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for study groups and workshops to stimulate theological reflection

 
Available Materials


Introductory Materials

FF0020

FFO Manual

 Mr. Sean - Patrick Hogan
A how-to manual.

Available from IT! Resource Centre only

 US$20.00
A practical guide to leading a small group discussion. Although written for facilitators of FFO workshops, this guide can be used for Bible Studies, Support Groups, and other types of small group discussions.

FF0030

FFO Brochure

 Rev. Art Griffin, 1993
A brochure

Available from IT! Resource Centre only.

 free
A brief overview of the mission and ministry of the FFO of the UFMCC.

FF0930

Theological Education: FFO's hope
US$2.50

FF0940

Living Out the Original Hope

 Rev. Jennie Boyd-Bull
A position paper.   US$2.50
An introduction to the ministry of the FFO of the UFMCC.

Nurturing Community

FF2180

An Inclusive Language/Inclusiveness Workshop

 Rev. Helene Loper, 1995
1 Session, 2 hours

Available from IT! Resource Centre only

 US$7.50
This workshop focues on human processes and discovering how language is used. It is not a "how to" or "what to" lecture or experience. It is not merely about sexism, racism or other "ism" but goes to the core thought patterns which set up exclusiveness.

Topics include:

Name Tags
Word Search Puzzle
Playing with a metaphor
Dualism
Names for God
Gender and pets
Hymnal activity
Leader's Information
Resources
and much, much more.

FF2620

Do Not Fear, Only Believe

 FFO Commission, 1986
6 sessions of 2 hours each.   US$5.00
This study series is designed to equip the saints of UFMCC for ministry with each other when we are faced with aids or suffering any major loss.

The topics are:

Moving beyond our fear
Moving beyond our homophobia
Does God cause suffering?
Is sin punished with disease?
Grieving as healing
What is our response?

FF2630

Imaginative Relationships: Foundations for Vision

 Rev. Art Griffin, 1993
5 sessions of 2 - 2 1/2 hours each.   US$5.00
A (Lenten) study series which provides and opportunity to reflect on our images and beliefs and to share them with others in a safe environment.

The topics are:

God
Self
Others
UFMCC and the Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual communities
Jesus of Nazareth.

FF2930

Toward a Theology of Ordination

 FFO., 1995
Various papers.

Available from IT! Resource Centre only

 US$3.00
FFO compiled this collection of voices exploring the question of "What is Ordination within UFMCC?". These papers do not answer the question, but rather provide a starting point for the discussion.

Contributors include:

Rev. Pat Bumgardner
Rev. Kittredge Cherry
Rev. Elder J. Wilhelmina A. Hein
Rev. Michael Horn
Rev. Sylvanus Maduka
Rev. Candace Shultis
Ms. Marion C. E. Briggs
Ms. Patricia L. MacAodha

Promoting Wholeness

FF4120 Embodiment: Sexuality and Spirituality FFO Commission
1 session, 3 hours   US$5.00
A workshop offering the participant the gift of deepening their understanding of their sexuality and their faith

Explores:

A sexual time-line
A spiritual time-line
Sexual stories as Sacred/sacramental experiences
The God experience.

FF4130

Promoting Wholeness

 Dr. Cynthia Chandler, 1992
1 session, 2 hours   US$5.00
A workshop seeking to find the balance between the spiritual and personal dimensions of the five major life areas we all have:
Physical
Emotional
Social
Occupational
Intellectual

FF4610

Resurrection Possibilities

 Rev. Robert Hogg, 1987
6 sessions of 2 hours each   US$5.00
A (Lenten) study series designed to help people to get in touch with their experiences of grief, loss, and death, and their beliefs.

The topics are:

Death
We are living, We make decisions
Dying in life, The losses we live
After Death: Life
Good grief
Celebrating death.

Respecting Diversity

FF6010

Toward a Theology of Sexuality, Volume 1

 Sharon M. Parker, Gina L. Hartung, Rev. Dr. Robert E. Goss, Wendell Buck, and Rev. Dr. Charles Bidwell, 1995
Various position papers.   US$7.50
Subjects include
The Christa: Female Imagery of Christ
Recovering Jesus' Sexuality
Obsessing About that Damned Miracle Baby Again!
Eye of the Dragonfly: A Theology of Sexuality
Gay Theology: What is it?
Spirit and Sex in a Faerie Gathering: A Personal Reflection

FF6120

Spiritual Diversity

 Ms. Marion Briggs and Rev. Charles Bidwell, 1993
6 sessions of 2 - 2 1/2 hours each.   US$5.00
This workshop encourages us to explore our personal theology and its implications as well as to expand our appreciation of the diverse views and beliefs held by others on their spiritual journeys and to discover joy and insight along the way.

Topics include:

God and Creation
Communion, Prayer
Salvation
Jesus
Trinity
Sin and Forgiveness
Life after Death
The Bible
Christianity

FF6130

Talking to Abba: The Prayer Pattern Jesus Taught

 Rev. Dr. Charles Bidwell, 1996
1 session of 1 - 1 1/2 hours

Available from IT! Resource Centre only

 US$5.00
A workshop designed to help us realize that we are free to pray in terms that are meaningful to us and to realize that when words become familiar they are often recited mechanically and demand almost no attention to their meaning on our part.

This workshop consists of:

a guided meditation
talk of interpretations and translations
examples of other wordings
a small group exercise to write your own version of this prayer.

FF6140

Affirm Your Faith: The UFMCC Statement of Faith

 Rev. Dr. Charles Bidwell, 1996
1 session of 1 - 1 1/2 hours

Available from IT! Resource Centre only

 US$5.00
A workshop designed to help us review and understand the UFMCC Statement of Faith, to realize that we can influence the future statement of faith, and allow member congregations to send messages on our theology and beliefs to the Elders and General Council.

This workshop consists of:

a talk about interpretations
a set of exercises to explore meanings for ourselves
an exercise in small groups to write your own version of this creed.

Exploring Ethics

FF8120

Ethics and the Church Community

 Dr. Cynthia Chandler and Rev. Charles Bidwell, 1996
1 session, 3 hours   US$5.00
A workshop designed to help church members better understand the terminology of ethics, implications of not having a code of ethics and types of ethics.

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