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Alternatives for Simple Living is a non-profit organization that equips people of faith to challenge consumerism, live justly and celebrate responsibly.
Bethel Series uses an historical approach to the Hebrew-Christian heritage of faith with an overview of the Old and New Testaments.
Disciples of Christ in Community (DOCC) is an adult education program which provides an experience in building Christian community while encouraging individual spiritual growth.
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four-year program of theological education which covers the basics of the Old and New Testaments, church history, liturgy, and theology. The program grants a certificate at the completion of the four years and 18 Continuing Education Units for each year's work. EfM Coordinator for the Diocese of Washington: Ms. Barbara Miles
EfM Website for the Diocese of Washington
E-mail efm@sewanee.edu or call 800/722-1974 or Fax: 931/598-1165
Kerygma provides a variety of adult Bible studies, including studies of specific themes, books of the Bible, or the Bible as a whole.
Leader Resources provides leadership and adult education resources covering topics such as Church Growth; Current Events; Life Cycles; Liturgy; Mission and Ministry; New Members; Pastoral Concerns; Scripture; Spirituality. The "Adult Journey" mirrors the Journey to Adulthood Youth Program.
Lesson Plans for Small Congregations follow the Revised Common Lectionary for young children, older children, and adults.
Living the Good News Episcopalian Adult study materials encourage spiritual growth and the application of faith principles to everyday life. Ideal for study groups, small Christian communities or individual study.
Potter's House Books
1658 Columbia Road, NW, Washington , DC 20009
This website includes some self-published materials that are sought out by people around the globe. They give particular attention to the work of "call," what it means to be Christian community, the commitment involved in following Jesus, as well as an in depth look at the inward and outward journeys of faith. Some of the most significant works on social justice, homelessness, and poverty can be found here as well.
Sacraments and Sacramental Rites
Christ's Own Forever prepares parents and godparents for an infant's or young child's baptism with a contemporary approach to the sacrament's meaning and scriptures.
Living Water: Baptism As a Way of Life - Klara Tammany, Church Publishing Inc, New York NY 2002. A group study on the meanings of baptism and ways to live as baptized people.
The Discovery Series: A Christian Journey includes five courses, each with a video, facilitator's guide and participants' guide, designed to provide comprehensive training for baptism, confirmation, spiritual gifts assessment, discipleship and worship
Encountering Christ: An Intergenerational Faith Experience. Charlotte N. Molrine and Ronald C. Molrine. (Morehouse 1999). The 14 sessions in this curriculum include exercises on the Bible, the Prayer Book, the Church, symbols, Christian beliefs, prayer, and "Who is Jesus."
Foundations for Mature Faith: An Adult Inquirers' Series (Seedlings) is an 8-session course with lessons on worship, sacraments, scripture, Jesus, the Church, Christian living and Christian hope.
I Will with God's Help . Mary Lee Wile. (Living the Good News) is built on the Baptismal covenant and features interactive journals for youth and adults
Keeping the Promise: A mentoring Program for Confirmation in the Episcopal Church. Andrew D. Parker (Morehouse 2000) is a 9-session journey of faith for the mentor and confirmand, including lessons on scripture, sacraments, spiritual life, the Church, ministry and turning points in life.
Making Disciples. A New Approach to Confirmation. William Willimon. This is a non-denominational mentoring program with sessions on God, the Holy Spirit, Jesus, scripture, spiritual life, saints, baptism, death and dying.
Living Bread: Exploring Communion - by Stephen Cottrell & Leslie J. Francis, Morehouse.
Background discussions of ideas and symbolism of the Eucharist; designed for teacher or group leader; could be used by a group of adults; the final chapter is for the local church to discuss its own habits and ritual.
The New Church's Teaching Series presents and explores basic claims and questions about the Christian faith and the Episcopal Church, revealing the distinctive vision Anglicanism offers for the people of God today. Each book includes a study guide and a list of additional resources and is suitable for group study or individual use.
Small Group Ministry Resources
Cokesbury , 201 Eighth Ave S, PO Box 801 , Nashville TN 37202-0801
Ph: 800-672-1789; Fax: 800-445-8189;
The Kerygma Program , 300 Mt Lebanon Blvd, Suite 205 , Pittsburgh PA 15234
Ph: 800-537-9462; Fax: 412-344-1823; [leadership training workshops available]
LeaderResources , 38 Mulberry St, Box 302 , Leeds MA 01053-0302
Ph: 800-941-2218; consultants are available.
Upper Room Ministries, 1908 Grand Ave, PO Box 340004 , Nashville TN 37203
Ph: 800-972-0433; devotional magazines are also available.
Alpha is a program that offers the basic of Christianity through a series of talks.
Via Media is a tool for evangelism designed to proclaim the Good News of God in Christ Jesus and to present the Episcopal Church in a contemporary context.
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