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Equipping the Saints is the result of a conference held at Candler School of Theology in 2007 based on contextual education programs and best practices in divinity schools across the United States. Thirteen presentations were selected to represent the diversity of creative approaches in achieving the common task of preparing students for ministry. This book will encourage seminary professors to share what worked for them so they may effectively shape and form their students for ministry in the 21st century.
1. 'Sing! Prayer and Praise' song book available for pre-order
Written by Staff Reports
April 14, 2009
Nearly three years after the idea for a new praise and worship song book was presented, the creative journey is finally realized. The Sing! Prayer and Praise song book will have its official debut at General Synod 27....Continue Reading
2. Pilgrim Press and UCC Resources sites join UCC.org
Written by Gregg Brekke
February 10, 2009
In a further effort to simplify the process of getting information and obtaining materials, the UCC's web team and publishing group have consolidated all product ordering through an integrated e-commerce module on the UCC.org website...Continue Reading
1. The Art of Parables
Written by Staff Reports
February 8, 2009
A theologian, teacher and artists looks to scuplture and other artwork for a fresh, visually inspiried approach to the 31 parables of Jesus. A special emphasis is placed on ethical and social justice issues raised in these stories, Includes many illustrations and a CD for us in multimedia presentations.
2. Top 10 Ways to Defuse Your Congregations Time Bomb
Written Staff Reports
January 4, 2009
A church consultant shares tips on creating a church environment in which positive change can happen, laying the groundwork for a turnaround. This concise, fast-paced guide is loaded with real-world examples of things that can go wrong in congregations, and ways to address them.
3. Go Grow Your Church
Written by Staff Reports
January 4, 2009
An A.M.E. pastor offers an insider's perspective on what makes evangelism, stewardship, and administration unique in a majority African American church. Emphasizes practical steps for growth, targeted to clergy and lay leaders.
4. Caffeine & Christ
Written by Staff Reports
January 4, 2009
One of a series of four books by this author designed to be used as scripture-based discussion starters for a youth small-group meeting in a favorite coffee shop (hence the "Caffeine"), or an an ongoing curriculum. This edition covers the various aspects of Jesus' life, ministry, humanity and divinity. A mix of Bible study, discussion topics, contemporary references and humor.
5. Health Ministries
Written by Staff Reports
September 28, 2008
A succinct and comprehensive guide for churches to address health concerns in congregations and the wide community through a parish nurse ministry. Among the topics the health of teenagers, caring for caregivers, "the collapse of primary care medicine," and establishing a budget for a parish nurse ministry.
6. God in My Life
Written by Staff Reports
September 14, 2008
This is an unusual book in that it is comprised of short stories of faith written by a wide variety of people, apparently all from the United Church of Christ. The most effective are written by young people who discover God being active in their lives. Some good resources are included.
News Updates from The Pilgrim Press
Consumer Product Safety Information Compliance
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) sets strict new limits on the content of particular materials (lead and phthalates) that can be found in children's products and other consumer goods. Effective February 10, 2009, lead content is limited to 600 ppm; by August 14, 2011, this limit will be 100 ppm. This law includes all books and printed materials developed for children, ages 12 and younger. Every manufacturer, importer, and private labeler of a product subject to CPSIA manufactured or imported on or after November 12, 2008, must provide a General Certificate of Conformity. Third-party testing and certification are required for products covered by CPSIA, beginning December 22, 2008. Such products sold or shipped are required to meet the CPSIA standards by February 20, 2009.
The Pilgrim Press has taken steps to comply with this new legislation:
We have notified our vendors of the law and our need for Certifications of Compliance for all copies of products under CPSIA currently in inventory.
We have accumulated Certification of Compliance for each in-print title.
In 2007, The Pilgrim Press declared a number of children's titles out-of-print. The Pilgrim Press purchased these as co-published inventory through other publishers (John Hunt in UK; Shinko-Sha in Japan) who had printing done in China. Some remainder bookstores still have inventory. We have established a policy to work with such vendors on addressing this inventory.
Future shipments of Seasons of the Spirit and Gather 'Round curricula will include Certifications of Compliance.
Out-Of-Print Titles - Pulled February 2009
ISBN TITLE PUB DATE
16291 ACTING RELIGIOUS 9/15/2005
15597 AFRICAN AMER WOMEN TAPPING POWER 10/5/2004
17041 BECOMING A MULTICULTURAL CHURCH 5/2/2006
1387X BECOMING A NEW CHURCH 4/6/2000
16283 BOUND TOGETHER 2/8/2005
16488 CAN THIS CHURCH LIVE 8/26/2004
13802 CHILDREN TOGETHER 1/26/2001
1695X CONFESSIONS OF JEWISH PRIEST 8/31/2005
17164 CONNECTED SPIRITS 5/2/2007
15473 DEEP STUFF 4/30/2004
10617 DISCOVERING NC HYMNAL 10/30/1995
14426 EARTH STY-PSALMS AND PROPHET 11/1/2001
14418 EARTH STY-WISDOM TRADITIONS 11/1/2001
16097 FEMINIST COMP - DEUTERO-PAULINE 10/24/2003
15880 FEMINIST COMP JOHN-VOL 1 5/29/2003
15899 FEMINIST COMP JOHN-VOL 2 5/29/2003
16577 FEMINIST COMP TO ACTS OF THE APO 9/22/2004
16755 FEMINIST COMP TO CATHOLIC EPISTL 1/19/2005
15929 FEMINIST COMP TO LUKE 5/21/2004
1700X FEMINIST COMP TO MARIOLOGY 7/20/2005
15910 FEMINIST COMP TO MARK 5/21/2004
15902 FEMINIST COMP TO MATTHEW 5/21/2004
16089 FEMINIST COMP TO PAUL 7/14/2004
17546 FEMINIST COMP TO THE APOCRYPHA 7/19/2006
16666 GOD LISTENS TO YOUR CARE 12/29/2005
16658 GOD LISTENS TO YOUR LOVE 9/1/2005
17416 GOD LISTENS WHEN YOU'RE AFRAID 8/1/2006
16674 GOD LISTENS WHEN YOU'RE SAD 2/16/2005
14817 GRACE OF SOPHIA 5/6/2002
15309 HARVEST FOR THE WORLD 5/13/2003
16003 HELP ME REMEMBER 10/28/2005
16178 HOPE DEFERRED 5/23/2005
16321 I AM THIS ONE WALKING BESIDE ME 4/28/2005
14124 IN SEARCH OF FAITH 5/14/2001
14310 INSIGHTS - BIBLE DECISION MAKING 8/16/2001
14043 INSIGHTS - BIBLE SPIRITUAL DISCI 9/22/2000
13764 INSIGHTS - FACING CHANGE 9/22/2000
15570 INSIGHTS - JOB 2/26/2003
17362 INSIGHTS - LOVE 8/4/2006
15538 INSIGHTS - POWERS & PRINCIPALITI 2/26/2003
13357 INSIGHTS - USERS GUIDE TO THE BI 7/13/1999
14299 INSIGHTS - WOMEN IN THE BIBLE 8/16/2001
13993 INTRO-ASIAN FEMINIST THEOLOGY 9/12/2000
14833 INTRO-FEMINIST CHRISTOLOGIES 5/10/2002
1499X INTRO-FEMINIST CULTURAL HERMENEU 9/27/2002
14183 INTRO-FEMINIST IMAGES OF GOD 3/19/2001
1440X INTRO-FEMINIST PASTORAL CARE AND 9/19/2001
14051 INTRO-PRACTICAL FEMENINT THEOL 9/12/2000
13829 INTRO-REDEMPTION IN CHR FEMINISM 6/12/2000
13799 INTRO-THEALOGY 6/12/2000
14485 KNOWLEDGE THAT MATTERS 1/25/2002
11567 LANGUAGE OF THE NCH 5/13/1996
16704 MY RED COUCH 10/28/2005
11559 N CENTURY BK OF CAROLS 8/22/1996
15686 NURTURING FAITH AND HOPE 10/20/2004
14329 OUR DAUGHTER MARTHA 9/1/2001
14191 PANDEMONIUM TREMENDUM 4/25/2001
13292 PARTNERS IN COVENANT 4/12/1999
16496 PENTECOSTAL COMM - 1 JOHN 2 JOHN 6/1/2004
1650X PENTECOSTAL COMM - 1 PETER 2 PET 6/1/2004
14906 PILGRIM PRAYER-GRANDMOTHERS 10/3/2002
1552X PILGRIM PRAYER-MEALTIME 6/4/2003
15864 PILGRIM PRAYER-PEOPLE LIVING WIT 9/10/2004
15945 PILGRIM PRAYER-SINGLE FATHERS 9/23/2004
14728 PILGRIM PRAYER-SINGLE MOTHERS 3/18/2002
14094 POT LIKKER STORIES 6/1/2001
15813 REVIVE YOUR MAINLINE CONGREGATON 11/18/2003
1020X RITE OF CONFIRMATION 4/10/1995
15937 SEVEN SONGS OF CREATION 6/2/2004
15726 SOLOMONS SUCCESS 11/14/2006
17119 SPIRITUAL COMPANION TO HOW TO GE 5/2/2006
17188 SPIRITUAL TRIAGE 2/23/2006
16208 TEVYE'S GRANDCHILDREN 8/31/2004
16372 THANKS BE TO GOD 5/23/2005
1597X THESE THREE: THE THEOLOGICAL VIR 3/15/2004
16798 THIS OLD CHURCH 10/11/2005
15775 TRANSGENDER JOURNEYS 10/22/2003
16690 WELLS OF WISDOM 5/6/2005
16844 WISING UP 11/10/2005
15279 WOMEN PREACHING 7/26/2004
