2024 Forma Conference

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Conference Model Report

We are incredibly grateful to all those who made the 2024 Forma Conference so amazing. After reviewing participant demographics, planning team feedback, and participant feedback, we have compiled a full report on the 2024 Forma Conference Model.

Access the 2024 Conference Model Report

Conference Recordings Now Available!

The opening and closing plenary and presentation portions of all 20 workshops are recorded and available for purchase! The cost is $30.

Watch 2024 Conference Recordings

2024 Forma Annual Conference: Radically Hybrid

This year, Forma is taking inspiration from Isaiah 43:19: “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert” (ESV). Forma leaders are working with Learning Forte to design and pilot an entirely new model of Forma Conference. Our goal with this “radically hybrid” model is to offer church leaders accessible, high quality professional development without sacrificing the ability to connect with colleagues in meaningful ways. Read more about this year's model on Building Faith.

Registration is Open!

General Registration (December 21-January 25) $180

Kanuga Conference Center Retreat (meals, lodging, program) $445-$610

Camp Allen Conference Center Retreat (meals, lodging, program) $450-$510

*If you are participating in a Local Conference Gathering, you are expected to purchase an Early Bird or General Registration ticket and RSVP to that gathering. Gatherings may have an additional cost to cover expenses such as meals.

2024 Forma Annual Conference Schedule

The 2024 Annual Forma Conference will take place January 22-25, 2024. Our conference schedule has been carefully formatted to consider all six time zones across the United States as well as a reasonable length of time for those engaging individually through Zoom.

Basic Conference Schedule

Monday, January 22
Welcome & Opening Worship
Opening Pl…

2024 Forma Annual Conference Sponsorship

The 2024 Forma Conference Sponsors

The Annual Forma Conference is made possible through the support of our sponsors. Thank you!

Sponsors at the Forma Benefactor Level

ChurchNext
Diocese of Texas
Episcopal News Service
Episcopal Relief & Development
Kanuga
Learning Forte
Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary
The Department of Faith Formation of The Episcopal Church
Virginia Theo…

2024 Forma Conference Center Retreats

The 2024 Forma Conference will be radically hybrid with participants engaging individually through Zoom, in Local Conference Gatherings, or traveling to a Conference Center Retreat. This year's Conference Center Retreats will take place at Camp Allen and Kanuga.

Camp Allen Conference Center Retreat
Sponsored by the Diocese of Texas
Location…

2024 Forma Conference Planning Team

2024 Conference Planning Team Members

2024 Forma Conference Speakers

2024 Forma Conference Speakers

Opening Plenary: A Way in the Wilderness

This year's Opening Plenary will feature a panel discussion moderated by Wallace Benton, Associate Director of Lifelong Learning.

Closing Plenary

This year's Closing Plenary speaker is Miriam McKenney.

2024 Forma Conference Workshops

2024 Forma Annual Conference Workshops

Beloved, Disabled Community
Bekah Scolare

Take a moment to name all of the disabled people you can think of in the Bible. Go on, try it! This workshop description will wait. Now, how many of those on your list did you actually have names for, instead of saying, "the woman who bled for 12 yea…

2024 Local Forma Conference Gatherings

List of 2024 Local Forma Conference Gatherings

Gatherings are listed alphabetically by diocese. Unless otherwise noted, please register for the conference on Eventbrite and also RSVP using the link listed.

Diocese of Arizona

Saint Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church
- Host Name: Jana Sundin
- Host Contact: [email protected]
- Address:…

How to Host a 2024 Local Forma Conference Gathering

2024 Local Forma Conference Gatherings

A Conference Gathering is any group of 2+ people participating together in the 2024 Forma Conference live through Zoom other than the two sponsored Conference Center Retreat gatherings at Camp Allen and Kanuga.

Video: How to Host a Local Conference Gathering

How will Conference Gatherings work?

Anyone can host a 2024 Forma Conference Gat…

Reading Isaiah in Advent

The Forma Conference Planning Team invites you to join in...

Reading Isaiah in Advent

The 2024 Forma Conference Planning Team invites all members of the wider Forma community (not just members) to join in reading the full book of Isaiah during Advent in preparation for this year's conference. Please register in order to receive the Zoom link.

Members of the Planning Team wil…

Register Local Conference Gathering

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