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Diocesan Resource Library

The Resource Library is located in Trinity Commons. It is open Wednesdays, 10 am-4:30 pm and can be accessed at other times by appointment or by request at the Trinity Commons reception desk.

Most materials are loaned for 4 weeks; some materials may be kept longer. Materials can be picked up at Trinity Commons or mailed to the borrower. Our Video, DVD & CD listing is available as a Word document, and can be e-mailed upon request.

Mary Ann Semple, Coordinator
Email: resourcelibrary@dohio.org
Phone: 216-771-4815 (800-551-4815 in OH)

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Links you can use

Search below for links on various topics (Advent, Altar Guild, Bible Study, Bishop's visit, Blogs and Newsletters, Book of Common Prayer, Candelmas, Children's Ministry Resources, Christian Biographies, Christian Formation Helps, Epiphany, Episcopal Resources, Lent, Maps, Sermon Help,Stewardship,  Youth Ministry Resources)

 

ADVENT

Advent Service/Prayer Stations

davepaisley.typepad.com - search for Waiting in the Starlight"

Online Advent Calendars

http://www.trinitywallstreet.org/news/features/2010-advent-calendar from Trinity Wallstreet Episcopal Church

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/advent_calendar_2011.htm starts dec. 1

http://bustedhalo.com/features/advent-calendar-2011

http://www.homeschooling.about.com/cs/unitssubjhol/a/advent125.htm

http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/themes/christmas

http://www.jennyfunderburke.com/advent/

Advent Resources

http://www.crivoice.org/cyadvent.html colors of advent, advent wreath, an advent reflection, Jesse tree devotionals and more

http://www.pcusa.org/media/uploads/theologyandworship/2010_advent_calendar.pdf

Advent Calendars to make http://www.tipjunkie.com/great-tip-award-fun-advent-calendars/

Altar Guild Resources:

http://rhodeislandaltars.com/2010/09/09/almys-linen-care-brochure/

Bible Study:

http://www.spu.edu/centers/cbte/ Online guided bible study on academic quarter system
http://bibleworkbench.com bible study for personal or group study
http:www.prayerbookguide.com
http://egadideas.com/files/EGADMillion.zip

The Bishop is Visiting! Resources for Children


Resources for Bishops Visit-Diocese of Ohio

Resources for Bishops Visit-from Diocese of TX

Resources for Bishop's Visit- From MN

Bishops Vestments

Blogs and Newsletters:


Resourcefully Yours- http://resourcefullyyours.wordpress.com/
Living-In-Formation newsletter http://morehouseeducation.org
www.rowsofsharon.com Sign up to follow her blog, resources and updates

Book of Common Prayer:

http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bcp/ BCP in many languages, history, etc.

http:www.prayerbookguide.com

Candlemas

http://www.schooloftheseasons.com/candlemas.html information and ideas

http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/common/candlemas information

http://www.fisheaters.com/customstimeafterepiphany3.html some background, food ideas, etc

http://www.buildfaith.org/2011/01/25/candlemas/

http://books.google.com/books?id=j79AAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA153&lpg=PA153&dq=candlemas+episcopal&source=bl&ots=GE5XNxdeVz&sig=YQwS_X3Sv2NtJGmJacITsMprVSg&hl=en&ei=6w3VTojPDov4sQLhtMWVDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&sqi=2&ved=0CEwQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=candlemas%20episcopal&f=false page 153 Manual of episcopal ceremonies: based on the Caeremoniale episcoporum ...By Aurelius Stehle

 

Children's Ministry Resources:

Christian Biographies:

http://elvis.rowan.edu/~kilroy/JEK/home.html

Christian Formation helps:

http://ministry-to-children.com newsletter, lessons, activities, etc.
http://www.teenlifeministries.com 101 free tips, or join for a fee for more
www.feautor.org all kind of ideas here
www.candlepress.com
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/109434_ENG_HTM.htm Youth Formation Link
www.thesource4ym.com youth resources
www.youthpastor.com youth resources
www.egadideas.com youth resources
www.youthministryideas.com youth resources
http://morehouseeducation.org/ResourceRoom/ link to materials,ideas and resources for Christian Formation
www.MyFaithMyLife.org/tools.html All kinds of formation resources
www.episcopalchurch.org/index.htm go to the A-Z tab, then C for resources for Children
www.vts.edu a good general resource for the Episcopal Church and Christian Formation
www.lifelongfaith.com quarterly issues containing concepts Christian Educators should be aware of
www.buildfaith.org online Christian Education Community
Episcopal Teacher-quarterly publication from VTS with programming ideas and news/events of interest to those working in Christian Formation.
Episcopal Teacher summer 2011

EASTER

History, Customs and Symbols, and links to activities for children

EPIPHANY

Epiphany links:

http://www.theworshipwell.org/pdf/EPI_House.pdf chalk blessing

http://www.liturgy.co.nz/blog/epiphany-chalk-house-blessing-2/4942 chalk blessing

www.AnglicansOnline.org resources for all seasons

http://www.worship.ca/docs/l_chalk.html chalk blessing

http://www.faith-at-home.com/ send it home ideas

http://www.worship.ca/christmas.html resources for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany

https://www.google.com/#q=epiphany+resources+episcopal&hl=en&prmd=imvns&ei=lwbVTumVF6bY2gXGgsWRAQ&start=10&sa=N&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.,cf.osb&fp=6a01c1aab557d443&biw=1280&bih=661 epiphany resources and ideas

http://www.textweek.com/yearb/epiphb5.htm see others also at textweek.com for readings, images, reflections, sermons, group studies, etc.

http://www.cafod.org.uk/worship/children-s-liturgy may be a jumping off point for children’s liturgy, etc…from the Catholic Overseas Development Agency

Episcopal Resources:

http://www.ecdplus.org Episcopal Clerical Director
http://www.theredbook.org The Red Book
http://www.ecusa.anglican.org/ens/ Episcopal Life Online

Lenten Links:

activities
lenten prayer stations for adults
resources offered by Saint Michael's for children/families

palm crosses
www.kingofpeace.org/palmcrosses
www.fisheaters.com/customslent11.html
www.squidoo.com/FoldingPalms
www.stjohndp.org/palmCross.pdf
www.ehow.com/how_6793566_fold-palm-cross.html
www.just4kidsmagazine.com/rainbowcastle/palmcross.html
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT-0Z6YSJoU

Meditations, etc:
Three Minute Retreats--take one at your desk!!!

Maps:

http://www.mapsofwar.com/ind/history-of-religion.html
Dynamic map of the spread of world religions

http://www.bible-history.com/geography/ Geography of the Bible

Sermon help:

http://www.episcopalchurch.org/sermons_that_work.htm

Stewardship Resources:

Compiled by the Diocese of Alaska:
Luther Seminary; St. Paul, MN.
www.luthersem.edu/stewardship
terrific resources for teaching, preaching, annual programs. On-line newsletter.

Stewardship Pages of the Episcopal Church Center
www.episcopalchurch.org/stewardship

Ministry of Money: Exploring money and spirituality
www.ministryofmoney.org

The Stewardship Connection
www.stewardshipconnection.com
Home page of Eugene Grimm, Stewardship Specialist; ELCA

Stewardship Pages of the United Methodist Church
www.gbod.org/stewardship

“Effective Approaches to Growth and Stewardship in the Small Church” (article)
http://www.congregationalresources.org
Alban Institute. Perry Bell, author. Wisconsin Conference, United Church of Christ

“Eight Ways Congregations Raise Pledges” (article)
www.congregationalresources.org/articles
Alban Institute. Perry Bell, author. Wisconsin Conference, United Church of Christ

One Minute Stewardship Sermons, the Rev. Charles Cloughen, Jr.
Effective means of regular reminders of place of stewardship in the life of every congregation and Christian.
Morehouse Publishing P.O. Box 1321 Harrisburg, PA. 17105

Church Fundraising that Works
www.churchfundraisingworks.com
a free monthly newsletter filled with practical ideas to funding programs of the parish.

The Alban Institute
www.alban.org
Congregational and leadership development resources of every kind. Excellent site.

From the Diocese of Kansas: complete stewardship programs used in 2008 and 2009. A great starting point for your parish stewardship campaign.
Casting Into Deep Waters.
Go Forth!

From the Diocese of Ottawa:
www.ottawa.anglican.ca/Christian_Stewardship.html



Other Resources

http://www.ucc.org/stewardship/
http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Discipleship/Stewardship.aspx
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/109299_ENG_HTM.htm
http://www.ecfvp.org/tools/stewardship-resources/
http://www.stewardship.com/church_stewardship_resources.htm
http://www.episcopalfoundation.org/tools-and-programs/fundraising-tools/annual-giving-stewardship
www.anthology.com/EPISCOPALRESOURCECENTER/wc.dll?main~BS~&vt=_2P20WJ19I&idx=2P20WITUL&idc=1&ids=16&idd=9&pn=2
www.episcopalchurch.org/stewardship
http://www.episcopalfoundation.org/resource/Resource%20Library/Vestry%20Papers/May%202007%20Stewardship.pdf
www.episcopalfoundation.org
www.generousgiving.org
www.joyfulnoiseletter.com/cartoons.asp
--cartoons on stewardship for purchase, $29 per CD
http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/stewardship/
www.tens.org/marketing-samples.htm -- letter samples
www.tens.org/pledge-program-links.htm --pledge program links
www.stewardshipresources.org

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We have VeggieTales!

Written by Mary Ann Semple November 16, 2011


  •  Biblically based lessons from VeggieTales with Companion Curriculum  (discussion guide, memory verses, games and activities):

A Snoodle’s Tale-A Lesson in Self Worth

Gideon: Tuba Warrior- A Lesson in Trusting God

It’s A Meaningful Life- A Lesson in Being Content

Abe and the Amazing Promise- A Lesson in Patience

Lyle the Kindly Viking- A lesson in Sharing

Sumo of the Opera- A lesson in Perseverance

Are You My Neighbor?- A Lesson in Loving Your Neighbor

Duke and the Great Pie War- A Lesson in Loving Your Family

Pistachio: The Little Boy Who Woodn’t- A Lesson in Listening To Your Parents

The Ballad of Little Joe- A Lesson in Facing Hardship

Sweetpea Beauty- A Lesson About True Beauty

Moe and the Big Exit- A Lesson in Following Directions

Esther…The Girl Who Became Queen- A Lesson in Courage

 

 

For Easter

‘Twas the Night Before Easter- A Story of the Real Meaning of Easter

An Easter Carol- A Story of Jesus’ Resurrection

 

For Christmas

Saint Nicholas- A Story of Joyful Giving

The Star of Christmas- A Story of Jesus’ Birth

 

 


  •   VeggieTales Lessons From the Sock Drawer- A Collection of Veggie Shorts and Briefs

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    BAD NEWS
    There’s not going to be a “Volume 8”.  Let me explain&hellip

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    Jerome Berryman is currently working on a completely revised and expanded second edition of the Godly Play curriculum.  By “expanded” I mean that it will contain a number of previously unpublished stories.  These will include the so-called “Jesus Stories” that were to be part of “Volume 8”.

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    You won’t have to wait for the release of the second edition of the curriculum to get your hands on 7 of these new stories.
  • NAECED Conference, Feb. 3-5, 2011
    Details about the 2011 NAECED conference in Charlotte NC are now available on the organization's website. The theme is "Equipping the Saints for the Work of Ministry." The National Ass'n for Episcopal Christian Education Directors meets annually and provides its members (lay & clergy, paid & volunteer) with professional support, networking, resources and leadership development. NAECED members around the country will attest that this organization is one of the best resources a Christian educator can have! NOERC (National Organization of Episcopal Resource Centers) members will meet at this conference in 2011, also.
  • Godly Play Core Training at St. Luke's, Cleveland, Dec. 3-5
    Core training is the optimal training experience for all who teach Godly Play; accredited training will teach you about the spirituality of children, how to tell the stories of our faith and give all who attend confidence in their ability to help children in their faith journey. We are fortunate to have this training offered in Cleveland. For more information, see the link to this event on the Diocesan website, or contact Heather Wood at St. Luke's, hwood65@gmail.com, 216-631-2841.
  • New Blog for Christian Educators
    Sharon Ely Pearson, Christian Formation Specialist at Church Publishing, Inc., has launched a new blog for all those involved in Christian education; find out more here. This blog is intended to be an ecumenical forum in which to share ideas, tools, best practices and encouragement. The blog is called Building Faith, and it features daily contributions from an impressive list of educators, lay professionals and clergy.

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