UCC Resources 2012 Education & Formation Catalog

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UCC RESOURCES 2012-2013 Church Education & Faith Formation Catalog

If it’s about church education, UCC Resources has it.

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1 online resource for your entire congregation. 24/7. 365.

Worship, faith formation, and service for all seasons.

Explores 12 practices of faith that encompass every setting, including education, worship, daily life, and more.

One-time cost. No expiration dates, passwords, or renewals.

(See pages 3-4)

Annual curriculum based on Revised Common Lectionary. Can be ordered in 9-month or 12-month packages. Two versions available: print and CD.

Transforming children, youth, and their families into followers of Jesus.

Bible GPS for adults.

The journey begins here.

Bible-story based, quarterly curriculum.

Nurtures children in their faith formation.

Strengthens home-church connection.

Quarterly adult curriculum based on the Uniform Series outlines. Large-print student book available. Worship resources included.

(See pages 9-11)

(See pages 7-8)

(See pages 5-6)

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Catalog Contents Faith Practices.............................................................3-4 Seasons of the Spirit...................................................5-6 The Present Word........................................................7-8 Gather ’Round............................................................9-11 Children....................................................................12-16 Youth.........................................................................17-22 Confirmation & Faith Formation.............................23-26 Adults........................................................................27-36

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Bibles, etc. ...............................................................37-40 Baptism.....................................................................41-42

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TIMELESS No passwords, renewals, or expiration dates.

Materials are not dated and can be used over and over in an endless number of ways.

12 AVAILABLE 24/7 Always available, accessible content & attractive presentation.

Activities weave education into full fabric of congregational life.

GROUP ORIENTED Faith Practices is an exciting online resource created by the United Church of Christ that transforms congregations all across the country into communities that worship, learn and serve together.

1 online resource for your entire congregation.

24/7. 365. Bring your congregation together like never before!

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• Givi • Kee • Livin • Play • Givi • Enc • Pray • Wor • Exp • Disc • Hon • Bles

ALL ENCOMPASSING FOR EVERYONE IN YOUR CONGREGATION: Multiage & Intergenerational, Adult (ages 35+), Young Adult (18-35), Older Youth (15-19), Youth (11-15), Older Children (7-11), Younger Children (3-7) and Seekers

12 FAITH PRACTICES • Giving and Receiving Hospitality • Keeping Sabbath • Living Stewardship • Playing and Living Joyfully • Giving Testimony and Witness • Encountering Scripture • Praying and Making Ritual • Working for Justice • Experiencing Beauty • Discovering Gifts of Ministry • Honoring the Body • Blessing and Letting Go

FOR EVERY SETTING IN YOUR CONGREGATION: Christian Education; Workshop Rotation; Worship, Music, Arts, & Story; UCC Identity & History; and Living Practices in Daily Life

FOR JUST A ONE-TIME FEE OF $300, EXPERIENCE AND EXPLORE 12 different practices over the coming years and 600+ activities per faith practice from which to choose. Thats 7,200 activities!

No passwords, renewals or expiration dates.

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WORSHIP, FAITH FORMATION

Seasons of the Spirit is a lectionary-based curriculum for worship, faith formation, & service.

Seasons of the Spirit is for congregations that prefer to follow the Revised Common Lectionary and are attuned to the latest biblical scholarship, advances in science and technology, the arts, and a holistic and inclusive vision of what it means for all God’s people to live as part of God’s family.

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MATION, AND SERVICE FOR ALL SEASONS Seasons ENCORE

2 ways to get Seasons FUSION:

Uniquely designed to meet the needs of a leader working with around 12-15 learners.

On Disk Resources and Data CD contents on disk | Poster sets | Music booklet | Web access to additional resources

AGE-LEVEL RESOURCES

AGE LEVELS: Birth-Age 2 Ages 3-5 Ages 6-8 Ages 9-11 Ages 12-14 Ages 15-18 Multiage (Ages 5-12)

2 ways to get Seasons ENCORE: On Disk Resources on disk | Poster sets | Web access to additional resources In Print Print Resources | Poster sets | Web access to additional resources

Seasons FUSION:

FOR CONGREGATIONAL LIFE Combines worship and Christian education, giving worship leaders a complete congregational resource for large and small congregations alike.

In Print Print Resources | Data CDs | Poster sets | Music Booklet | Web access to additional resources

Seasons Music Music songbooks and CDs for choir directors, age-level leaders, and worship leaders.

Seasons Art Art for display throughout your church or for personal and study group reflection.

Seasons of the Church Year 2012-2013: Lectionary Year B/C Year B Season of Creation/Pentecost 2* (September 2, 2012-November 25, 2012) Year C Advent/Christmas/Epiphany (December 2, 2012-February 10, 2013) Lent/Easter (February 17-May 19, 2013) Pentecost 1* (May 26, 2013-August 25, 2013) *The Season after Pentecost is divided into two sections: Pentecost 1 and Pentecost 2.

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Bible GPS for adults. The journey begins here.

The Present Word is a quarterly curriculum that helps adults navigate the Bible and understand the Bible in relation to life experiences.

It nurtures the individual growth of each participant as a child of God who is rooted in the Christian community, life in the Spirit, and Christian hope.

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The thought-provoking discussions and activities encourage participants to live out their faith in their individual and congregational activities, and create a greater awareness of God’s self-disclosure and redeeming love as revealed in Jesus Christ.

TEACHERS WILL APPRECIATE: • Step-by-step guidance • Outline for each weekly session • Materials lists • Reproducible pages • Extra resources

STUDENTS CAN EXPECT: • A Scripture reading for each lesson • Study materials with reflection questions • Closing prayer for each lesson RESOURCES Leader’s Guide Student’s Book

Large Print Student’s Book Worship Leaflets

QUARTERLY THEMES

Plan into next year!

Fall 2012 (September–November) Theme: A Living Faith Focus: Psalms, 1 Corinthians, Hebrews, Acts Winter 2012-2013 (December–February) Theme: Jesus is Lord Focus: Ephesians, John, Philippians, Colossians Spring 2013 (March–May) Theme: Beyond the Present Time Focus: Daniel, Luke, Acts, 1 & 2 Peter, 1 & 2 Thessalonians Summer 2013 (June-August) Theme: God’s People Worship Focus: Isaiah, Ezra, Nehemiah

$4.95 $4.25 $4.75 $3.95

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Co-published by the Church of the Brethren, Mennonite Church Canada, and Mennonite Church USA.

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Transforming children, youth, and their families into followers of Jesus.

Gather ’Round is… a Bible-story based, four-year Bible outline that includes the Old Testament in the fall and the New Testament in the winter and spring.

FOR ALL INTERESTS • Extra activities and interactive elements • Special attention to age appropriateness • Geared to different ways of learning

QUARTERLY THEMES Fall 2012 (September-November) Theme: Judges, Prophets, and Kings Winter 2012-2013 (December-February) Theme: Meet Jesus, Our Leader:

Stories from Mark Spring 2013 (March-May) Theme: Walking with Jesus:

Stories from Mark and Acts Summer 2013 (June-August) Theme: God’s Good Creation

JUST FOR SUMMER! Summer materials allow some age groups to combine: Primary and Middler can meet together and use Multiage materials, and Junior Youth and Youth can meet together and use the Summer Search CD.

CONNECTED TO FAMILIES Elements build a bridge between church, home, and community, since all ages study the same Bible story each week.

TEACHER-FRIENDLY Activities attract and engage young learners with built-in tips and online help.

ADAPTABLE FOR DIVERSE GROUPS Focuses on the global community, emphasizes peace and justice, and is perfect for a variety of faith formation settings.

SIX AGE LEVELS Preschool (Ages 3–4), Primary (Kindergarten– Grade 2), Middler (Grades 3–5), Junior Youth (Grades 6–8), Youth (Grades 9–12), and Multiage (Kindergarten-Grade 5)

TALKABOUT CD (QUARTERLY) Share weekly Bible stories with families and your whole congregation. The CD includes: calendars, simple, fun activities, conversation starters, prayers, Bible trivia, Bible commentaries, and bonus features. uccresources.com | 800.537.3394

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Preschool (Ages 3–4, with tips for age 2) Student Book: My Bible Story Book $8.95 Teacher’s Guide $10.95 Classroom Pack $22.95 Primary (Kindergarten–Grade 2) Student Book: Good News Reader $8.95 Teacher’s Guide

$10.95 Classroom Pack $22.95 Middler (Grades 3–5) Student Book: Grow $8.95 Teacher’s Guide

$10.95 Classroom Pack $22.95

Youth (Grades 9–12) Teacher’s Guide CD: Search $45.95 Includes group and individual activities, discussion questions, and reproducible handouts.

Order one per group.

Multiage (Kindergarten-Grade 5) Teacher’s Guide

$13.95 Student Book (Primary) Good News Reader $8.95 Student Book (Middler) Grow magazine

$8.95 Classroom Pack $22.95 Use Good News Reader or Grow, or a combination, depending on the ages in your group. Teacher’s Guide clearly explains how to use both books.

Talkabout CD - Quarterly One per church, per quarter $24.95

Junior Youth (Grades 6–8) Student Book: Call $8.95 Teacher’s Guide $10.95 Classroom Pack $18.95

Annual Music CD One per class per year $15.95

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Children

Children Teaching children to pray Worm Watching and Other Wonderful Ways to Teach Children to Pray

by Ann Ingalls and Maryann Macdonald

What’s So Amazing About Polar Bears?

Teaching Kids to Care for Creation

by Randy Hammer, Kristin Hammer Evans, and Suzanne Blokland

Ages 5-12 16 lessons Children love to play, and Worm Watching gives parents and teachers ways to help children develop the habit of prayer through play. $12.00 $9.00 Receive a FREE activity starter kit!

Order Worm Watching by July 31, 2012 and receive a FREE activity starter kit for one of the book’s included activities.

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Ages 5-12 6 lessons Interactive, ecology-themed Bible lessons packed with study questions, fun facts, experiential activities, and much, much more. $14.00 $10.50 Receive a FREE activity starter kit!

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develop the habit of prayer through play.

Bible Black Belts Scripture with a Kick!

by Mark Burrows Ages 5-12 Bible Black Belts gives children a solid biblical foundation for a lifetime of faith. It offers up to nine months of material, and each month features a different color belt that focuses on one main Scripture passage.

Every Scripture passage features its own unique activity such as games, reflection, movement, and rhythm. Use as part of a regular Sunday school or evening class; or choir, spring break, or summer program. $14.00

God’s Big Table Nurturing Children in a Diverse World

by Elizabeth F. Caldwell An encouraging guide for clergy and church families that teaches how to engage differences and diversity through a biblical background of welcoming all God’s children. $19.00 $14.25

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Making a Home for Faith Nurturing the Spiritual Life of Your Children Revised and Updated

by Elizabeth F. Caldwell

learn how to talk about your faith as a family.

A guide to learning how to talk about your faith as a family. Takes into account blended families, and discusses the multi-faith and multicultural challenges they often face. $16.00 $12.00

All-in-One Bible Fun 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers

Check out Leaving Home with Faith, a follow-up resource.

(See page 20).

All-in-One Bible Fun is the perfect preschool and elementary children’s program for churches on a tight budget or seeking a simpler approach. Each book has 13 Bible lessons and a plan that includes an opening, story, activity, and craft.

Material is not dated—it can be used year after year. Four programs available: Favorite Bible Stories Preschool: $11.00 Elementary: $11.00 Fruit of the Spirit Preschool: $11.00 Elementary: $11.00 Heroes of the Bible Preschool: $11.00 Elementary: $11.00 Stories of Jesus Preschool: $11.00 Elementary: $11.00

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Water Bugs and Dragonflies: Explaining Death to Young Children

by Doris Stickney Death is an important yet delicate topic to discuss with young children. Water Bugs and Dragonflies takes a gentle approach, and as a result, has been a perennial bestseller since 1982. Available in four different versions that can be used in a variety of settings.

What Matters for Children and Families Engaging Six Vital Themes of Our Faith Frank Proctor, ed.

Introduces children to what the UCC is all about. $10.00 $7.50 Check out What Matters to You? Matters to Us (on page 34).

Hardcover, small 4” x 7” $8.00 $6.00 *crayons not included

Hardcover, large 10” x 10” $18.00 $13.50 Coloring book, 8.5” x 11” $6.50 $4.87 Softcover, small 5” x 5” $5.00 Buy more, save more!

1-10 copies $5.00 each 11-24 copies $4.50 each 25-49 copies $4.00 each 50+ copies $3.50 each *Offer available only with softcover book.

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Youth

The Caffeine series is a fun, thoughtprovoking resource that engages youth with imaginative retellings of Bible stories that put Christianity into contemporary language and experience.

CAFFEINE

by Steven Case Caffeine can be used in several creative ways: • Impromptu discussion starter

with five or less youth (but easily adaptable for more than five) at your favorite coffee shop or diner • Online discussion tool • Part of an ongoing youth curriculum

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Caffeine and Cash $7.00 Caffeine and Celebration $7.00 Caffeine and Character $7.00 Caffeine and Christ $7.00 Caffeine and Chutzpah $7.00 Caffeine and Courage $7.00 Caffeine and Commitment $7.00 Caffeine and Confusion $7.00

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Youth

OMG! Devotionals for Young People by the Stillspeaking Writers’ Group 50 cool reflections for youth on topics such as: • Confidence • What Matters • Other People • Reputation • The World, and more! $5.95 $30.00 | (10-pack) Save up to 50%

52 Ways to Ignite Your Congregation…Youth Ministry

by Steven Case 52 practical yet less obvious ideas that will make your youth ministry program come alive. $14.00 $10.50

Words for the Journey Letters to Our Teenagers About Life and Faith Revised and Updated

by Anthony B. Robinson and Martin B. Copenhaver An original collection of letters written by the co-authors to their teenagers on a variety of topics: God | church | Bible | vocation | relationships | difficult matters | faith | doubt | prayer | sex | abortion | race | homosexuality.

Makes an excellent youth ministry resource as well as a gift for confirmation or graduation. $18.00 $13.50

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Kitchen Table Youth Ministry Inviting God to Dinner

by Jana Struková Ideas to help you nurture your youth into the life of the Christian faith through stories and conversations, with the concept of the kitchen table as the setting. $19.00 $14.25

Leaving Home with Faith Nurturing the Spiritual Life of Our Youth

by Elizabeth Caldwell

DayBook for New Voices A Calendar of Reflections and Prayers by and for Youth Maren C. Tirabassi and Maria I. Tirabassi, co-editors

The follow-up to Making a Home for Faith (see page 15). This faith “safety net” gives ways to ensure the young adults in your family and church community will continue to grow in faith after leaving home. $16.00 $12.00 Push It! Young Adults Engage the Bible Volume 4

A collection of prayers, poems, and reflections for every day of the year, written primarily by youth.

Contains thoughtfully chosen biblical reflections and journaling space. $18.00 $13.50

Invite the young adults of your church to “push” the Bible by asking critical questions and connecting it with their lives.

Designed for individuals or groups, with enough ideas for an entire year. $10.00 $7.50

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A guide to Book, Bath, Table, and Time Holy Things for Youth Ministry 13 Practical Sessions Brian Hardesty-Crouch, ed.

A 13-session youth curriculum compiling the ideas from Book, Bath, Table, and Time into a well-grounded, step-by-step resource ideal for any youth event, meeting, or gathering; youth group; or church school series. $14.00 $10.50

YOUTH MINISTRY ALTERNATIVES Resources of Theological Integrity Rooted in Real Congregations David F. White, Series Editor

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$24.0 $18.0

The YOUTH MINISTRY ALTERNATIVES series clearly articulates approaches to youth ministry that embody social awareness and theological reflection and foster the distinctive gifts of youth for the church and the world.

Congregations, youth ministers, students of ministry, church educators, and those who do ministry with youth will be enlightened by YOUTH MINISTRY ALTERNATIVES.

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Book, Bath, Table, and Time Christian Worship as Source and Resource for Youth Ministry

by Fred P. Edie Successfully engage your youth in the practices of liturgy and worship. $25.00 $18.75

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Finding God in the Graffiti Empowering Teenagers through Stories

by Frank Rogers Jr. Develop ways to engage your youth educationally through stories that will nurture theological reflection, spiritual growth, and social empowerment. book $24.00 $18.00

Branded Adolescents Converting from Consumer Faith

by Katherine Turpin

e-book $9.99

Explore the impact of consumer culture on youth—particularly on their vocational imaginations—and learn ways to help enliven their faith.

Practicing Discernment with Youth A Transformative Youth Ministry Approach

by David F. White

$24.00 $18.00

Learn how to invite youth to walk as disciples of Jesus by drawing upon ancient and modern Christian practices of discernment such as listening, understanding, dreaming, and acting. $24.00 $18.00 Lives to Offer Accompanying Youth on Their Vocational Quests

by Dori Grinenko Baker and Joyce Ann Mercer Discover ways to become a companion to youth who are searching for compelling ways to “offer their lives” in response to God’s call. $20.00 $15.00 uccresources.com | 800.537.3394

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CONFIRMATION

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Affirming Faith A Confirmand’s Journal Revised and Updated

by Thomas E. Dipko

Affirming Faith A Congregation’s Guide to Confirmation Revised and Updated

by Thomas E. Dipko Based on the United Church of Christ Statement of Faith, the congregation’s guide is for leaders and contains thorough session plans, retreat plans, biblical and theological helps, music, liturgical resources, a glossary of terms, and more.

This journal guides youth on their faith formation journey in the UCC. Complementing the congregation’s guide, it provides helpful background information for each session, scriptures, stories, and prayers; important questions to ponder alone, in a group, or with a mentor; and space to write, draw, doodle, and reflect about God and faith in their own personal way. $13.00

$28.00

United Church of Christ Statement of Faith A Historical, Biblical and Theological Perspective $3.00

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The Day I Was Confirmed Recognize your confirmands with this beautifully embossed gift book keepsake. Plenty of space for photos, church bulletin, special wishes, words of wisdom, and more.

Soft, durable cloth cover.

7” x 7”.

My Confirmation A Guide for Confirmation Instruction Revised and Updated

by Thomas E. Dipko The revised edition of the UCC classic includes updated information on the organization of the UCC denomination; the Collegium of Ministers; the UCC covenanted ministries; and more.

Accessible workbook style provides youth with insight into the Bible, its origins, and how to use it | Christian beliefs | understanding God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit | and the Christian church.

$16.50 $12.37

CONFIRMA

$16.50

& FAITH FORM

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Come Unto Me Rethinking the Sacraments for Children

by Elizabeth F. Caldwell Addresses the realities of congregational and familial practices of baptism and the Eucharist, and provides a holistic sacramental education model that works to integrate education and worship in the lives of church members. $15.00 $11.25

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Single-Sheet Certificate Confirmation: Affirmation of Baptism High-quality, 8.5” x 11” parchment paper, laser-printer compatible.

Includes UCC logo and quote from Ephesians 2:19.

CONFIRMATION CERTIFICATES Recognize confirmands with elegant certificates. In two styles to accommodate your church’s needs.

Keepsake Certificates Durable, textured covers are made of 100% recycled paper. Embossed with UCC seal in gold and UCC Statement of Faith. Packs are shrink-wrapped.

Traditional language $30.00 (12-pack) Inclusive language $16.50 (6-pack)

$12.50 (10-pack) (shrink-wrapped)

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BIBLE STUDY The Book of Exodus A God Is Stillspeaking Bible Study by the Stillspeaking Writers’ Group

The Book of Acts A God Is Stillpeaking Bible Study by the Stillspeaking Writers’ Group

This new, 12-lesson, workbookstyle Bible study explores the book of Exodus as an excellent way to come to know the God of the Bible and the God who is still speaking today. It’s designed to be led by lay leaders or clergy. Order one per member of your Bible study group.

Accessible, informative, and thought-provoking, this three-part study encourages creative thinking about the Bible through a unique look at the book of Acts.

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Exodus Part 1 & 2 2-Book Set $10.00

Part 1: Acts 1-6 Book $5.00 PDF Download $2.50 Part 2: Acts 7-15 Book $5.00 PDF Download $2.50 Part 3: Acts 16-26 Book $5.00 PDF Download $2.50 $5.00 for 9 or fewer copies $3.00 for 10 or more.

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The Book of Acts part 1, 2, & 3 3-Volume Set $12.00

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by Bible likelike us:us: flawed…imperfect…human!

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BIBLE STUDY Bad Girls of the Bible Exploring Women of Questionable Virtue

Bad Boys of the New Testament Exploring Men of Questionable Virtue

12-week study of Eve | Lot’s wife | Rebekah | Tamar | Potiphar | Delilah | Jezebel | Job’s wife | Gomer | Herodias | Woman caught in adultery | Sapphira

7-week study of Elder brother of the Prodigal Son | Accusers of the woman caught in adultery | The Pharisees (2 parts) | Judas Iscariot | Pontius Pilate | Ananias

$17.00 $12.75

$16.00 $12.00

Bad Boys of the Bible Exploring Men of Questionable Virtue 7-week study of Adam | Cain | Abraham | Lot | Jacob | Jephthah | Samson More Bad Girls of the Bible 14-week study of Hagar | Shiphrah and Puah | Miriam | Zipporah | Bathsheba | Rizpah | Huldah | Crippled woman | Syrophoenician woman | Martha and Mary | Samaritan woman at the well | Mary Magdalene

$16.00 $12.00

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Krazy Kinfolk Exploring Dysfunctional Families of the Bible 6-week study of Jephthah | Abraham | Mordecai and Esther | Job | Jesus | Moses and the Cushite woman | Ahab and Jezebel | Hosea and Gomer | Delilah | & more $16.00 $12.00

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Bold and Brazen Exploring Biblical Prophets 8-week study of Isaiah | Jeremiah | Ezekiel | Joel | Amos | Jonah | Micah | Habakkuk $16.00 $12.00

Misbehavin’ Monarchs Exploring Biblical Kings of Questionable Character 10-week study of Samuel | Saul | David | Solomon | Rehoboam | Jeroboam | Athaliah | Hoshea | Zedekiah $16.00 $12.00

Bible for Vital Congregations Congregational Vitality series

by Barbara J. Essex Whether your adult group needs a refresher course or a resource to introduce them to the Bible, this brief yet substantial volume is the answer. $12.00 $9.00

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SPIRITUALITY & PRAYER The Jesus Diaries Who Jesus Is to Me by the Stillspeaking Writers’ Group Consider what Jesus means to you as you read these nine original, short essays. Perfect for weekly Lenten discussion groups, informal classes about Jesus, or just interesting conversations. Includes blank pages to write individual thoughts. $9.95 (1-4 copies) $6.95 (5+ copies )

Scan this image to get free questions for reflection and discussion.

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Start your day off right with the Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, delivered each morning to your e-mail inbox. Each daily prayer is written by members of the Stillspeaking Writers’ Group.

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The Living Book of Daily Prayer Morning and Evening Kim Martin Sadler, editor

Kneeling in the End Zone Spiritual Lessons from the World of Sports

by Josh Tinley

Daily devotionals for every morning and evening of the year. Written in inclusive language by a diverse group of individuals. Use it with one’s own Bible and “pray the Scriptures.”

This fun, insightful book meshes together sports stories, sports metaphors, and transcendent moments in sports history, revealing glimpses of God through faith and perseverance.

$23.00 $17.25

$15.00 $11.25

Becoming Jesus’ Prayer Transforming Your Life Through the Lord’s Prayer

by Gregory V. Palmer Cindy M. McCalmont Brian K. Milford A new look at the Lord’s Prayer through story | theological reflection | discussion questions | guidelines for weekly prayer at home and corporate prayer | hymn suggestions. Individual or group study. $10.00 $7.50

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YOUR CHURCH: THE UNITED CHURCH OF CH

The Unofficial Handbook of the United Church of Christ Quinn G. Caldwell and Curtis J. Preston, editors

The Bible and the United Church of Christ by the Stillspeaking Writers’ Group

A lighthearted, humorous look at the United Church of Christ (UCC) denomination. Learn about, appreciate, and be proud of your denomination—while not taking yourself too seriously.

A short collection of essays and FAQ’s about the Bible, written for a lay UCC audience. Suitable for anyone who is curious about the Bible or the UCC’s approach to the Bible.

$16.00 $12.00

$3.95 Balaam’s Unofficial Handbook of the United Church of Christ

by Balaam’s Courier * “A good introduction for people who know nothing about the UCC, and a healthy reminder for people who might forget they don’t know everything about the UCC.” — Barbara Brown Zikmund, series editor, The Living Theological Heritage of the United Church of Christ, and retired seminary educator $16.00 $12.00 *Unofficial UCC General Synod daily publication since 1975

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OF CHRIST What Matters to You? Matters to Us

by Sidney D. Fowler

Catholics in the United Church of Christ by the Stillspeaking Writers’ Group

Invite new and long-standing members alike to consider their own identity and faith formation through essential reflections on core themes of the United Church of Christ:

A growing number of Catholics are now attending and joining UCC churches. The co-authors—UCC clergy and former Catholics— created this practical resource for churches that wish to welcome these newcomers to the UCC and assist with their transition.

1 We Are People of God’s

Extravagant Welcome.

2 We Belong to Christ.

3 We Are a People of Covenant, a United and Uniting Church.

4 We Are One at Baptism and the Table.

5 We Thank God by Working for a Just and Loving World.

6 We Listen for the Still-speaking God.

Book $7.50 PDF $2.50

$10.00 $7.50 Check out What Matters for Children and Families (on page 16).

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ADULTS

FAITH FORMATION Talking About Evangelism A Congregational Resource

by D. Mark Davis

Faith Formation for Vital Congregations Congregational Vitality series

by Marian R. Plant

6-week study for small-church discussion groups. Engaging readings and participantled discussions that address evangelism through the lens of the Scriptures, theology, reason, and human experience.

Strategies for preparing the way forward in adult Christian formation. Can be used by ordained or lay pastors; professional church educators; family life coordinators; educational ministry volunteers; and committee, task force, or board members.

$12.00 $9.00

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To Begin at the Beginning An Introduction to the Christian Faith Revised and Expanded

by Martin B. Copenhaver A clear, accessible guidebook that introduces new believers to Christianity and opens up new vistas for longtime church-goers. $18.00 $13.50

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Seasons of the Spirit Teaching as a Sacramental Act

by Mary Elizabeth Moore Presenting the teaching vocation as sacramental, this resource provides students, pastors, Christian educators, spiritual directors, and pastoral caregivers with ways to rethink and reshape the teaching ministry of the church. $24.00 $18.00

A lectionary-based curriculum for worship, faith formation, and service. Seasons of the Spirit is for congregations that prefer to follow the Revised Common Lectionary and are attuned to the latest biblical scholarship, advances in science and technology, the arts, and a holistic and inclusive vision of what it means for all God’s people to live as part of God’s family.

(See pages 5-6)

Faith Practices An exciting online resource created by the United Church of Christ.

Faith Practices is transforming congregations all across the country into communities that worship, learn, and serve together.

(See pages 3-4)

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The Present Word A quarterly curriculum that helps adults navigate the Bible and understand the Bible in relation to life experiences. Thought-provoking discussions and activities encourage participants to live out their faith and create a greater awareness of God’s redeeming love as revealed in Jesus Christ.

(See pages 7-8)

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Bibles, etc.

Baby New Testament Pocket-sized gift Bible featuring complete Common English Bible (CEB) New Testament, presentation pages, “Treasured Scripture Selections for Tiny Hearts,” and “Prayers and Blessings for Children.” Available in three covers.

20 Ways to Welcome Your New Baby

SoftTouch Blue $7.00 SoftTouch Pink $7.00 SoftTouch White $7.00

Thoughtful sentiments to share with those welcoming a new baby into their lives.

CHILDREN’S BIBLES New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bibles for children Includes complete text of Old and New Testaments, hundreds of callouts to enhance the text, a glossary, eight pages of full-color maps, introduction page for each book, and more. Available in three covers.

$6.95 Your Baby, Gift of God Little booklet of heartfelt prayers, poems, and thoughts for new parents. $5.00

Footprints Hardcover $26.00 Noah’s Ark Hardcover $26.00 Deluxe Gift Edition $23.00 uccresources.com | 800.537.3394

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Bibles, etc.

UCC Pew Bible (NRSV) Stamped with the UCC emblem, it has a presentation page in front and the complete text of Who We Are, What We Believe in the back.

Crisp, 8-point font makes it easy to read. Available in two covers.

Black Hardcover $15.00 Red Hardcover $15.00 BUY IN BULK AND SAVE 10%!

1 case (24 Bibles) of UCC Pew Bibles in your choice of black or red for $324.00 UCC Large Print Pew Bible (NRSV) Stamped with the UCC emblem, it has a “presentation page” in the front. In 12-point large print font with crisper, readable type.

Matches our UCC Pew Edition Bible.

Black Hardcover $16.00

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HAVE UCC RESOURCES IMPRINT YOUR BIBLE! Get one line—such as a church name or person’s name — printed in gold. $5.00 Call customer service at 800.537.3394 M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm, EST for further information or email store@ucc.org. Also available with bulk orders.

The Indispensable Guide to God’s Word

by Donald J. Brash Equips laypersons as well as college and beginning theological school students to better understand how world views inform theologies of Scripture and how one theology of Scripture in particular may strengthen their interpretations.

From Literal to Literary The Essential Reference Book for Biblical Metaphors Second Edition

by James Rowe Adams This reference book contains more than 165 biblical metaphors as well as their origins. An excellent resource for Christian education and sermon preparation.

Book $25.00 $18.75

$19.00 $14.25 The Indispensable Guide to the Old Testament

by Angela Bauer-Levesque Explores basic principles of biblical interpretation and provides a survey of the texts and contexts of the Old Testament for those interested in progressive theological views. $17.00 $12.75

PDF download $9.99 “A very relevant resource for recovering the rich resonances of biblical and Christian language.”

—Marcus J. Borg

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BAPTISM

Getting Ready for Baptism by the Stillspeaking Writers’ Group An updated look, from a variety of perspectives, at what baptism means today. Those preparing for baptism—parents, children, adults, congregations, and even clergy— will appreciate the clear, accessible answers to the “When, Where, and How Old?” pertaining to baptism. $3.50 or a 5-pack for only $12.50!

BAPTISM CERTIFICATES Commemorate baptisms with elegant certificates. In two styles to accommodate your church’s needs.

Keepsake Certificates Durable, textured covers are made of 100% recycled paper. Embossed with UCC seal in silver and quote from 1 Corinthians 12:13 (NRSV).

Shrink-wrapped in 6-packs.

Adult: $16.50 (6-pack) Child: $16.50 (6-pack)

The Day I Was Baptized Honor a child’s baptism with this beautifully embossed gift book keepsake. Plenty of space for photos, church bulletin, special wishes, words of wisdom, and more. Soft, durable cloth cover. 7” x 7”

Single-Sheet Certificates Single-sheet certificates on highquality, 8.5” x 11” parchment paper include the UCC logo and are laserprinter compatible.

Shrink-wrapped in 10-packs.

$16.50 $12.37

Traditional language $12.50 (10-pack)

UCC Baptismal Shell Keepsake Use this lovely shell for a baptism and give it to the family to keep. Silverplated pewter with engraved UCC logo medallion.

Inclusive language $12.50 (10-pack)

$18.00

Does your church do baby dedications instead of baptisms?

No worries, we have single-sheet certificates for that too!

Baby Dedication $12.50 (10-pack)

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Worm Watching and Other Wonderful Ways to Teach Children to Pray

by Ann Ingalls and Maryann Macdonald Ages 5-12 with 16 lessons

What’s So Amazing About Polar Bears?

Teaching Kids to Care for Creation

by Randy Hammer, Kristin Hammer Evans, and Suzanne Blokland Ages 5-12 with 6 lessons

$12.00 $9.00

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