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GREETINGS AND NEWS FROM YOUR RESOURCE CENTRE
Come in and make use of our many services:
Borrow from our excellent library which offers print and video resources in a wide range of interest areas from worship and study to spirituality and pastoral care plus many books for children and youth.
Purchase books of interest from our fall displays.
Order required resources for church life - certificates, baptism candles, record books, etc.
Visit the Resource Centre for one of your group meetings - Sunday School teachers, UCW, couples, etc.
Borrow our Book Lending Box (a mini library ) to have in your Pastoral Charge for a month or two - bringing good resources of the faith to members of your congregation(s).
Request a Book Display with items to sell at one of your coffee hours.
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NEWS
It’s that time of year again when we tell you that we will be closing for the summer soon. Last day of business will be Friday June 13th
and we will open for the Fall season on Wednesday August 27th.
So –
-visit our library and take home a bag full of books for your summer reading
-be sure to get the resources you will need for your summer activities
-choose and order your curriculum for faith formation in your congregation in the fall for all ages
-and pay any outstanding invoices!
Vacation Bible School
And more immediately for the summer and beyond – Vacation Bible School, Sunday sessions for summer attendees, mid-week groups, Rotation Model Sunday Schools and camps, Leslee Alfano’s new resource Walking with Jesus would be a great choice. In the Bible Adventures Series, this resource offers 5 half-day sessions with many suggestions for a fun time of learning and being together . . clues on decorating your area, gathering worships with drumming, story-telling, theme based activities like prayer scarves and labyrinths. Walking with Jesus sessions include – Walking to Egypt, Walking to the Temple, Calling the Disciples, Walking to the Tomb and Walking to Emmaus. An amazing resource with United Church theology for $20.95.
Book Displays from the Resource Centre for special Events:
A selection of resources for sale are available for browzing and shopping at most Presbytery Meetings and for other events, such as Congregational Coffee Times, workshops, etc. when requested.
The Resource Centre Staff and Board join in wishing you
a summer season of blessings – filled with enjoyment, rest and re-creation.
PS – The resource Centre will be closed on Friday May 29th while staff members are away at Bay of Quinte Conference Annual Meeting.
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Kingston Presbytery
RESOURCE CENTRE
30 Colborne Street
Kingston, ON K7K 1C4
Phone: 613-547-5522
OPEN
Wednesdays 3 to 7:30 pm
&
Fridays 11 am to 2 pm
e-mail: kprc@kos.net
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FEATURED BOOKS
Thinking of faith formation and meeting the needs of the newcomers who have no previous church experience as well as long-time church members, you may want to consider David Bruce’s new publication Jesus 24/7 – A short course in Faith for the Questing Christian . . . . “Christianity at its heart, presented in a lively, practical way.” The 12 study sessions, based on The United Church of Canada’s “A New Creed” and written for both individuals and small groups, include “Disciple’s Exercises” and wide margins to scribble in. Single copies cost $16.95. Check it out with a Fall study group in mind.
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