StoryPath is a resource from the Center for Excellence in Christian Education of Union Presbyterian Seminary, equipping parents and all who nurture faith by connecting God’s story with the stories in our lives so that we see the presence of God in everyday life. StoryPath is an excellent resource for those involved in educational ministry in the church, featuring a searchable theme index, a scripture index, the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and the Justice Lectionary. StoryPath also hosts reviews of faith-based children’s literature, and regularly invites writers to share their reviews.

The Font & Faith initiative at the Center for Excellence in Christian Education helps congregations live into the promises of baptism by nurturing the faith of children through worship and prayer. This initiative supports churches seeking to make worship more hospitable, participatory, and spiritually formative for children.

Font & Faith hosts in-person summits for solo-staff congregations, multi-staff congregations, and individual church leaders. Summits include biblical and theological exploration, deep listening, contextual analysis, leadership development, and practical tools for congregations.

Journey Groups are small communities united in a common commitment to walk together as they grow in welcoming (children), worshipping (children), and praying with children sharing experiences and being sustained by Font & Faith.

Funded by Lilly Endowment Inc., the Children’s Spirituality Hub explores how children’s spiritual lives are shaped in today’s rapidly changing world. The Hub engages scholars, practitioners, and families in research, conversation, and innovation, and provides research grants.

Real Kids Real Faith, launched in 2021, turns research into practical tools for raising and supporting spiritually grounded children. Through blogs, vlogs, podcasts, and downloadable resources, Real Kids Real Faith offers guidance on:

• Spiritual practices

• Talking with children about social issues and popular culture

• Creating effective learning environments

• Nurturing faith at home and in church

The Charlotte Resource Center at UPSem Charlotte is a community hub for students, congregations, and churches across the Presbytery of Charlotte and neighboring presbyteries. With an updated barcoding system, patrons receive a library card and can access self-service checkout, online curriculum resources, and on-site support.

The CRC is open whenever the Charlotte campus is open, with personalized assistance available by appointment with Renda Brinson on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon–4:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Created in partnership with the Presbytery of Charlotte, the Center now serves hundreds of leaders from more than 35 congregations and continues to grow as a regional resource for Christian education.