Leadership resources of sister denominations

General resources

Visit the Web sites of some of our sister denominations to explore the resources they publish.

Disciples of Christ, Women’s Ministries

United Church of Canada, Women’s Ministries Network

United Church of Christ Women (UCCW)

United Methodist Women (UMW)

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

Subject specific resources

1. Resources for Racial Justice provides articles, resource lists and program their organization; produced by United Methodist Women, available as free download,
2. First, We Must Listen: Living in a Multicultural Society. a book with a collection of stories and conversations from a wide spectrum of ethnic and racial groups; produced by Friendship Press, National Council of Churches, available by calling (800) 889-5733 or Email
3. Even the Stones Will Cry out for Justice: An Adult Forum on Institutionalized Racism; resource to help congregations reach out to embrace people of all races; content designed for a three-or five-session Bible study or a one-day retreat; produced by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; order online, or by phone, (800) 328-4648
4. That All May Be One; a handbook to help recognize, resist and eliminate racial discrimination; produced by the United Church of Canada; order online or by phone, (800) 288-7635 

Faith in Action

1. Called to ... series by Women of the ELCA — a series of eight programs for women’s groups to help participants explore together what God is calling them to be and to do.
2. Called to a Global Perspective: Passport to Your Heart helps women to see themselves as a part of a global community in which all can play leadership roles.
3. Called to be Global Sisters:  Seeing Each Other with New Eyes increases our understanding of women from other cultures.
4. Called to Be Political: But I Don’t Want to Be Political! offers a fascinating glimpse into the teachings of Martin Luther on he role of Christians in politics and explores how those teachings still speak to us.
5. Called to Be Women in Mission: Exploring New Opportunities provides a biblical foundation for understanding God’s call to be women in mission – in our homes, congregations, communities and world.
6. Called to Deal with Difficult Issues: A Challenging Ministry presents a process for thinking theologically as we face difficult issues in our daily lives.
7. Called to Ethical Decision Making: No Easy Answers explores the Lutheran ethical approach and the complexities involved in ethical decision-making, and offers participants practical experience in ethical deliberation.
8. Called to Love as God Loves — Unconditionally! focuses on God’s call to love ourselves, love our neighbors, and to support one another.
9. Called to Obey God: It’s Not Easy Being Jonah probes the book of Jonah for help in learning how to discern our role in carrying out God’s vision for the whole of creation.

Intergenerational Relationships

Naomi’s Daughters: Bridging the Generations is a book for women who want to come together to build a common understanding, develop deeper respect and discover new ways to bridge across generational lines; produced by United Church of Canada; order online.

Leadership

1. Tools for Leadership, specifically the leadership chapter, defines leadership and outlines strategies for common leadership struggles; produced by Disciples of Christ, Women’s Ministries; download online.
2. Renovations 2000: Leadership in a Changing Culture examines how changes in the surrounding culture challenge Christian leaders to embrace new leadership skills and models; produced by United Church of Canada; order online.

Membership Development/Mentoring

Tools for Leadership, specifically the membership development/mentoring chapter; produced by Disciples of Christ, Women’s Ministries; download online.

Organizing Groups

Let’s Get Together Organizing Kit contains step-by-step suggestions for organizing circles or subgroups of teens and college/university women; produced by United Methodist Women; order online or call (800) 305-9857

Spiritual Formation and Worship

1. Tapestry Retreat Module, an outline for a retreat based on the tapestry theme; produced by United Church of Christ Women; download online.
2. Ceremonies IV—A Collection of Worship Resources; produced by United Methodist Women, available in English, Spanish and Korean; order online or call (800) 305-9857
3. Worship Boldly contains a wide range of prayers, blessings, and services; produced by Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; order online or by phone, (800) 328-4648 

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