These “resource letters” include a reflection on each topic and highlight some of the best available resources. These collections are meant for downloading and are shared regularly with pastors and leaders throughout this synod and across the church.
» Download: Called to Be Bread (download pdf file)
What does it mean that Jesus is called the Bread of life? Or that he came to us in a manger used as a feedbox? Or that we place his birth in a small town named “house of bread?” What does it mean that we receive Christ’s body in the form of bread and wine or that we are called to be the body of Christ, bread for the world? Is Christianity about food and drink? What does Jesus have to do with hunger?
The following resources are recommended for the ways in which they illustrate what it means to be Christ’s body in the world, the bread of life. Continue reading…
» Download the resource sheet: Open for Exploration: Lent 2011 (download .pdf file)
This rich season of the church year is prime time for deepening our worship life and living the remarkable drama of new life in Christ. Here are some themes and ideas to consider for your Lenten journey: Continue reading…
» Download the resource sheet: Open for Exploration: Advent 2010 (download .pdf file)
Advent Reflections: I Wonder as I Wander invites readers, congregational groups, and families to observe the four weeks of Advent reflecting on texts and themes of hope, love, joy and peace. It includes ritual, prayer, activities, questions. Very fine and ideal for entire congregational use as part of the Book of Faith family of resources (external link). (AFP) Continue reading…
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