History of Forma

Forma was founded in 1997 when a group of Episcopal Christian educators gathered with a vision to create a place where those directly responsible for Christian formation of children, youth, and adults could share resources and support one another in their ministries.

First incorporated under the name NAECED (the National Association for Episcopal Christian Education Directors), in 2012 the association was re-named Forma to reflect its growth to nearly 400 members who represent broad ministries from parishes, dioceses, camp and conference centers, seminaries, resource centers, chaplaincies, and publishers serving children, youth, and adults in their life in Christ.

We thank all who have built the foundation of the vibrant ministry of Forma and invite you to partner with us to continue the essential work of inspiring Christian formation. BECOME A MEMBER

FORMA LEADERSHIP

Year President(s)/Chair(s) Conference Location | Theme

1997gggg
Christine Keyser-Ball and Bobbie Williamson San Antonio, TX | Celebration and Recreation
1998ggggggg
Christine Keyser-Ball and Bobbie Williamson Atlanta, GA | Moving Towards Honoring our Professionalism
1999
Heidi Carter Clark Albuquerque, NM | Yours, Mine and Ours
2000
Heidi Carter Clark Indianapolis, IN | In conjunction with Chaos to Creativity
2001
Heidi Carter Clark No Conference no records or minutes
2002
Heidi Carter Clark New Orleans, LA | Professional Development
2003
Carolyn Chilton San Antonio, TX | Seeing the Whole
2004
Carolyn Chilton San Diego, CA | Formation & Liturgy
2005
Carolyn Chilton Tucson, AZ | Weaving Together the Threads of our Life
2006
Tracey Herzer St. Louis, MO | In conjunction with APCE Conference
2007
Tracey Herzer Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
2008
Tracey Herzer Minneapolis. MN
2009
Kate Gillooly San Antonio, TX | Tapestry
2010
Debbie Rodahaffer Menlo Park, CA | Tapestry: I am the Vine and You are the Branches
2011
Rev. Lisa Flores Charlotte, NC | Tapestry: Equipping Saints for the Work of Ministry
2012
Lyle Smith-Graybeal New Orleans, LA | Vicki Garvey
2013
Lyle Smith-Graybeal Albuquerque, NM | Richard Rohr
2014
Randall Curtis Alexandria, VA | Lisa Kimball and Patricia Lyons
2015
Randall Curtis Camp Allen in Houston, TX | Brene Brown in conjunction with ECCC
2016
Jamie Martin Currie
Philadelphia, PA | Bishop Andy Doyle
2017
Jamie Martin Currie Orange Grove, CA | Nadia Bolz-Weber
2018 Aimee Bostwick Charleston, SC | Formed for Justice | Dr. Jennifer Harvey
2019 Aimee Bostwick Indianapolis, IN | Formed to Proclaim |Marcus Halley and others!
2020 Roger Hutchison, Chair
Atlanta, GA | Rooted in Jesus 2020 | Collaborative Conference
2021 Online | Embodying Spiritual Practices
2022 Online | The Church for Today and Tomorrow
2023 Patrick Kangrga, Chair Alexandria, VA & Online | Called to Covenant