For Teachers

• Godly Play
• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
• Francis and Friends
• Please let us know of others you’ve used that you recommend

• Journey 2 Adulthood
• Confirm not Conform (available in Diocesan Library)
• Nooma videos by Rob Bell – the Diocesan office has 24 videos and a license. “a series of short films that explore our world from a perspective of Jesus. NOOMA is an invitation to search, question, and join the discussion.”
• Films from ‘The Work of the People‘ (not specifically just for youth – has a subscription fee)

Video Resources

• Variety of videos, video series, and ‘visual liturgy’ from ‘The Work of the People‘ site (fee)
• ‘Amplified Church’ and ‘Transforming through Love’ series
• Several video curricula in the Diocesan Library
• Discovery Series (for adult inquirers)
• Nooma videos by Rob Bell – the Diocesan office has 24 videos and a license. “a series of short films that explore our world from a perspective of Jesus. NOOMA is an invitation to search, question, and join the discussion.”

Courses, seminars, etc.

• “Transforming Questions” Free downloadable course through Forward Movement
• Forma – Christian Formation resources
• Education for Ministry (EfM)
• Alban Institute – An independent not-for-profit institution that offers seminars for congregational leaders both clergy and laity on topics such as congregational transformation, planning, and leadership.
• Stalcup School of Theology for the Laity at Brite Divinity School – lecture series
• Brite Divinity School – Lifelong Learning programs
• Lombard Mennonite Peace Center – courses in mediation skills, etc.
• Word and Wine – 4-part Bible study collaboration between a church and a vineyard in Brenham, Texas.
• Following the Way – study resources and prayer practices

Bible in the Life of the Church

“I see this project as utterly foundational for our life together: I can hardly stress that enough.” – Archbishop Justin Welby

Bible in the Life of the Church (BILC) is a toolbox of resources and materials related to studying the Bible developed for use across the entire Anglican Communion. Click the link above to access the materials, which are grouped by type (what kind of resource is it?), by topic (what is it about?), and by audience (who is it for?).

Translations

• a dizzying array of text translations compiled at Tyndale Tech
• Audio in a variety of languages
• View passages in sign language

Parallel and Interlinear study tools

• The Bible Tool: add or remove versions for comparison
• Gospel Parallels: 4 Canonical Gospels – and other combinations
• Hebrew  and  Greek interlinear presentations

Manuscripts

• View the Aleppo Codex online
• View the Codex Sinaiticus online
• Manuscript comparator (compare variants, etc.)

Grace for Creation

The Episcopal Church’s Response to the Environmental Crisis

In 2011, the Episcopal Church House of Bishops issued a pastoral letter on the environment. In response, a five-week study course titled A Life of Grace for the Whole World has been created. The curriculum follows the five sections of this letter.

In the Beginning – A Video Curriculum Exploring the Catechism of Creation

The four-week, video-based curriculum “invites you to explore science and faith through the lens of leading ordained scientists in The Episcopal Church. The curriculum provides four weeks of free downloadable lesson plans, discussion questions, and links to corresponding videos for each class. Explore the Bible’s basic doctrine of creation, the modern scientific worldview, perspectives on the Big Bang and evolution, and the biblical roots for environmental care. This course serves as an excellent platform for a Sunday School or adult formation course to delve into A Catechism of Creation, a downloadable document that explores The Episcopal Church’s understanding of creation in the traditional question-and-answer format, available for free download here. Developed in partnership with the Committee on Science, Technology and Faith, this video curriculum allows a sense of wonder and discovery to play a part in building care for creation in our faith communities.” (as described on the Forward Movement website)

This resource is free from Forward Movement.

See also the Facebook page of the Science, Technology, and Faith Network.

Baptism

• Claiming the Vision – A five-topic series related to Baptism. Each topic has a series of short video clips, with discussion questions.

Confirmation

For Youth:

• Confirm not Conform
• My Faith, My Life
• I Will With God’s Help
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Theologies of Confirmation for the 21st Century

Also, see resources and research from The Confirmation Project.

For Adults:

• Discovery Series video curriculum (in the Diocesan library)
• Around One Table – Exploring Episcopal Identity – 16 session series – (curriculum guide and material in the Diocesan library) and 5-part report

Marriage

Report from the Task Force on the Study of Marriage – download in English or Spanish from The Episcopal Church website.

Video series studies

• Claiming the Vision – A five-topic series related to Baptism. Each topic has a series of short video clips, with discussion questions.
• “Celebrate what’s right with the world” – by National Geographic photographer DeWitt Jones

Visit our page on Racial Healing, Reconciliation and Justice

Just Faith – An ecumenical resource for exploring justice issues. You might contact the organization to find a course already running near you or start one. The program also has shorter modules on specific topics and major issues of our day.

Living Room Conversations – how to have discussions about complex topics, with people whose opinions differ widely. The Rev. Linda Taylor is very involved in this organization; St. Luke’s in the Meadow has successfully hosted several of these conversations.