Cohorts
We are excited to introduce two cohorts for congregations across the Diocese. One will focus on Child and Youth Formation, and the other on Church Communications. If you're interested in participating, please fill out this form. Most sessions will be held via Zoom, with one in-person meeting. Access to and the ability to use a computer are required for participation. Grant funding will be available afterward to support projects related to what participants learn during the cohorts. We ask that each congregation send at least one and no more than two representatives to attend.
Children & Youth Cohort with Teresa Phares
A collaborative learning community for leaders who want to strengthen faith formation with young people. Participants will explore ways to build belonging, deepen intergenerational relationships, and develop young leaders—while turning ideas into practical strategies for their congregations. The cohort will also include a visit to St. Crispin’s to learn directly from young leaders shaped by camp ministry.
May 3, 6-8PM over Zoom. Topic - The Evangelism of Belonging: How Space, Safety, and Caring Adults Pass on Faith
June 19-20, 12PM-12PM in person at St. Crispin's. Topic - Formation and Evangelism in Action: Learnings from Camp
August 9, 6-8PM over Zoom. Topic - Belonging in Practice: Intergenerational Community and Worship
September 20, 6-8PM over Zoom. Topic - From Belonging to Leadership: Inviting Young People into the Life of the Church
Church Communications Cohort with Susanna LeMasters
Join a four-session communications cohort designed to help your church strengthen its message through video, photography, public relations, social media, and websites. Each two-hour Zoom session includes expert teaching, practical brainstorming, and hands-on learning—plus one in-person workshop at St. Paul's Cathedral in Oklahoma City.
May 17th 4PM-6PM over Zoom. Topic: Communications as a team and short-form video with Grace Church Yukon Team.
June 28th 4PM-6PM over Zoom. Topic: Public relations and crisis communications with Brother Andrew Morehead, Missioner for Communications and Evangelism in the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee.
August 2nd 4PM-6PM over Zoom. Topic: Church Websites with Katie Allred, former Partner Management Lead at Meta (Facebook), a seasoned community leader, and founder of ChurchCommunications.com , which serves over 30,000 church leaders with marketing, communication strategies, innovative platforms, and events.
August 15 11:00AM-1:30PM in person at St. Paul's Cathedral. Topic: Social media and your external building presence with Susanna LeMasters and Sarah-Emily Steinhardt, Communications Minister at St. Paul's Cathedral, OKC.
