Join us for an inspiring and enlightening webinar, "Faith-Filled Explorations: Let the Children Come to Me - Chapel, Praygrounds, & More," where we delve into creating meaningful spiritual spaces and experiences for children within the context of chapels, praygrounds, and beyond. This engaging event is designed for educators, religious leaders, parents, and anyone passionate about nurturing the faith of our youngest generation.

Our presenter, Linda Chambers, is celebrating 30 years in ministry at Memorial Lutheran Church in St. Augustine, Florida.  She serves as the Chapel School Director and guides families to explore their faith more deeply as the Family Ministry Director.  Linda has been a longtime member of ELEA and served on the National Board for nine years.  She was chosen as the ELCA Early Childhood Director of the Year in 2015.  Linda credits her success in ministry to her strong connection with other directors through her membership in ELEA and enjoys sharing her Chapel Time journey from weekday ministry to Sunday worship.

Highlights from this session will include: 
Discovering the Importance of Child-Centered Spiritual Spaces:
Explore why providing children with environments encouraging spiritual growth is essential for their overall development. Learn about the impact of chapel spaces, praygrounds, and other settings in fostering a deep and lasting connection to faith.

Enhancing Chapel Experiences for Children:
Dive into innovative approaches to create interactive and participatory chapel services tailored to children's interests and developmental stages. Gain practical ideas to weave faith teachings into engaging stories, songs, and rituals.

Incorporating Faith into Daily Life:
Explore ways to extend faith exploration beyond dedicated spaces and integrate it into children's everyday activities. Discover how to incorporate prayer, reflection, and spiritual practices into daily routines at home, school, and the community.

Building a Supportive Community:
Learn about the role of parents, teachers, and faith leaders in nurturing children's spiritual growth. Explore strategies for fostering collaboration among these groups to create a seamless continuum of faith education.

Q&A and Interactive Discussions:
Engage with experts and fellow participants in a live Q&A session and interactive discussions. Share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences, and gain insights from a diverse community of attendees.

Who Should Attend?
Educators and school administrators seeking to enrich spiritual experiences for students.
Religious leaders interested in creating welcoming faith spaces for children.
Parents looking for guidance on nurturing their children's faith journey.
Anyone passionate about fostering a love for spirituality and faith formation in young minds.