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Emerging Spirit — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:38:47 -0400

Vivre l'accueil Le Journal

Congregational Ministry in a New World

Emerging Spirit — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:07:58 -0400

This 12-page booklet from Emerging Spirit outlines some of the changes and challenges faces by the church as society moves from the modern to the postmodern age. It includes study questions to explore the implications for ministry in the 21st century. (Log-in to access download.)

Paint Your Faith Congregational Guide

Emerging Spirit — Fri, 07 May 2010 17:30:41 -0400

This free 24-page download offers congregations tips and suggestions for creating their own Paint Your Faith "graffiti-style" mural event. Includes a process on selecting a site, connecting with aerosol artists, "Reflection & Discussion" session, resource list, and more. (Log in to access the download attached to this post.)

Setting up your WonderCafe micro site

Emerging Spirit — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:11:33 -0400

PDF instructions for setting up your congregation's micro site on WonderCafe.

There is Cause for Hope booklet

AMG — Fri, 16 May 2008 13:55:27 -0400

Download a sample copy of Emerging Spirit's There is Cause for Hope booklet. This 8-page introductory booklet includes sections on the "what," "why," and "how" of Emerging Spirit. Print copies are also available. Please contact Emerging Spirit for more information.

Emerging Spirit Questionnaires

AMG — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:37:27 -0500

These Emerging Spirit questionnaires were used at the beginning of the campaign to gauge some of the attitudes and experience that people of all ages have about The United Church of Canada.

There are three surveys included in this resource, each prepared for a specific audience:

Questions for people of all ages already attending a United Church congregation.
Questions for those between the ages of 30-45 who already attend a United Church congregation.
Questions for those between the ages of 30-45 who are NOT already part of a faith community.

The responses to the questionnaire can help us better understand where we are in relation to each other and where we may need to do more work to build a relationship.

ES Tools - Becoming an Intercultural Church 1.3: Hymns

AMG — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:36:16 -0400

Hymns from Voices United and More Voices that celebrate and strengthen the intercultural church, compiled by the staff of The United Church of Canada's Ethnic Ministries Unit.

ES Tools - Becoming an Intercultural Church 1.2: Tools

AMG — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:29:06 -0400

A good bibliography of tools for becoming an intercultural church compiled by the staff of The United Church of Canada's Ethnic Ministries Unit.

ES Tools - Becoming an Intercultural Church 1.1: Why Skin Colour is a Perilous Conversation Starter

AMG — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:22:12 -0400

Having an eye for the "free information" a visitor is providing can often get us past the moment of awkward silence and open new pathways for friendly conversation.

Free information helps us make the personal connections which are frequently the first step in a newcomer's journey toward finding a sense of belonging.

But if that newcomer has a skin colour that is not "White" and we try to start a conversation on the assumption that this fact is a piece of free information, the visitor to our church will likely end up feeling even more like an outsider than before.

This helpful download will help your welcoming team and congregation become more aware of the dynamics of race in the ministry of hospitality.

ES Tools: Congregational Assessment 1.1 - Mission & Identity

AMG — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:46:39 -0400

This congregational assessment resource offers an approach to discovering and articulating your congregational identity and mission. With respect to Emerging Spirit, the need for a clear picture of congregational identity and vitality is critical. In order to reach out, initiate conversations, and form relationships with people not currently involved in our churches, each congregation needs to be able to say, "This is who we are, this is what we're about and this is how we are living it out!"