2024 Forma Conference

“Forma: A Ministry of Lifelong Learning,” is the Network for Christian Formation for the Episcopal Church and beyond. This year's Forma conference, "Way in the Wilderness," is on Zoom with gatherings around the country for those who wish to experience it in community. The Diocese of Ohio will host a local site at Bellwether Farm for the Monday and Tuesday sessions. (The Forma conference runs M-Th.)

Any ministry leader (from whatever diocese, tradition, church, or role!) who works in faith formation is invited. We'll balance our time viewing an amazing array of conference speakers and workshop sessions with time for thoughtful discussion off-line. Most importantly, being “away” at Bellwether Farm can create space for you to Sabbath and retreat, whether that’s by working from a new setting or taking time to hike, work in the greenhouses, visit with the goats, or sit by the fire. Of course, the farm-to-table meals and beautiful accommodations will help us enter into this space of retreat and wilderness.

A little livestream, a little in person; a little away, a little close to home; a little community, a little solitude: may this Forma conference bless us in whatever ways we need!

*registration closes January 12

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Prices: Registration to the Forma Conference is INCLUDED in this cost:

• Room and board in single room: $290
• Room and board in shared room: $260

All retreat rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, all linens and towels, and 2 extra long twin beds or one double bed. ADA accessible rooms are available.

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Draft Schedule:

• MONDAY
  • 2 Arrive
  • 3 Introductions
  • 3:30 Forma Worship
  • 4:30 Forma Plenary
  • 6 Dinner and discussion
  • 7 Free time
  • 9 Compline

• TUESDAY
  • 8 Breakfast
  • 9 Volunteer on Farm, hike, work, etc.
  • 12 Lunch
  • 2 Conversation on Local Ministries
  • 3:30 Forma Worship
  • 4:15 Forma Workshop 1
  • 5:30 Forma Workshop 2
  • 6:30 Grab and Go Dinner
  • (optional second night for added fee)