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Greetings from our program chair!

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Longing for an in-person REA?

You can have the best of both, by joining your colleagues in Tulsa, OK for a regional gathering that is scheduled as a companion. More details (including hotel options) available at the regional gathering website.

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Exciting plenary sessions announced

We are beginning to roll out more information about this meeting, including the speakers (with bios) of the planned plenary sessions. Please check back here frequently (or subscribe to our posts) to get regular updates. July 10-14 is fast approaching!

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July 13 plenary 2

“Responses to adolescence” A panel of youth spirituality experts discussing the religious education needs of adolescents and responsible ways of meeting those needs Annie Lockhart-Gilroy Annie A. Lockhart-Gilroy is a womanist Christian educator and practical theologian that focuses on liberative … Continue reading

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Thursday, July 13 plenary 1

“The role of parents and caregivers” A panel exploring the roles of parents/grandparents/caregivers in tending children’s spirituality and nurturing religious identity/formation. Includes researchers and practitioners from multiple traditions. Duaa Haggag Duaa Haggag, LPC is a Community Educator with The Family … Continue reading

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Wednesday, July 12 plenary

“Responses of early childhood educators” A panel of Early Childhood educators and researchers discussing specific preschool and nursery-based approaches to nurturing children’s spirituality and religious identity, as well as the principles and frameworks that others might consider when selecting appropriate … Continue reading

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Tuesday, July 11 plenary

“Irresponsible answers” Many discussions of children’s religious education focus on the ‘nuts and bolts’ of children’s ministry approaches and practices or the intersections of development and faith formation. However, there’s another area that needs our attention: the historical and continuing … Continue reading

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Special journal forum now available

We are less than two months away from our annual meeting! We are looking forward to exploring “Whose children are they?” with you. Did you know there was a pre-conference issue with the theme? If you are a member, go … Continue reading

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Tulsa regional gathering

The REA Board is seeking to support people gathering in person in more regional meetings, and one that will happen during our annual meeting is in Tulsa, OK. VP Anne Walker has helped to plan this event, and people are … Continue reading

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Many Voices, Many Languages

In recent years, REA’s online annual gatherings have emphasized its global membership and the global impact of our guild. Part of how we continue to lean into making global perspectives the place from which we operate, is to explore and … Continue reading

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