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An ethics course that uses challenging case studies to engage participants about what they would do in a given situation and what ethical principles they would use to make their decisions. The 21 scenarios were originally created by older adults for older adults. However, they work well for mid-life and younger adults who also face end-of-life decisions, decisions about sex and sexuality, the costs of long-term care, the relationships between family members and more!

Sister Joan Chittister looks at the state of the world and as an antidote to materialism and individualism evokes the Benedictine values of creative work, holy leisure, wise stewardship, loving community, humility and peace.

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.

A CULTURAL SPAN

In this adult education DVD and program, Phyllis Tickle explores the situation facing people of faith with new alignments of faith, understanding and hope. From her perspective as religion editor of Publishers Weekly, Phyllis Tickle surveys some of the main influences that have led to what she calls “the post-Enlightenment church.” She examines the “three cords of one cable—spirituality, corporeality, and morality,” that bind us together as a culture, and helps us to see religion as a human construct that changes as the society changes.

In this DVD program Jim Wallis discusses the relationships between poverty and war, fear and security and urges the listeners and the nation to do more to combat global poverty. The editor of Sojourners Magazine, Jim Wallis, discusses the relationships between poverty and war, fear and security, invoking Martin Luther King’s view that the only security is a common security. He also urges the listeners and the nation to do more to combat global poverty, quoting the prophet Micah’s vision of each person “sitting under his own vine and fig tree.”

by Heidi Clark

The 15-session study guide allows a group to work through each chapter of Jesus Was An Episcopalian in a simple 45-60 minute program. Each session can be a stand-alone program on a single topic or can be combined with other sessions to create adult forums, discussion groups or a confirmation or newcomer's class.  Each  session includes a short excerpt from the chapter which means participants don't have to have read the book, making it truly open to everyone, every week. Order now and download it immediately!

THREE Prayer resources for all ages

Praying All the Time is a children's VBS or Lent program.

101 Ways to Pray is a children's rotation workshop model unit.

Teach Us to Pray includes 22 lessons for youth or adults on different ways to pray.

The purpose of this resource is to engender frank and open conversation about money, within the context of belief in God and commitment to the way of Jesus Christ. It is a part of LifeCycles, a larger program designed to help empower all Christians to live their baptismal ministry, so its structure begins with building community and then moves into exercises to help participants discern their values about money and how it is used.

EMBRACING SABBATH SPIRITUALITY

In today’s over-scheduled world, many of us yearn for rest... for sabbath. The Seventh Day offers six sessions to help people experience the holiness of rest and delight in their daily lives. Using either a small group study/reflection format, or a presentation/discussion format for larger groups, The Seventh Day explores the relationship of work, rest and prayer.

Our church’s past merges with the present with narration by David Morse and interviews with leading Episcopal historians and commentators, who connect past events with ministry in our own day. This program comes in two parts making it ideal for Sunday morning adult education forums. Also good for confirmation, new members or youth groups. Study guides provide timelines, glossary and discussion topics.