Explorers

Adult Journey

by David Crean & Amanda Millay Hughes, the authors of J2A

This program is especially appropriate for parents  of teens & young adults addresses two questions: "How does my story resonate with the Gospel story?" and "How can I live the Gospel story? Adapted from the Journey to Adulthood (J2A) youth program, the Adult Journey is ideal for introducing J2A to a congregation (and recruiting leaders!)
 
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Church Games

This set of eight games can be used to train group leaders, pastoral caregivers, raise group awareness and more. A fun set of tools that should be in the kit box of anyone who trains or leads workshops for leaders.

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Emerging Worship e-Manual

Exploring Worship in the Ancient-Future Church

by The Revs. Linda L. Grenz and Laura Rose

What is emerging worship? How can our congregation explore what it means for us. This resource focuses on mainline churches can learn from  the Emergent Church movement in the United States and the Fresh Expressions movement in England. One of us (Linda) is a priest in the Episcopal Church and the other (Laura) is a pastor in the United Church of Christ. So we will bring those perspectives into this resource.

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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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Journey in Faith

Faith Formation
for Today's Church

Are you seeking the sacred in your daily life? Are you looking for a way to grow with others in your church? Will you set out on a pilgrimage that leads toward deeper community, stronger faith and the skills to minister in the world? Journey in Faith supports and enhances the baptismal ministry of the whole people of God. It is a multi-year, multi-faceted program that renews and revitalizes congregations and is especially suited for younger adults. Each Unit is a set of six sessions that can be done individually and in any order rather than as an ongoing program.

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Reiki and Christian Healing

by The Rev. Alice Mindurm

What is Reiki? And what, if anything, has it got to do with Christian healing? 

Alice Mindrum, Episcopal priest and Reiki master teacher, shares the story of Reiki and her own journey from being healed to becoming a healer. You will be introduced to how Reiki “works,” as well as the ways in which Reiki is taught, learned and practiced, particularly in the Christian context.

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