We have some new, exciting, and hopefully useful materials in the Resource Center for Christian Education of children and youth. These would be perfect for Sunday School, Sunday night activities, or Wednesday night programs.  If you are interested in any of these, please contact Laura Faulkner ( .

Hearts Alive

This is a brand-new curriculum written by The Rev. Charlie Holt from the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida.  This is an RCL based curriculum with levels for Pre K-K, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary.  More information can be found at https://biblestudymedia.com/hearts-alive-a-gospel-based-childrens-lectionary-curriculum/.

Faithweaver Now

Faithweaver Now is a Bible story based curriculum from Group Publishing. This curriculum explores the entire Bible in a three-year span. There are levels for Preschool – Adult, although we have not purchased the Adult portion (but could if there is a need for it). More information can be found at https://www.group.com/category/ministry-resources/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/faithweaver-now.do.

The Story

The Story allows its stories and teachings of the Bible to come together in a single, compelling experience.  This curriculum has a Children’s and Teen version, each with 31 lessons. The Children’s Curriculum includes a DVD, leader’s guide, activities, and skits to present the Bible as one story. The Teen version is also a DVD based study with a discussion guide. For more information, visit http://www.thestory.com/.

Re: Form Ancestors

Re:Form Ancestors is a curriculum for Youth of all ages that explores the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. There is a DVD, leader guide, and what they call an Anti-Workbook of activities and ways for your teenagers to more deeply engage with the Bible. More information can be found at https://www.wearesparkhouse.org/teens/reform/ancestors/. 

Deep Blue Kids One Room Sunday School

Deep Blue Kids is a One-Room Schoolhouse type curriculum aimed at churches who have only one class for multiple ages.  The Bible-story based curriculum includes a Leader Guide, Reproducible Kids Book, Resource Pak, and a CD-ROM of additional resources. For more information on the entire Deep Blue Kids curriculum visit http://www.deepbluekids.com/curriculum/.

We are also going to be ordering some new Adult studies in the coming weeks, so look for that information in future newsletters. If your church is interested in a particular study or curriculum, don’t hesitate to contact us as we are here to provide resources for the parishes of the diocese.