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The Collection

In addition to video and print resources, the Resource Center for Churches has a growing collection of interactive resources designed to encourage sharing and community building. Available resources include:

  • Labyrinth - A canvas Chartres labyrinth, 30' in diameter. Rental Fee: $15.00/week for Presbyterians, $40.00/week for Other Members, and $100/week for Non-Members. Also available: a number of print resources about the labyrinth.
  • A Prayer Path - A kit designed to facilitate a labyrinth experience. Includes instructions for setting up a number of "stations" designed to help participants shed the worries of daily life and grasp the sacred. Also includes: 6 copies of an audio guide on CD, 10 copies of a student journal, and 1 copy each of the videos needed for two of the stations. Rental Fee: $10.00 for Members, $15.00 for Non-Members.
  • Parachute - A large rainbow colored nylon parachute with handles. Comes with a notebook of suggested activities. Rental Fee: $8.50/week.
  • Prayer in Motion - A kit designed to help participants learn about prayer and plan a prayer concert for their community. Includes: a leader's guide, 6 copies of a student resource, a CD and video used in the sessions. Rental Fee: $10.00 for Members, $15.00 for Non-Members.
  • Making a Difference - A kit designed to help participants learn about and engage in meaningful service. Rental Fee: $10.00 for Members, $15.00 for Non-Members
  • Discovering Jesus - A kit designed to help participants explore the life of Jesus through a multi-media journey, with a particular focus on the events of Jesus' birth. Includes: a leader's guide, 10 copies of the participant's guide, 6 copies of an audio-guide on CD, and 1 copy each of the videos needed for two of the stations. Rental Fee: $10.00 for Members, $15.00 for Non-Members.
  • Remembering Christmas - A game puzzle to facilitate sharing and celebrating Christmas. For 1-25 players, ages 6 and older.

  • The Family Puzzle - A game puzzle for discovering and celebrating family strengths. For 1-24 players, ages 6 and older.
  • FaithTalk (Youth) - For use with youth and their parents or with small intergenerational groups, these question cards are designed to encourage meaningful sharing of memories, activities, specific events, and value forming experiences of faith.

  • FaithTalk with Children - Designed to provide opportunities for parents or other adults to have meaningful conversations with children about God’s presence and faithfulness in their lives. Questions center around the topics of wondering, memories, actions and feelings, and growing together.
  • Can of Squirms - A role play/dialogue game of fun and discovery. Games available for: Grade School/Intermediate Children; Junior Highs; Youth (General and Sex Education editions); Adults; and Intergenerational Groups.
  • Tower of Babel - A set of four world community games for youth and adults. Can accommodate three to fifty players.

We also have a few resources designed to facilitate hands-on learning about other cultures and faith traditions. Available resources include:

  • Jewish Curriculum Kit - Includes artifacts to help teach about traditions of Judaism. Rental Fee: $6.00 for Members, $11.00 for Non-Members
  • Native American Curriculum Kit - Includes artifacts to help teach about Native American Spirituality. Rental Fee: $6.00 for Members, $11.00 for Non-Members.
  • Kwanzaa Celebration Kit - Includes items to facilitate in celebrating Kwanzaa. Rental Fee: $6.00 for Members, $11.00 for Non-Members.

 

Reserving and Using Interactive Resources

Like videos, these interactive resources should be reserved in advance to ensure availability. Those items which do not list a rental fee may be used free of charge unless your use involves shipping; then you will be charged for shipping and handling.

 

 

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Resource Center for Churches

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