Within the pages of a hymnal one can find centuries of theological wisdom, spiritual insight, and practical guidance for faithful living. Here are twelve creative ideas and accessible strategies for using hymns, psalms, and spiritual songs in the church’s ministry of education and formation for discipleship.
This resource includes multiple ideas for incorporating faith at home for families and creating sacred moments.
This booklet provides resources for youth leaders, etc. who want to prepare young people for ministry in disaster situations.
This booklet provides resources for youth leaders, etc. who want to prepare young people for ministry in disaster situations.
Report on the resolution, "To Meet AIDS With Grace and Truth" from the 200th General Assembly.
Mid Council Financial Presentation
A Study Paper on Lessons Learned and Directions Toward Peace in Iraq
The purpose of this study paper is to state more fully the Christian basis for the "costly lessons" affirmed in the resolution (now in Appendix A) and for the directions signaled in its title, "to repent, to restore, to rebuild and to reconcile." In practical terms, repentance can simply mean changing the direction of our policy, but it means here changing assumptions about how international relations are done. Similarly, the bipartisan Iraq Study Group (Baker?Hamilton Commission) speaks frequently of the need for "national reconciliation" in Iraq, building on dialogue, equitable sharing of oil and other resources, and even?controversial "amnesty" for …
With the marked rise of concerns about Islam, and alarming anti-Muslim statements and actions, it is a good time to learn more about the faith and practice of Muslims, and to interact with them. In July 2010, the 219th General Assembly approved for study and guidance "Toward an Understanding of Christian-Muslim Relations."