Partners In Education

Workshop Designs
Faith Growth
Planning
Resources
Lectionary Resources
Faith Practices
Seasons of the Spirit
Gather 'Round
Consulting

UCC Partners In Education

Are available to help local congregations with ministries of education!

Are persons who are committed to the teaching ministries of the church and to the partnerships which have existed for many years in local church, association, conference, and national settings of the United Church of Christ to nurture and support our growth as a people of faith.

Have information and continue to learn about United Church of Christ resources, including:

Resources published by United Church of Christ instrumentalities and groups.

Pilgrim Press and United Church Press books.
Curricula developed by the United Church of Christ.

Offer workshops to help leaders in congregations plan and develop vibrant ministries of education.

Are growing in faith and are adding to their skills for teaching ministries.

Help local churches plan and provide effective teaching ministries through area workshops and consultation requests from local and regional settings in most UCC conferences.

Conference Contacts for Partners In Education

Please contact your Conference Office for further information about Partners In Education and find out how Partners can be most helpful to your congregation. To get the name and contact information for the person coordinating Partners In Education in a conference please contact R. Kenneth Ostermiller, Minister for Curriculum Development (see contact information on the right) or call toll free: 866-822-8224 Ext. 3866

Faith Growth Resources

Refresh, Recharge, Renew Your Faith
Contemplative Prayer
Identifying Issues and Developing a Listening Process
Nothing Takes the Place of Bible Study
Naming What We Do

Planning the Church's Education Ministry

Guide to Curriculum Selection
Curriculum Choices 2010-2011
The "Whys" of Christian Education
Criteria for Choosing Resources
The Elements of Curriculum
What Do You Believe?
Making Faithful Choices About Curriculum
Questions to Ask When Selecting Curriculum and Resources

Information and Resources for Educational Ministries

Discovering the Treasures in Resources of the United Church of Christ
Pastor as Teacher Workshop
101 Ideas for Adults to Grow in Faith
Youth Ministry in Your Congregation
Ideas for Exploring Affirming Faith: A Congregation's Guide to Confirmation
Ministry With Young Adults
Mission Throughout the Year
Music in Education and Worship
Children in Worship
The Kerygma Program Information
The Thoughtful Christian Information

Lectionary Curricula and Resources

Artfully Done: A Workshop on the Arts in Congregational Life
Learning to Pray: A Leader's Workshop
The Art of Asking Questions
The Music of Lent and Easter
Scripture Splash: Helping Folks Not Be Afraid of the Bible
Engaging the Word: Books on Bible Study for Leaders to Read Together
A Lectionary Blueprint

Seasons of the Spirit

Introducing Seasons of the Spirit
Seasons of the Spirit Resources for Children
Exploring Seasons of the Spirit Resources For Youth (ages 12-18
Exploring the Multiage Learning Environment in Seasons of the Spirit Resources
Exploring Seasons of the Spirit Adult Resources
Exploring Congregational Life resources
Artfully Done: Seasons of the Spirit Workshop on the Arts
Exploring the Use of Technology in Seasons of the Spirit
The Wired Church
TQ Survey
Spirit Sightings
Priscilla Puppet -Some Additional Helpful Hints
Frequently Asked Questions
Helping Churches Use Seasons