Seasons of
the Spirit

“The Presidency is pleased to announce the availability of an exciting new study series for use in church school classes: Seasons of the Spirit. We fully support this series for use in the church, and believe it will deeply enrich members and friends. We are confident the mission of Community of Christ will be strengthened through the study of these materials.

After careful review by our staff, we have determined that Seasons of the Spirit aligns with the identity, message, and mission of the church. Its Christ-centered focus, thoughtful use of the lectionary (which aligns with our Worship Resources), faithful interpretation of the Bible, and creative approach to discipleship formation is in harmony with the enduring principles and basic beliefs of our movement.” —Excerpts from First Presidency Letter

Seasons of the Spirit is written by an international, ecumenical group of editors and writers. The group adopted a discernment process for decision-making and product development.

The Vision of Season of the Spirit is to provide God's people with lectionary-based, ecumenical resources that empower all ages to be transformed in Christ.

Therefore these resources will:

• Use the lectionary as a common structure to integrate education and worship for people of all ages.

• Encourage children, youth, and adults to enter imaginatively into Scripture, experiencing the message that transcends the printed words.

• Commit to the use of inclusive language and images.

• Be designed for educational settings both formal and informal, traditional and non-traditional.

• Constitute a comprehensive curriculum energizing us to lives of discipleship—children through adult.
  ♦ Ages 3-5
  ♦ Ages 6-8
  ♦ Ages 9-11
  ♦ Ages 12-14
  ♦ Ages 15-18
  ♦ Multiage (ages 5-12)
  ♦ Adult

• Provide three ways to buy: online weekly download, CD, and printed books.

• Letter from the First Presidency
• Overview
• Explore Products
• Price/Order
• Theological and Educational Foundations

DON'T MISS!! During World Conference plan on visiting the Seasons of the Spirit booth in the World Peace Village located in the Auditorium's Lower Assembly Room. See sample lessons of this exciting lectionary-based curriculum, talk to teachers of the material, as well as receive help in ordering resources for your congregation.

Community of Christ ministry specialists have reviewed and recommend this resource:

“Seasons of the Spirit is outstanding. The lessons are deeply grounded in solid contemporary scholarship, and at the same time attuned to key discipleship principles and important spiritual formation issues and practices.” —Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith, Disciple Formation Ministries in Scripture and Theology

“Seasons of the Spirit is the best lectionary-based curriculum I have ever seen. It is based on good scholarship, but very accessible, full of connections to the real life of discipleship. I am very excited about the positive fruits use of this resource will bear in the Community of Christ.” —Don Compier, Dean of Community of Christ Seminary

“Seasons of the Spirit will offer a balanced approach for many congregations that lean too heavily on any one element of learning, like discussion, academic study, personal emotional response, auditory, etc.” —Erica Blevins-Nye, Young Adult Ministries

“I believe Seasons of the Spirit will not only greatly enhance children’s scriptural understanding but help define their paths of discipleship as well.”—Jeri Lauren Lambert, Children and Family Ministries

“As the Christian Education coordinator, I was proud to offer Seasons of the Spirit to my teachers who were begging for help finding easy preparation materials that were scripturally sound, yet reflected the values of Community of Christ. The story, the craft, activities, and discussion questions are right there. It makes lesson planning so much easier”—Cheron Bronson Tiffany Olathe, Kansas Community of Christ