Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ

Resources

These Current Resources are available to inform and equip your congregation:

Resources related to “Sacred Conversations” and Conversations Concerning Jeremiah Wright:

UCC General Minister and President John Thomas has called for a day of sacred conversations about race and America, May 18 th. There are a wide range of resources available at www.ucc.org. Click on the picture on the home page entitled “Sacred Conversations” to find articles, worship resources, Bible studies, and more to equip yourselves and your congregations for this important engagement.
Dr. Ken Samuel , pastor and founder of Victory Church (UCC), Stone Mountain, has prepared a statement on the controversy surrounding Jeremiah Wright. For this important perspective from a UCC African-American leader, contact me at tdowns@secucc.org.
The following are links that I have found helpful in engaging the conversations concerning the recent events surrounding Jeremiah Wright and Barack Obama:

Resources for Christian Education:

Curriculum Catalog for Seasons of the Spirit, a curriculum designed to support faith communities and families in their life together
Sample curriculum for Seasons of the Spirit, Pentecost 1, May 18—August 31, 2008

Resources for New Church Development:

Information for new church planter basic training, August 12-15, 2008, in Atlanta.

Registration: $550, seminary credit $850, housing $450. For online registration go to (Link), and more information contact ctrimble@secucc.org.

New Times, the UCC New Ideas for New Churches, a publication for new church developers, contact tdowns@secucc.org.

Resources for Ecology and Stewardship:

Posted on May 12, 2008