awareness of the racism that touches our lives as families and as individuals.

Families