{"id":6097,"date":"2023-11-27T07:59:48","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T07:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecmechurch.org\/?page_id=6097"},"modified":"2026-02-20T03:27:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T03:27:41","slug":"reimagining-childrens-ministry-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thecmechurch.org\/reimagining-childrens-ministry-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Reimagining Children\u2019s Ministry"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Simply sign up with your email to gain access to lesson plans from the RCM Curriculum, designed for children ages 5 to 11. New modules will be added to the online hub each month, providing fresh resources for your children’s ministry. This curriculum is available for use by educators and parents alike, offering valuable support for children’s ministry both in the local church and at home.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The application portal for any CME Church will be open from October 1st to October 15th. For more details, please click on the link provided above.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church has received a five-year grant of $1.25 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the \u201cReimagining Children\u2019s Ministry\u201d program. The program is funded through Lilly Endowment\u2019s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative. The aim of the national initiative is to support faith-based organizations as they help children grow in faith and deepen their relationships with God.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through this program, the CME Church will work with a selected group of local congregations over a four year period to strengthen their children\u2019s ministry and children\u2019s participation in worship and prayer. Participating congregations will also receive mini-grants to purchase educational materials and technology for their children\u2019s ministry. In addition, the program will create liturgical resources that are both culturally sensitive and adaptable for use with children with learning disabilities. Beginning in 2024, the program will release a new resource packet each year of the grant and these resources will be available for use in all local congregations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bishop Teresa Snorton, the Grant Administrator stated: \u201cThrough this program we will establish best practices for effective ministry to children. By focusing on worship and prayer, we ensure that the next generation is equipped with a spiritual understanding of the faith and have the opportunity to actively engage in congregational life. Finally, in the development of resources, we will be utilizing a variety of formats \u2013 written, audio-visuals and technology applications \u2013 for ministry, instruction and activities with children.\u201d The program will work in collaboration with the CME Department of Christian Education and Formation and its General Secretary, Dr. Carmichael Crutchfield.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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