Margaret Hutton is the Christian Formation Coordinator at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Jackson, Wyoming.  A cradle Episcopalian, Margaret has been actively involved in church since childhood and in 2003 decided to make it her career.  Her passion for children has allowed her to create inviting nurseries and strong ties with families.  Margaret is a certified Godly Play teacher, member of NAECED and actively involved in creating a network for Christian Educators in the state of Wyoming.  Leader Resources has recently published Margaret’s “Live it!” program, a tool for faith formation in the home.

Equipping Parents for Faith Formation at Home

With over stimulated, over scheduled families, Sunday mornings are often the only time a family gets to sleep in and relax…and they often do.   While we may disagree with this choice, we are called, as leaders in Christian Formation, to “do all in our power to support these persons in their life in Christ.” (BCP pg. 303).  So if they don’t come to church, church must go to them.   In this workshop, we will discuss easy, fun and practical ways families can worship, talk, pray and play together. 

How to Welcome our Youngest Members

Would a new mother leave her infant in your nursery?  Does your church welcome children?  If so, does your nursery express that?  Whether you are from a small church or a large cathedral, the nursery is often the first impression for many families…and the deciding factor of whether they will return.   In this workshop, we will explore inviting, safe and loving nurseries that don’t cost a lot of money to provide.