The Center for Formation & Mission of The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi

Established in the fall of 2005, it is the mission of the Center for Formation & Mission (CfFM) to be a vibrant center for forming disciples of Jesus Christ and for shaping them to be missionaries to the world.  The CfFM provides educational and vocational program events that offer guided opportunities for spiritrual development in Christian disciplesdhip.  Educational and vocational conferences, workshops, and retreats are rooted in prayer, contemplation, transformation, and reconciliation.  The Rev. Deborah (Debo) Dykes is Director of Programming for The Center for Formation & Mission (CfFM), under special appointment by The Right Rev. Duncan M. Gray, III, Bishop of the Diocese of Mississippi.  As Director, she works in cooperation with members of the Program Committee for The Center For Formation.  Program Committee members, appointed by the Bishop, are The Rev. Ann Whitaker, Chairperson, The Rev. Jennifer Deaton, The Rev. George Woodliff, Dr. Rebecca Youngblook, Ms. Gay Yerger, Ms. Sissie Wile, Ms. Patricia Lewis. and The Rev. Alston Johnson.  It is the role of the Program Committee members and the Director of Programming to explore program options that will serve to nurture, strengthen, sustain, and shape the ministry of all individuals, both ordained and lay, who seek a deepened relationship with God.  Center for Formaiton & Mission conference events are primarily offered at The Duncan M. Gray Camp & Conference Center, located just north of Jackson, in Canton, MS.   

Center for Formation & Mission Conferences and Events

PRAYING IN COLOR / Nov. 7-8, CLICK HERE

HEALTHY CONGREGATIONS / Nov. 14-15, CLICK HERE

HEALTHY CONGREGATIONS / Nov. 21-22, CLICK HERE

ANTI-RACISIM TRAINING: SEEING THE FACE OF GOD IN EACH OTHER / Dec. 5-6, CLICK HERE