Membership | Forma

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Forma is a dynamic group of Christian formation professionals from the Episcopal Church and beyond. Our mission is to celebrate, equip, support, and connects leaders who form followers of Jesus. We hope you will prayerfully consider becoming a member of Forma through the paid membership options below. Membership provides you the ability to see other Forma members in your region, a list of Christian formation continuing education events, access to a Christian Formation discussion thread with responses from Lifelong Learning staff members, and more. Your membership dues support our work in providing these resources as well as our annual conference and our advocacy efforts.

Forma Member Benefits
*Members will receive Lifelong Learning’s monthly News & Notes by email, from which they can unsubscribe at any time
*Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Forma and/or Lifelong Learning

Membership in the professional network for Christian formation leaders in the Episcopal Church and beyond
Access to the Forma space on VTS Plus
Access to a searchable resource library in the Forma space on VTS Plus
Christian Formation discussion thread with responses from Lifelong Learning staff members in the Forma space on VTS Plus
Ability to see other Forma members in your region on VTS Plus
Ability to add professional development events for formation leaders to the calendar in the Forma space on VTS Plus
Monthly Forma Newsletter by email
25% off Lifelong Learning live programing and the Forma Annual Conference (does not include Forma events not hosted by Lifelong Learning)

Forma Membership Dues Rates

Forma membership dues support Forma’s work from advocacy to the annual conference. In selecting your membership dues payment rate, please make a prayerful decision that generously honors the work of Forma and also aligns with your church budget or your income. All Forma members receive the same benefits.

Guidance on Membership Dues Rates

Suggested Membership Dues Rate by Ministry Context
Student, Volunteer, or Preparing for Ordained Ministry - $39.99
Retired or Church Average Sunday Attendance of 50 or fewer - $59.99
Part-Time or Church Average Sunday Attendance of 51 to 150 - $99.99
Full-Time, Regional, or Church Average Sunday Attendance of 151 to 250 - $149.99
Church Average Sunday Attendance of 251 or more - $199.99

Suggested Membership Dues Rate by Income Level
Income under $30,000 - $39.99
Income of $30,000 to $59,999 - $59.99
Income of $60,000 to $89,999 - $99.99
Income of $90,000 to $119,999 - $149.99
Income of $120,000 or more - $199.99

Select Your Membership Dues Rate

For the $39.99 rate, click here.
For the $59.99 rate, click here.
For the $99.99 rate, click here.
For the $149.99 rate, click here.
For the $199.99 rate, click here.

Membership FAQs

What is the length of membership?
- Forma follows a rolling renewal cycle. Membership lasts for one year from the join or renew date and will automatically renew unless the member opts out.
What is the membership refund policy?
- Refunds for membership must be requested within 7 days of the purchase date and are granted at the discretion of Lifelong Learning. No refunds will be given after 7 days. To request a refund, please contact [email protected].
Who do I contact if I have questions?
- If you have questions about Forma Membership, contact [email protected].
How can I make an additional donation?
- If you would like to give a donation to further support the work of Forma, please visit the donate page for Virginia Theological Seminary (bit.ly/vtsdonate) and follow these steps: select the amount you would like to donate, select “other” under “designation,” and write “Forma” in the box provided. You can make a one time or a reoccurring donation.

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