Encouragement and ideas for connecting church and home
Shine Everywhere Circles are small, supportive Zoom gatherings for coordinators, teachers, and pastors who want to equip parents to use Shine’s at-home materials: Family Storybook, Flicker Magazine and Ignite Devotional.
If you are ready to help families in your congregation adopt these at-home materials, these circles are for you.
(The at-home materials come with Shine: Living in God’s light, our “regular” curriculum that is available by season. Shine makes other curricula too: Path to Peace, Current, and Reach. The Circles do not refer to these.)
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What Are Shine Everywhere Circles?
Shine Everywhere Circles are one-hour Zoom meetings where leaders gather to share ideas, gain encouragement, and develop practical strategies for strengthening connections between church and home.
Each gathering includes:
- A brief time of scripture and prayer
- Sharing practical ideas you can use right away
- Learning from others who have similar goals
- Insights from what has worked in the past
- Clear, actionable next steps to take with you
These circles are highly interactive and rooted in real-life family ministry.
How It Works
Each circle is intentionally small to allow for meaningful conversation, shared learning, and personalized support.
- 6–8 participants per circle, facilitated by Shana Boshart
- Two meetings per season, one several weeks before and one several weeks after the season begins
- Offered with the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons
- New groups each season—join once or register for multiple seasons
Who Should Participate?
Shine Everywhere Circles are designed for congregational leaders, including:
- Faith formation pastors or directors
- Sunday school superintendents
- Children’s ministry leaders
- Teachers
- Volunteers in leadership roles
Up to two leaders from your church may participate.
Why Join?
You’ll walk away with:
- Fresh ideas for helping parents engage with at-home materials
- Encouragement from others doing similar work
- Your next steps for connecting faith at church and at home
Ready to Join? Register by October 26.