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BK N05 031C1
ADVENTURES IN PEACEMAKING
Watts, Richard G.
This study's aim is to help Presbyterians reflect on the meaning
of commitment to peacemaking through the stories of peacemaking
activities during the 80's and reflections on next steps as we
venture into the future.
BK N05 032C1
AIN'T GONNA STUDY WAR NO MORE
Winn, Albert Curry
This book examines the ambiguity that confronts us when we are
faithful to scripture. Readers are invited to examine the
ambiguity in the life and teaching of Jesus, as well as in the
Hebrew scriptures.
BK N05 034C1
BEHOLD, THE NEW HAS COME-PEACEMAKING IN CORINTHIANS
Purdy, John C.
This study is designed for use in five 1-hour sessions:
"Quarrels in Corinth, Disturbers of the Peace, Conscience,
Freedom, and the Body of Christ, Gifts, Love and the
Community," and "Reconciliation...the Possibility and
the Hope. ,
BK N05 035C1
BEYOND FEAR: PEACEMAKING IN THE PSALMS
Purdy, John C.
This resource is a study of peacemaking themes in five Psalms:
Psalm 23 (Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death), Psalm 133
(Dwelling Together in Unity), Psalm 122 (The Peace and
Well-Being of Jerusalem), Psalm 72 (A Prayer for Peace and
Justice), and Psalm 46 (God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength).
BK N05 036C1
BREAKING DOWN THE WALLS-RACISM
Cruz, Virgil
Six sessions on "What is Racism? The Experience of Racism,
Why Racism? The Bible and Racism, Claiming Our Privileges and
Our Racism, Living Beyond Racism," Contains suggestions on
what a congregation or individual can do.
BK N05 049C1
BUILDING A CULTURE OF PEACE BEGINS WITH CHILDREN
Donnelly, Doris
This curriculum for children and families provides a creative
way of teaching and internalizing some of the "things that
make for peace." It builds on the increasing cultural
diversity in our society and encourages us all to become
instruments in turning our de facto diversity into God's
"beloved community.
VT N05 003C1
BUILDING SHALOM FAMILIES
Moyers, Bill
This 6-session video is designed to help families deal with
peacemaking within their own homes, plus ways in which the
family can be of service and work for change outside the home.
BK N05 002C1
COMING HOME TO THE TABLE
LeFort, Jody C.
By Jody C LeFort This 1999 Peacemaking resource was designed
for use with an intergenerational group interested in exploring
what it means to follow Jesus' example of relating to others
through examining stories of some of Jesus' most famous meals.
Biblical texts are explored through a variety of creative
activities This resource is suitable for use with groups and in
retreat settings.
BK N05 015C1
COMMITMENT TO PEACEMAKING-CURRENT EDITION
Watkins, James
Offers concrete suggestions for congregations doing peacemaking
in each of the eight points of the "Commitment to
Peacemaking.
BK N05 039C1
COMMON GOOD IN CHRIST: PEACEMAKING IN EPHESIANS
Johnson, Elizabeth
Ephesians reminds us that early Christians had the same need for
wholeness as our church does today. This is a five one-hour
session Bible study by Elizabeth Johnson and Jack Rogers: 1)
"Breaking Walls of Hostility," 2) "Living the
Call to Unity," 3) "Celebrating Our Gifts," 4)
"Speaking the Truth in Love," and 5) "Building Up
in Love. ,
BK N05 037C1
DEALING WITH CONFLICT IN THE CONGREGATION
Cruz, Virgil
This book gives tips on how to deal constructively with conflict
in the church. Has four sessions, plus a case study and list of
resources.
BK N05 047C1
DIFFERENT KIND OF HERO
Miller, Donna A
collection of prayers, readings, poems, and biographical stories
of different kinds of heroes, along with suggestions for worship
and exercises for personal and group reflection. This is an
exploration of five peacemaking themes in the Gospel of John.
BK N05 045C1
ETHNIC CONFLICT AND RELIGION: CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCHES
Tschuy, Theo
The heart of this book is in case studies of nine 20th century
ethnic conflicts in which millions of people have perished. The
author illustrates the complexity of these situations as they
have evolved over centuries and highlights the role which
religious affiliations have played in worsening relations among
ethnic communities.
BK N05 046C1
FACING RACISM-IN SEARCH OF THE
BELOVED COMMUNITY
Lee, Lonna Chang-Ren
Designed for use in 5 sessions, with each session designed for
use in a 1-hour time frame. Possible formats for use are a
weekend youth retreat, 5-week study for a small group or youth
group, or 2 Saturday or Sunday afternoons. It is an effort to
help congregations face the reality of racism in our society and
work toward the "beloved community.
BK N05 020C1
FAMILY OF GOD-CREATING A FAIR COMMUNITY
White, Vera K.
Designed for use as a vacation church school curriculum for
grades 3-6, but can be used in other ways. Created to assist
older elementary children discover that, as members of God's
family, we are called to work for peace and justice.
BK N05 040C1
FROM DESPAIR TO HOPE
Brueggemann, Walter
"From Despair to Hope" is more than a title. For too
many of us today, it is "the road less traveled." This
is a five one-hour session study on Isaiah: 1) "Separation
and Despair," 2) "Reading the Signs," 3)
"The Wind of the Spirit-A New Vision," 4) "God's
Way to Shalom," and 5) "Hope Overcomes.
BK N05 021C1
GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR
Johnson, Elizabeth
Sessions: "The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me, Blessings and
Woes, The Right Use of Wealth, Justice for Women, The Prodigal,
His Brother and Father.
BK N05 041C1
HAND IN HAND: DOING EVANGELISM AND DOING JUSTICE
White, Vera K.
This study attempts to help adults define both justice and
evangelism. It is a five one-hour session study: 1) "Images
of Evangelism and Justice," 2) "Challenges of Justice
and Evangelism," 3) "Experiencing Evangelism and
Justice," 4) Justice and Evangelism: Hand in Hand,"
and 5) "The Call to Do Evangelism and Justice.
BK N05 025C1
HANDBOOK FOR PEACEMAKING LEADERS
White, Vera K.
Sections on: "You're Part of a Team, Crash Course in Some
Basic Tools, Theology of Presbyterian Peacemaking, Peacemaking
Leadership in Presbyteries, ...in Congregations, ...Through the
Wider Church, Organizing Skills," etc.
BK N05 042C1
HOW SHOULD CHRISTIANS DEAL WITH THE BULLY?
Killmer, Richard
Offers ideas about bullying behavior. Designed to allow groups
to further develop each idea: 1) "What Is a Bully? What Is
Bullying Behavior?" 2) "Perceptions About Bullying
Behavior," 3) "Experiences of Victims of Bullying
Behavior," 4) "Short-term Responses by Christians to
Bullying Behavior, and 5) "Long-term Responses to Bullying
Behavior.
BK N05 029C1
HOW SHOULD CONGREGATIONS TALK ABOUT TOUGH ISSUES?
Watts, Richard G.
Sessions on: "Why Are We Afraid of Disagreeing? A Look at
Our 'Unwritten Rules'," 'The Hard Work of Hearing, Speaking
for Ourselves, Finding Common Ground, Restoring Relationships.
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BK N05 028C1
ISLAM AND WAR: A STUDY IN COMPARATIVE ETHICS
Kelsay, John
Explores questions regarding the justice of war and addresses
the lack of comparative perspectives on the ethics of war,
particularly with respect to Islam. Provides an overview of
Islamic tradition in regard to war and peace.
BK N05 030C1
JOURNEY TOWARD WHOLENESS
White, Vera K.
Five 1-hour sessions: "Created by God,' "Who Are We,
How Can I Love My Neighbor When I Don't Love Myself,
Addiction," and "Face-to-Face: Moving Toward
Wholeness.
BK N05 011C1
JUST PEACEMAKING
Stassen, Glen H.
Stassen believes Christians should direct their energies toward
finding a set of criteria and a model for a "just
peace" instead of a "just war.
BK N05 005C1
KIDS CREATING CIRCLES OF PEACE
Hansen, Anne Marie; Vogt, Susan
This is a book about real life situations you face, like dealing
with bullies, getting along with kids who are different,
standing up for your friends when you're scared, feeling mad and
what to do about it, fighting and how to avoid it. It's a book
about you and your friends being peacemakers.
VT N05 002C1
KOREA'S
HOPE: RECONCILIATION AND PEACE
This video seeks to
help American Christians understand why the question of North
Korea has become such an issue for our government. It centers
around the life story of the Reverend Dr. Syngman Rhee. Dr. Rhee
has been president of the National Council of Churches (USA) and
the moderator of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
VT N05 005C1
LIGHT AND SHADOW
Moyers, Bill
This 9.5-minutes video focuses on the Balkans and shares the
experiences of eleven Presbyterians who traveled to the former
Yugoslavia for a travel study seminar. Singer and songwriter
Judy Collins has given her personal support for the use of her
moving song "Song for Sarajevo."
BK N05 050C1
LIVING FOR A CHANGE TOWARD A CULTURE OF PEACE
Baker, Doug
This is a five-session study that challenges us to look beyond
the cessation of violence and explore what is involved in
building a culture of peace. The issue of identity, touched upon
in this resource, is vitally important. Sessions on "Where
Do We Being? Looking at our Culture, Visions of a Culture of
Peace-What Would a Culture of Peace Look Like? Conforming and
Transforming, Overcoming Evil with Good," and
"Spirituality to Sustain Peacemakers.
BK N05 012C1
LOVE OF ENEMY AND NONRETALIATION IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
Swartley, Willard M.
The essays in this book take up two pervasive New Testament
teachings that are foundation to peace: Jesus' commands to love
enemies, and not to retaliate against those who do evil.
BK N05 014C1
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE PUBLIC ARENA
Watkins, James
This resource is designed to help people of faith build
long-term relationships with elected officials and their staffs.
It can be used as a basic handbook for individuals, or as an
effective training tool for church groups.
BK N05 038C1
MIRACLE OF PENTECOST: PEACEMAKING IN THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
Cruz, Virgil
A five-part Bible study, designed for five one-hour sessions, on
the Book of Acts: 1) "The Peace of the Spirit of God Comes
to Us in Our Diversity," 2) Peacemaking Within the
Church," 3) "Peace Between Women and Men," 4)
"Peace Between Rich and Poor," and 5) "God's
Peace and the World's.
BK N05 023C1
PEACEMAKING IN A VIOLENT WORLD
White, Vera K.
This is 5-session, 1-hour each, study on violence: "What
Are the Costs of Violence? The Violence Within Us, Envisioning a
Culture of Nonviolence, Claiming Forgiveness and
Restoration," and "First Steps Toward Nonviolence.
BK N05 018C1
PEACEMAKING IN GENESIS
Towner, W. Sibley
This is a 5-session book on peace and peacemaking in Genesis:
"Shalom Friend! How's Your Shalom? Plotters May Plot, But
God Plans Peace, Peace and Promise, Peace and Blessing,"
and "Shalom in Creation and the Task of Stewardship.
BK N05 022C1
PEACEMAKING IN MARK
Johnson, Elizabeth
This study focuses on Jesus' encounters with five women which
teaches us much about doing justice and peacemaking: "The
Woman Who Broke Taboos, The Woman Who Talked Back to Jesus, A
Poor Widow, The Prophet Woman," and "The Woman
Evangelist.
BK N05 001C1
PEACEMAKING JOURNEY CONTINUES
White, Vera K.
Describes the peacemaking ministries of congregations,
presbyteries, synods and the denomination as a whole during the
past 15 years. Helps congregations and middle governing bodies
use these experiences in developing or continuing their own
peacemaking efforts.
KT N05 001C1
PEACEMAKING OFFERING-CURRENT
Hannaford, Mary Joe
This folder contains the current promotional resources for the
Peacemaking Offering: poster, promotional workbook with planning
calendar, order form, samples of children's activity resource,
study resources, bulletin inserts, etc.
BK N05 019C1
PEACEMAKING THROUGH WORSHIP-VOLUME 2
Huber, Jane Parker
Contains prayers, calls to worship, benedictions, sermon
illustrations, poetry, music and other materials on peacemaking
that can be used in worship.
BK N05 010C1
PLANETHOOD
Ferencz, Benjamin B.
This book explains how problems of nuclear war and the ruin of
the environment can be solved by a single, practical solution.
May be used with the video "Planetary Patriotism.
VT N05 001C1
SCHOOL OF ASSASSINS
Moyers, Bill
An 18-minute video showing how officers who studied at the
School of the Americas are responsible for the deaths of
thousand of people in Latin America and the Caribbean. Shows
work of church people and members of Congress attempting to
close the school. Graphic.
BK N05 008C1
SEARCH FOR COMMUNITY
White, Vera K.
This study contains 5 sessions on the search for community, each
has a suggested format for a 1-hour sessions: "Experiences
in Community, Identity and Boundaries, When the Going Gets
Tough, Intercommunity Relationships," and "Community
Through the Eyes of God.
VT N05 004C1
SEEKING PEACE, UNITY, AND PURITY
This is part of a video
series produced on behalf of the Theological Task Force on
Peace, Unity, and Purity of the church. The series contains
content from presentations made to the task force during their
meetings. A leader guide is included with each video. The videos
are designed for use by theological reflection groups, adult
study groups, new member classes, officer training, commissioned
lay pastors, and much more.
BK N05 007C1
SEEKING TO BE FAITHFUL TOGETHER-MANUAL
Eason, Susan
This is a tool, based on three Bible passages, designed to help
congregations, presbyteries, and synods, deal with the
inevitable conflicts that are a part of all of our lives.
BK N05 048C1
SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN
Donnelly, Doris
This book offers concrete steps in the process of forgiveness.
Includes exercises for each section: "Becoming a
Peacemaker, Steps in the Process of Forgiveness,
Misunderstanding About Forgiveness, Obstacles in the Way of
Forgiveness," and "God's Forgiveness.
BK N05 006C1
SOWING SEEDS FOR PEACE: CHILDREN'S RESOURCES
Eason, Susan
A 5-session resource for children on peacemaking: "Making
Peace in the Home, Making Peace with God's Creation, Making
Peace by Sharing, Making Peace by Caring," and "Sowing
Seeds for Peace.
BK N05 052C1
TOP THE VIOLENCE!-LEADER'S GUIDE
Morris, Wilda K. W.
This study is appropriate for small-group and Sunday school
settings, and applicable to any demographic group. It is a
resource as a first step toward understanding the stresses,
concerns, and problems that confront today's children.
BK N05 051C1
STOP THE VIOLENCE!-STUDENT'S BOOK
Morris, Wilda K. W.
This book is about many things, but primarily it is about
how people-especially church people-can become a dynamic force
in addressing the violence of teenagers and exercise a
transforming influence in their lives. It helps to get church
and community organizations moving in the right direction.
VT N05 006C1
TALKING ABOUT TOUGH ISSUES
Watts, Richard G.
A self-directing videotape workshop. Its purpose is to help
church people become more comfortable and competent in dealing
with questions that produce disagreement and conflict. May be
used in a variety of settings, and in time periods that range
from 30 minutes to one hour for each of the six sessions.
BK N05 003C1
YOUTH IN PEACEMAKING
Buland, Donna Miller
Contains 12 sessions of peacemaking studies and activities
designed especially for youth. The activities are designed to be
practical and experiential.
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