In preparation for an upcoming visit with the Convocation of Churches in Europe, I have gathered a collection of resources produced by colleagues from the Episcopal Church Center. While I was aware of many of these resources, to see them all gathered in one place (on my office floor no less--all in preparation for shipping to our brothers and sisters in Christ in Europe), to see the breadth of knowledge and passion, and to imagine the new ministry that they can catalyze is incredible.
I wrote out the name of each resource by department, and included contact information. While this document is long (probably too long for a blog) I am quite anxious to share. Departments are listed alphabetically with resources listed beneath each one. While this is by no means an exhaustive list, it is a beginning...
Blessings friends, and I look forward to sharing photos and stories of our mission festival in Germany upon my return.
Suzanne
Episcopal Church Center Resources
Office of Anglican and Global Relations
“Windows on Mission-stories of
DFMS missionaries around the world” highlights eleven unique mission journeys with missionaries who share their joys and challenges of doing God’s work throughout the world. 2 DVD Set, $39.95. (each of the eleven segments run between 15 and 25 minutes in length.)
An accompanying study guide will soon be available, also through Episcopal Books and Resources, and available for download with out charge at
http://episcopalchurch.org/agr.htmContact Episcopal Books & Resources
212 716-6059
800 334-7626
E-MAIL:
blucas@episcopalchurch.orgColleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion
Guide to Episcopal Colleges Contact the Episcopal Colleges Office at 1.800.334.7626, ext. 6148 or visit
www.cuac.orgCongregational Development
Stewardship Handbook
Visit the Stewardship pages of The Episcopal Church web site at
http://episcopalchurch.org/stewardship.htm At this site you will find a large amount of
downloadable and very useful information designed to help leaders in congregations and dioceses to development stewardship programs that help carry out the work God is calling them to do. Most of the information found in the Stewardship Handbook (on the display table at events) is also in
downloadable format at this site. For more information contact
Terry
Parsons Stewardship Officer Congregational Development
tparsons@episcopalchurch.orgor 800.334.7626, ext 6284
Small Church Growth Strategy Handbook
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/smallchurch_4167_ENG_HTM.htm (Summer 2007 edition to be uploaded soon) Contact Suzanne Watson at 1.800.334.7626, ext. 6185 Or e-mail
swatson@episcopalchurch.orgVoices of the Young: Listening to twenty-somethings talk about the Church (DVD)
http://episcopalchurch.org/49662_78132_ENG_HTM.htmTruth and Hope: A Time of Truth and Hope for the Episcopal Church by Charles Fulton and James
Lemler available from Forward Movement Publications
http://www.forwardmovement.org/showbook.cfm?prodid=1877FACTS on Episcopal Growth (and much more statistical data) Kirk
Hadaway Visit
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/research.htmEcumenical and Interfaith Relations
Interfaith Education Initiative: A Manual on Interfaith Dialogue Available through Episcopal Books and Resources at
www.episcopalbookstore.org using reference number 60-0416.
Handbook for
Ecumenism Available through the Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations at 800.334.7626, ext. 6127 Or e-mail
jschwarz@episcopalchurch.orgEpiscopal Life
Visit e-Life on line at
http://episcopalchurch.org/episcopal_life.htmEpiscopal Migration Ministries
“A Map of Faith-Sharing the Journey with the Uprooted” DVD Available through Episcopal Migration Ministries at 800.334.7626, ext. 6057 Or e-mail
jdenaro@episcopalchurch.orgEpiscopal News Service
Visit the new interactive Episcopal Life site
http://episcopalchurch.org/78650_23228_ENG_HTM.htmTo receive Episcopal News Service via e-mail, subscribe at
http://episcopalchurch.org/78650_23228_ENG_HTM.htmEpiscopal Relief and Development
For brochures, magnets, and more information about the Millennium Development Goals and the Episcopal Church
For gifts that will make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families living in extreme poverty, consider giving from the Gifts for Life catalog
For more information call 1.800.334.7626 ext 5129, or visit
http://www.er-d.org/ for information about the vital ministry of Episcopal Relief and Development.
Office of Ethnic Congregational Development
A Disciples Prayerbook available through the office of Native Ministries at 800.334.7626 ext 5350 or e-mail at
wfodor@episcopalchurch.orgHispanic Ministry: Opportunity for Mission And The Hispanic Mission: Things to Consider in Starting an Hispanic Mission by The Rev.
Isaias Rodriguez. Both Available through the Office of Latino/Hispanic Ministries at 1.800.334.7626 ext 6328 or e-mail at
aguillen@episcopalchurch.orgBlack Ministry Resources
Contact The Rev. Angela
Ifill at 800.334.7626 ext 5343 or e-mail at
aifill@episcopalchurch.orgAsian Ministry Resources
Contact The Rev. Winfred
Vergara at 800.334.7626 ext 5344 or e-mail at
wvergara@episcopalchurch.orgOffice of International Partnership for Service Learning and Leadership
For more information on the Service Learning Summer or Semester Programs or the Master of Arts in International Service, visit
www.ipsl.org or at 212.986.0989 or e-mail at
ino@ipsl.orgMinistries With Young People
· For all handbooks, publications, DVD’s, and music resources contact Luke
Fodor at 800.334.7626 ext 6158 or
lfodor@episcopalchurch.org· Handbooks and Publications (most available for download with out cost):
· Handbook for Ministries with Young Adolescents in the Episcopal Church
· Handbook for Ministries with Older Adolescents in the Episcopal Church
· Discovering: Called to Teach and Learn—A Process to Explore the Church’s Primary Teaching Resource
· Called to Teach and Learn: A
Catechetical Guide for the Episcopal Church
· Youth Ministry in the Age of AIDS
· In Dialogue with Scripture: An Episcopal Guide to Studying the Bible
· Awake My Soul: A Liturgical Resource for use with Children and Adults
· Youth and Young Adults: Resource Book For Ministries With
DVD and Music Resources:
· Voices of the Young: Listening to twenty-somethings talk about the Church (DVD)
http://episcopalchurch.org/49662_78132_ENG_HTM.htm·
REMix: Greatest Hits from Ministries with Young People
Announcements of Mission Opportunities:
Young Adult Service Corp
Short-Term Domestic Internship Program
Young Adult Internship Programs
Mission Program
2020 The Vision for Mission Today and Tomorrow James
Lemler Available from Forward Movement Publications
www.forwardmovement.orgGroundwork (Lenten Study Guide) Available to download with out fee at
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/groundwork/Truth and Hope: A Time of Truth and Hope for the Episcopal Church by Charles Fulton and James
Lemler available from Forward Movement Publications
http://www.forwardmovement.org/showbook.cfm?prodid=1877Office of Ministry Development
Supporting Christians at Work: A Practical Guide for Busy Clergy by Mark Green, available through Episcopal Books and
Resources at
www.episcopalbooksstore.org or at 800.903.5544
Theological Education for All: Knowledge of God, not a forbidden fruit. Go to
www.TEforALL.org/goMinistry in Daily Life: Go to
www.episcopalchurch.org/mdlOffice of Government Relations
Visit
www.episcopalchurch.org/eppn/ or 800.2280515 for more information on:
God’s Mission in the World: An Ecumenical Christian Study Guide on Global Poverty and the Millennium Development Goals
Corporate Engagement by the Episcopal Church on Issues Related to Israel and the Palestinian Territories
Office of Peace and Justice Ministries
Engage God’s Mission: Policy for Action—The Social Policies of the Episcopal Church, USA
Anti-Racism Training and Material
Jubilee Ministry: Outreach Ministry Program of The Episcopal Church for the Past Quarter Century
"Changing Lives: Behind the Walls at Angola" is a new feature-length video documentary following the effects of an Episcopal chaplain's ministry inside a prison once considered the bloodiest in America: the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, Louisiana
Contact 800.334.7626, ext 6050 for more information or e-mail
eblair@episcopalchurch.orgUnited Thank Offering
UTO 2006: Grants List
Contact 800.334.7626 ext 6022, or e-mail Steven Bailey at
sbailey@episcopalchurch.orgWomen’s Ministries
Shall We Gather: Anglican Women Together (DVD)
Anglican Women’s Empowerment (AWE) Brochure
Beijing Circles: Resource for Women of Faith Changing the World
Beijing Circles: East
Timor to Yonkers (DVD)
For more information contact Kim
Robey at 800.334.7626 or e-mail
krobey@episcopalchurch.orgAdditional Resources on Table:
Changing Lives for Good: visit
www.changinglives.org.uk