Mission/Outreach

Beyond Beliefs

HOW UNDERLYING BELIEFS SHAPE PUBLIC POLICY AND CULTURE 

Have you ever wondered where public personalities, politicians, and institutions get their positions on issues? Do you want to explore the values you apply to difficult social issues -- perhaps unconsciously? Learn to analyze the core values underlying all sides of an issue and then examine the various positions as they relate to the values and beliefs of the Church.

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Building Advocacy Skills

Learn how to develop strategies for change that respect and utilize the abilities and temperaments of a variety of people in advocacy ministry. Designed as a one-day seminar or shorter afternoon or evening meeting, this program teaches four ways to create change in your organization and optimize the contribution and involvement of all members.

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Growing Toward God: Reconciliation And Transformation

Desmond Tutu speaks about how we come to terms with the love of God for us. Because Bishop Tutu’s style is so remarkably enriching, the study is formatted to allow groups to view the whole presentation in one session, and then to revisit parts of it in detail during subsequent meetings. It is a perfect resource for congregations, study groups, schools and more, whether in a large faith community or a small one. No extensive knowledge of scripture is needed, just an interest in being nourished by on of the most energizing preachers and teachers in the Anglican world.

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Hope for Haiti

EDUCATION & FUNDRAISING FOR THE "REBUILD OUR CHURCH" CAMPAIGN

by The Rev. Linda L. Grenz

Over 150 pages of education, fun and fundraising resources for congregations that want to learn about and join the campaign to rebuild the Cathedral complex in the Diocese of Haiti. This resource packet contains lesson plans for adults, youth and children -- several can be used with intergenerational groups. You'll learn about the country, the diocese, and the ministry of the church in Haiti. You can also explore some of the fun cultural aspects of Haiti: the tap-tap busses, fanal lanterns, proverbs, jokes and folk tales....and recipes to host a Haitian feast. Plus you'll get over 25 fundraising ideas, including detailed instructions and recipes for the trendy "Cupcakes and Cake Balls Fundrasier" and a Guide to Fundraising  to help you get organized -- tools you can use for years to come. 

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Just Neighbors

AN INTERACTIVE POVERTY AWARENESS PROGRAM

Explore poverty in an engaging and profoundly meaningful way! Through videos, interactive exercises, Scripture and discussions, participants will learn about the struggles of neighbors in need. Can be done as individual sessions or as a series of nine sessions with youth and adults.

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OPEN DOORS

Inviting Families to Church

One of the fastest ways to grow your church is to invite families. And it is often the easiest. Episcopalians often aren't comfortable inviting people to church so it is much easier to focus on children and youth. OPEN DOORS is a plan, a process, events and everything you need to help your congregation become inviters. You'll learn how to use the four key entry points to invite families to your church!

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