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Black History Month
February is Black History Month and with the United Church's focus on being an intercultural church, we are encouraged to spend some time in February reflecting on what is means to be intercultural in relation to our black sisters and brothers.
The DVD Sankofa: Histories and Heritages of Black Peoples in the UCC is a good place to start. It offers 7 sessions, with a study guide, which will help us make connections between faith, identity and culture; facilitate a deeper understanding of the United Church’s commitment to becoming an intercultural, anti-racist church; and inspire faith-filled work toward active change on a personal, congregational and societal level.
Take up the challenge in your congregation to continue the great social justice heritage of the United Church by exploring Black History in February.
Call us to learn more about other resources available.
Lent
Overlapping with Black History Month is the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday on Wednesday on February 22nd. You might choose to make Black History your Lenten study this year or we have other resources to offer. To start with, a traditional Lenten resource is our annual United Church Lenten Study Book, I Am Listening: Daily Devotions for Lent edited by Betty Lynn Schwab. “Voices from a surprising range of ages and backgrounds (Canadian Forces chaplains, youth, ministers, UCW members) are united in a common theme in I Am Listening. Although the contributors’ reflections are based on scripture passages that span the Bible and life experiences that span the globe, each devotion calls readers to listen with their hearts and to hear the voice of God in their listening.
Each daily reading includes a scripture text, reflection, hymn suggestion, prayer, and a thought to ponder. This is ideal for individuals, congregations and study groups with a weekly reflection process for all readers and a study guide for small groups included. Price is $12.95 plus tax.
For more in depth reading on your own or a book to share in a group, check out The Last Week What the Gospels Really Teach about Jesus' Final Days in Jerusalem by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan. These two scholars, who write in a style accessible to lay people, explore the last seven days of Jesus' life and rediscover a new way of understanding the events of Holy Week. They turn the traditional understanding of Holy Week on its head to reveal its true significance in history and for faith. Bring fresh perspective and insights to your spiritual journey with this book. Price is $17.99 plus tax.
Reaching Out!
Starting in January 2012, Lynda is offering to visit congregations with displays of resources for sale at their coffee-times . . . . general interest displays or displays focused on a current theme or interest in the congregation will be available. Call us for more information on this exciting new venture.
When you purchase through the Resource Centre, you pay NO shipping charges And we make a commission. It is good for everyone! AND we have a library from which you may borrow books on all areas of interest!
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Bring your group to visit the Resource Centre!
We love to have visitors, individually but also in groups. So come with your friends to explore what we have to offer and enjoy our inviting space – UCW Groups, Sunday School teachers, Youth Leaders, Worship Committees, Faith Formation Committees – and others. All are welcome!
Call now to book a time – usually outside our regular business hours so we can give you our complete attention.
Autumn Blessings to All!
Borrowing from the Resource Centre Library:
We have a well stocked Library for your personal or group use with books and videos on a wide range of topics – worship, spirituality, family, children, parenting, Bible and religious study, prayer and personal meditation . . . and many more. Come in and take advantage of this service at no cost to you.
We also encourage congregations to take out a Mini Library Lending Box – a box full of books – to be loaned to members over a period of a couple of months. This way our Library moves out to folks who don’t travel to Kingston frequently.
Purchasing from the Resource Centre:
When purchases are made through the Resource Centre, you pay no shipping costs and the Resource Centre receives a commission on the sale - we all benefit. We can provide you with a variety of resources, published by different publishers, which we purchase through the United Church Resource Distribution (UCRD). You may make your choices from -
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1. The United Church’s own UCRD Catalogue or resources listed on the UCC Web Site. Included are books published by The United Church of Canada and UCC supplies such as certificates, etc.
2. Resources from UCRD’s catalogue called “By Popular Demand” – books published by other publishers but kept in stock by UCRD
3. Resources from almost any other publishers which could be ordered in for you.
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, UCW gatherings, etc. when requested.
Gift Certificates from the Resource Centre, in any amount, are available as thank you’s or gifts for those you want to honour and celebrate.
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