Creative Worship Edition
StoryMakers Church Cohort
What is Creative Worship Edition?
This StoryMakers project is funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc. through the Nurturing Children in Worship and Prayer Initiative. With this generous funding, StoryMakers plans to develop new resources to inspire and equip congregations to:
Incorporate creativity in worship
Enhance worship for children
Bring the Bible to life through art and imagination
Participants in the Cohort will receive digital and physical materials to use in the worship space and to support faith formation for all ages through imagination, creativity, story and play. In addition, the churches in the cohort will also receive expert coaching, training and a supportive network of churches seeking to inspire creative worship for people of all ages.
Apply now or nominate a church for the cohort!
Meet your Guide
Catherine Breed is a religious educator with over 25 years of experience working with children and youth in churches and schools. She is the StoryMakers Parent and Congregational Liaison for Spark Faith at Home and the Creative Worship Edition.
Catherine has an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Princeton Theological Seminary. She loves collaborating with families and church communities to find meaningful and creative ways to grow in faith and imagination.
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Sign-ups are now open!
Click here to nominate a church
For more information, email catherine@storymakersnyc.com
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We invite churches to apply to join a three-year cohort. Cohort participants will receive free resources to pilot during their worship services, as well as expert training, support, and coaching throughout the project.
The application is open to church leaders in the United States (pastors, children’s ministers, worship directors, lay leaders). Applications will be accepted through the fall of 2025, and the cohort will be selected by early 2026.
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Stay connected with your kids and teens with ease. We believe art is the backdoor to the heart. Positive memories and lasting faith are formed through play, curiosity, social-emotional connections, and fun. Here are some of our favorite things to open your imagination and get you started:
Oil pastels
Watercolors
Washi tape
Craft sticks
Pipe cleaners
Gel pens
Colored pencils
Colored tissue paper
Cardboard