Upcoming events.
The Meaningful Inclusion of Children in Worship: Theology and Practice
Corporate worship is the work and the joy of the people of God, and when the body of Christ gathers, we are incomplete without the active presence and meaningful participation of children and youth. What can this engagement look like (feel like, sound like, smell like, taste like) in liturgy, and why does it matter to the formation of people of all ages? Canon Wendy Claire Barrie will lead this webinar exploring the theological whys and practical hows of incorporating children and youth into congregational worship.
Orange Conference
A wildly practical and inspirational three-day event for future thinking family ministry leaders.
Join the annual event that launches teams of kids ministry and youth ministry leaders into brighter future recharged and overflowing with real tools they can use they very next week. In three exciting days, you’ll fill your notebook while a vibrant community fills your soul. Discover one thing every church can do to change everything for the next generation.
APCE 2025
The 2025 APCE Annual Event invites participants to explore profound questions of faith and community. Inspired by Genesis 32:28, the event will delve into:
Wrestling with Fallibilities: Acknowledging individual shortcomings and the struggles within the Church's historical narrative.
Wrestling with Disenchantment: Navigating the tension between personal faith and the Church’s imperfections.
Wrestling with Reimagination: Calling for innovation, new perspectives, and envisioning a church centered on love, justice, and equality.
Toronto Children's Ministry Conference 2024
The Conference seeks to highlight harnessing the power of partnership in exploring innovative strategies and inspiring creative approaches to foster children’s spirituality. Prepare to be inspired, energized, and empowered for a lasting impact on the lives of our children and families. Let’s ignite a spark that illuminates every child’s heart!
Children's Spirituality Summit
Join us for the 2024 Children’s Spirituality Summit where we will dive deep and explore what a child’s way of being with God means. Inspired by Rebecca Nye's definition of children's spirituality as "God's way of being with children, and children's way of being with God," we will delve into:
A Child’s Way of Worshipping God·
A Child’s Way in a Diverse World·
A Child’s Way of Playing with God·
A Child’s Way in Family
Rethink Children and Youth Ministry: An Online Summit
Learn from renowned experts and practitioners in the fields of spiritual formation, intergenerational ministry, and ministry to children, youth and families. Gain valuable perspectives, practical tips, and innovative approaches while debunking common myths about young people to make spiritual education engaging and impactful.
KidBuilders Children's Ministry Conference
Non-denominational Christian Children's Ministry Conference is for Children's pastors, Sunday School teachers and Kidsmin volunteers.
APCE: Association of Partners in Christian Educators 2024
You can attend the Annual Event in person in St. Louis or in a hybrid format via AE Online. You can also attend in person for one, two, or three days.
About APCE
APCE is an association made up of those who are serving or have served in educational ministries, as ministers, professional or volunteer educators, or students, in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Reformed Church in America, The Presbyterian Church in Canada, the Moravian Church in America, and the Christian Reformed Church in North America.
Toronto Children’s Ministry Conference 2023
The Toronto Children’s Ministry Conference is a gathering of people who are dedicated to the spiritual growth of children – parents, church volunteers, ministry leaders, and anyone who has a passion for ministering to children.