Terms for Borrowing

The Diocesan office has a video library covering a variety of topics (see catalog below). These tapes can be borrowed from the Diocese and used for group studies, discussion starters, teaching, and can bring greater depth and understanding into your congregation.

Items can be checked out for two weeks except for "Series" items which can be kept out longer depending on the length of the series. We do request that borrowers cover postage costs which are as follows:

1-5 tapes $6.00
6-10 tapes $10.00

We will send your order upon receipt of your request and payment for shipping at the Diocesan office. All materials will be sent and are to be returned by Postal Service priority mail.

There will be a late charge of $1.00 for every day that materials are not returned to our office by the due date.

It will be up to you to see to it that materials receive the proper care by keeping them clean, in their cases, and returned to our office within the allotted time period. The borrower will be responsible to replace any damaged or lost materials.

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A section in our library offers various courses, seminars and manuals covering a number of topics.  Some of these materials can be reviewed and then participant and leader materials can be ordered for the number of members that will be participating.  Click here to look at these offerings.

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...The Aging

V 81 I Never Planned on This
                         46 min. Filmakers Library

This reassuring video examines normal, healthy aging, showing that it is part of a gradual biological process that begins at birth. We are aging long before we reach old age. Our hearing becomes less acute after age ten, we lose height after twenty-five, and our immune system declines in our thirties. And yet our body adapts and we hardly notice these changes. It is interesting to note that we are the only species to age beyond the reproductive years. In fact, most animals in the wild do not live up to their genetic potential, faced with natural predators. Experts such a John Rowe, M.D. of Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City tells us that most older people are quite fit, and able to live independently. Studies conducted at the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore, and at the University of Western Ontario show that with proper exercise and diet the heart of a fit seventy-year-old can be as strong as the heart of a sedentary thirty-year-old. The way a person ages is influenced by a complex interplay of genetic, environmental and social factors. We meet people in their nineties who have the key ingredients to a happy old — independence. The film concludes with a prescription for leading productive lives after retirement.

V 15 The (In)Dignity of Aging
                     60 min. (ESMA) Episcopal Society for Ministry on Aging

A condensed version of the original telecast for use at diocesan, parish, and community levels for the education and program development of aging ministries.

V 115 Mandated Reporter with Betty White
                           27 min. California Department of Aging

We all look forward to retirement... the "Golden Years". Unfortunately, these golden years are often tarnished by a hidden crime called elder abuse. Learn what you can do as a mandated reporter. Watch "Lifeline.. Recognizing Elder Abuse". Together, we can be a lifeline!

V 96 My Mother, My Father
                      33 min. Terra Nova Films

This video shows four real-life families each struggling in their own way with the stresses and changes involved in caring for a frail older parent. Each family is refreshingly honest as they talk about the stresses and rewards of their care giving situations. What this does is help the viewer open up as well to the deep and often conflicting feelings involved in care giving and decisions about care giving. Because of this, ample time and competent facilitating need to be given for discussion after this video is seen.

V 95 My Mother, My Father-Seven Years Later
                           42 min. Terra Nova Films

This video is a follow-up showing the four families presented in the video, "My Mother, My Father." Viewers will see the progression of each family as they have continued to care for their parent's developing frailty over a seven year period.

V 74 When The Music Stops/Windows In The Brain
                    20 min. Dr. Lewis Judd

9:30 Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief
This video addresses the need in Honduras in response to the floods that occurred as a result of Hurricane Mitch. But beyond that, it also deals with the continuing need and resources needed to rebuild this devastated country not only from this recent disaster, but also from floods that have occurred over the last ten years. It also reveals how God has turned a bad situation into good because of the generous support of Episcopalians through the Presiding Bishop’s Fund and the witness of Christ to a stricken people.

WELCOME to the PARTY (15 min.) Introduces the idea of the Eucharist as a joyous celebration that children can enter into quite naturally, and examines attitudes and approaches to children receiving communion. It features Christine Hinrichs, a Denver educator, with the Rev. Michael Houlik, Rector of Good Samaritan Church, Gunnison, Colorado. In the second segment,

HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS, a mime takes us through a brief synopsis (3 min.) of the history of children receiving communion. In the final segment,

SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGY (12 min.), the Rt. Rev. William C. Frey, Bishop of Colorado, discusses the importance of including all members in the celebrative meal so that all may be a part of the lifetime process of deepening understanding of the Eucharist.

V 73 Children in Crisis
                     Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief

This six-part series profiles ordinary people who seek to reclaim and nurture the sacredness that can be found in everyday life. Host Thomas Moore, best-selling author of Care of the Soul and Soulmates, reflects on how by following their example, we can all gain greater satisfaction in our lives and come to a deeper knowledge of what it means to be human.

Stories have the power to heal and set free - particularly the stories of our own lives, recreated, reimagined and relived.

By paying attention to our homes and neighborhoods we discover the spiritual geography of our lives.

All our activities - work, art or chores - can enhance and deepen our spiritual lives.

V 44 Extending the Arms of Christ
                     30 min. Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief

This presentation gives us a glimpse into the workings of the Presiding Bishop's Fund For World Relief. Have you ever wondered where all that money goes? This will answer your questions as well as give you a feel for the people that are being helped.

V 31 Give Me An Answer
                      Three 30 minute sections InterVarsity Video

Features Cliffe Knechtle who answers tough questions about your faith. Questions like, "Does God really send people to hell? Doesn't science disprove Christianity? Why are there so many hypocrites in the church? Isn't the Bible full of errors?"

V 86 He Is Not Silent
                      17 min. 2100 Productions

HE IS NOT SILENT is music...is stories...is animation...is mime...is rap...is refreshing...is a bold exploration of what God says about: 1. GOD (What's God like?) 2. SIN (What's the problem?) 3. JESUS (Does God care?) 4. RESPONSE (What's God want?). HE IS NOT SILENT is NOT boring... is NOT your ordinary gospel presentation. (Featuring "He Is Not Silent," performed by OUT OF THE GREY.

Each tape has 3 thirty minute segments. In her wonderfully articulated yet down to earth style Rebecca Manley Pippert talks about living the Christian life and gives fresh insights about who we are as Christians. If you liked the "Out of the Saltshaker" series, you will find this series equally as good.

The discussion of love inevitably moves toward the contrasting concept of hate. "Love thy neighbor" acquires a new meaning in the discussion and expands the discussion of the relationship of love and hate with God.

Scholars and theologians discuss the meaning of prayer in a variety of contexts. Out of the experience of viewing this tape one can develop a true sense of the multiple meanings of the relationship of prayer to God.

V 53 I Am There, Discovering Christ in the Poor
                    28 min. Journey Communications

For those who have made a pilgrimage to Haiti or Jamaica, the experience of visiting the Caribbean's poor remains vivid and haunting -- a source of both sorrow and joy. The images include children scrounging through the garbage for food...the prayerful celebration of a family receiving a new home...a grateful "thank you" from a man who, with your help, has finally escaped the terrible cycle of poverty. Through Food for the Poor's video, "I Am There," we invite you to share the pilgrimage experience in a visual journey that captures both the sorrow and joys of our unique ministry. See the successes of your work and use this evangelistic tool to share your concern for the poor with others in your community. We welcome and encourage you to host group showings and invite your friends and neighbors to become a part of Food for the Poor's ongoing outreach to the poor.

V 93 Knowing the Will of God
                    40 min. InterVarsity Video - Urbana Speakers Series

Roberta Hestenes, President, Eastern College, presents an emotional and dynamic witness on the will of God. She states, "To do the will of God is — it is. Knowing the will of God is tough, not obvious, not easy but it is joy. Her stories and experiences provide the viewer with exceptional witness to the power of the Holy Spirit working among all people.

"QUESTIONS OF FAITH" SERIES
                    6 Videocassettes - Time ranges from 17 to 26 minutes each

Throughout life, we find ourselves face to face with basic questions of belief and meaning. Sometimes we outgrow our answers. We may even decide the questions themselves don't really matter any longer. But humans seem to thirst for meaning, and to find it, every generation must ask these questions anew in the light of their times. This series presents a variety of contemporary thinkers giving their response. A great discussion starter.

The struggle to find meaning in the basic questions of faith change with time and circumstance. This series explores a variety of opinions on faith, by Protestants, Roman Catholics and Jews. (6 video tapes with instruction guide)

A provocative discussion on Jesus as man, philosopher, prophet; son of God and/or God. Different views will be explored by a variety of scholars, theologians and clerical professionals.

The discussion centers on what is really in the truth as written in the Bible. The questions relate to the Bible as history, the word of God and authors.

Differing opinions are expressed as participants explore the truth and its source.

When the concept of justice is discussed the social issues of our society enter the conversation. This tape provides a look into the social issues as they relate to faith and what should be done to respond to the issues.

The activities, culture and influences of various people contribute to the acquisition of faith. Influence of the environment and its people and resources all make up faith in the context of religious practices.

A definition of body and soul predominates the thinking as death is discussed. Scholars in this tape discuss death and the afterlife. A topic which is often avoided and even denied. Some concepts included are immortality, resurrection, redemption and communion of saints.

"QUESTIONS OF FAITH III" SERIES
                    6 Videocassette - Time ranges from 21 to 27 minutes each

Basic questions of belief and meaning come to us in our lives. In every generation we struggle to find new meaning that fits what we know. A variety of contemporary thinkers reflect on such issues in this series, accompanied by a study guide.

An exploration of the differences between faith and belief is presented. Why does faith matter and what does it mean to you?

What is worship? When does worship happen and does it happen outside of church? What is the value of worship?

The Judeo-Christian view of sexuality is discussed. What can these faiths offer non-traditional relationships?

What are the most problematic moral issues faced by the culture and what would you say?

Scholars discuss the meaning of sin and salvation.

What is grace and how does it happen? The elusive meaning of grace is discussed in the context of God’s intervention. The mystery of miracles is explored in the context of miracles as described in the bible.

"QUESTIONS OF FAITH IV" SERIES
                    6 Videocassettes - Time ranges from 21 to 25 minutes each

Certain basic questions of belief and meaning come to us over and over in our lives. Sometimes we think we've got them answered. Other times we think we've gone beyond them. But the world and circumstances of our lives change. And so, in every generation, we struggle to find new meaning that fits what we now know In this series a variety of contemporary thinkers reflect on such issues. We hope that what they say will provoke responses in you and will help in your struggle with the questions.

Basic questions of religion, God, faith come into our lives. This series continues the excellent approach of using many scholars and theologians to explore difficult questions of faith. (6 video tapes with discussion guide.

Questions discussed in this tape evoke additional questions, particularly whether God is love or God is power which one scholar says is the fundamental contradiction in the Christian religion. We are exposed to a framework of God in light of the holocaust, ecology, hunger and famine as well as a relationship of God and the Cross.

The discussion centers on change and the relationships encountered between money and faith. As one scholar indicated, "money is the root of all evil--I believe the lack of money is the root of evil" A provocative discussion that seems to put money into a realistic perspective vis a vie God.

Surprising revelations by Terry Wait while imprisoned and the Rev. Robert Schuller during the televangelist’s exposé offer insightful and thought provoking ideas about faith and fear. Other scholars explore the topic that fear prevents receiving gifts from God or that it is faith moving in the wrong direction.

V 63 The Role of Prayer in Spiritual Awakening
                     26 min. Inspirational Media (Campus Crusade for Christ)

Dr. J. Edwin Orr is featured in his address to a conference on prayer in 1976. Dr. Orr explores the history of revival and the fact that it has always been preceded by concerted, extended prayer by Christian people from many different denominations. This presentation is a real opportunity to learn from our past and see God's ministry go forth.

V 89 The Search (New Age in a New Light)
                     26 min. InterVarsity Video

Deliberately or unknowingly, many adopt the subtle claims of the New Age movement in their search for spiritual reality. For New Agers, fulfillment comes from within the self, not from traditional answers. Many Christians dismiss New Age spiritually as a fad, or fear it as a conspiracy. Instead, Christians need to lovingly confront New Age thinking with Biblical truth. Listen to New Agers describe their personal beliefs. Hear Christian experts analyze these New Age claims with integrity and insight. The Search: New Age in a New Light shows that our quest for spiritual reality is answered only in Jesus Christ.

V 3 The Seven Circles Of Prayer
                    32 min. Housetop Productions

This presentation begins with the common human experience of life and draws us into the Christian understanding of spirituality. It describes the journey of discovery of four individuals in real life situations, as they pass through seven circles of prayer which lead to Christ as the center.

V 80 Stephen Ministry at Work
                     14:45 Stephen Ministries

A brief introduction to the "Stephen Ministry" concept and how to acquire additional information. Stephen Ministry is a way to reach out to others in your congregation as well as your community.

V 87 Ultimate Party (Living Life to the Fullest)
                    22 min. InterVarsity Video

Is the "good life" the abundant life that Jesus Christ offers? How do we get the most out of life? ULTIMATE PARTY gives you and your friends an opportunity to discuss these real life issues. In this fast-paced video young adults talk candidly about what they expect from life. A unique comparison between what people want and what God requires, ULTIMATE PARTY will challenge you to take a look at your values and relationship with Jesus Christ.

To be holy is to reveal God’s presence which is a gift. The discussion evolves around the sacraments and sacramental moment as the way holiness takes form. The scholars and theologians provide some thought provoking meanings of holiness.

V 88 Worldview Boutique
                    25 min. InterVarsity Video

In our pluralistic society, truth is often overruled by personal preferences. The resulting relativism tolerates all philosophies, moral choices and lifestyles. While affirming the value of diversity, WORLDVIEW BOUTIQUE takes a look at what it means to live in a world that values tolerance more than conviction, and discusses practical ways to maintain Christian distinctiveness while influencing others with the gospel. WORLDVIEW BOUTIQUE features the insights of Dr. Saphir Athyal, authors Don Posterski and Peter Moore, and the talents of Peculiar People, a Christian drama team.

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V 90 Acolytes, Greeters, Ushers
                     23 min. UMCom Productions

This very usable, three-part video will provide invaluable help for your church in training those who are called to assist with worship. The video's ministry-centered orientation will help acolytes, greeters, and ushers understand their roles as worship leaders. Its flexible design lets you tailor training to your congregation, regardless of how the greeting and ushering responsibilities are assigned. Careful attention to practical detail assures that worship leaders will be familiar with every aspect of their—seating late arrivals to what to do if a candle won't light. The ecumenical approach of this video means that Protestant churches will find it useful in part or in whole.

3 Tapes – Trinity Institute May 26-28, 1998

These two tapes, produced in this diocese during the summer of 1994, include presentations on Kerygma, Serendipity, Disciples of Christ in Community, Living the Good News, Education for Ministry, the catechumenate, designing your own Bible study, Paraklete Press, Discovery, Active Parenting, In Dialogue with Scripture and Why Can't We All Just Get Along?, and several other programs for adult education which are being used, effectively, in our diocese. This is a way to get a better feel for whether or not you might want to use these programs.

ASSIMILATING NEW MEMBERS (THE WORKSHOP VIDEO)
          Alban Institute, Inc. 2 tapes of 3 segments each

This series will take you step-by-step through a two-day seminar conducted by Roy Oswald of The Alban Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The audience at this seminar was strongly ecumenical with six denominations represented as well as several independent congregations. St. Luke's hosted the event and invited others to join them. Only the formal presentation was taped.

V 7 Bring A Friend To Church
                     13:09 St. Martin's Church, Texas

A look at an evangelism program developed at St. Martin's Church in Texas. The tape illustrates how Episcopalians can be helped to focus on sharing their blessings. It demonstrates how this congregation planned and prepared for the "Bring a Friend to Church" month. The tape is a very good start for parish motivation to establish a similar program.

Eight Bishops share their vision for their diocese in the 21st century. Hear what these leaders have to   say for themselves about the roles and functions of bishops in light of criticism that "the linkages between local congregations and wider structures are seen as ineffectual and growing weaker."

Three video cassettes (five sessions).  Reproducible seminar notebook with presentation outlines, charts and graphs.

God hasn’t changed in over 1,000,000 years. But our culture is redefined every 3-5 years, and research shows that most people are confused about their future while remaining pessimistic about the Church. How can you minister effectively in light of these realities? Researcher and author George Barna has helped thousands of chuarch leaders address these changes for more than a decade in his popular Understanding Ministry in a Changing Culture seminar. Now, for this first time, his two-day, intensive exploration of ministry and culture is available in this video seminar, The Church in a Changing Culture. It is the only seminar of its kind, partly because it focuses on methodology, not theology. The principles you learn here can be applied in a wide variety of ministry contexts, with one unifying principle: We must never compromise the Gospel.

Session 2 (1 hr., 7 min.)

How do I plan for Christian education? Who will teach? How will I encourage teachers to do their very best? What kind of support do volunteers need? These questions are familiar ones to those who lead church education programs. Through this course, leaders will learn skills to help them be more effective in guiding and shaping learning ministry.

                   Net Video, Lubbock Texas; Includes Leaders Guide, audio tape, outline form

This idea-pack helps lay leaders understand why members become inactive and illustrates ways to produce maximum results with minimum energy expenditure.

• Five reasons why people remain active in churches

• Eight reasons why people become inactive

• The eight stages of withdrawal from active to inactive status

• Six principles for how and when to contact inactives

• A twelve-step outline for influential conversations with inactives

V 98 Developing Skills For Teaching Elementary Children
                   Five session for both new and experienced teachers of students in Grades 1-6.

Five sessions for both new and experienced teachers of children age 3 through kindergarten.

Five sessions for both new and experienced teachers of students in Grades 7-9.

Five sessions for both new and experienced teachers of students in Grades 10-12.

Five sessions for both new and experienced teachers of adults

Daniel Brown uses these videos to show how to motivate and make disciples. Principles and practices, thoughts and techniques are presented to help us better accomplish the primary assignment left to us by Jesus Christ (with reproducible workbook)

                    Discipleship is presented as a process and illustrates aspects of successful discipleship.

                    Spiritual Gifts help to nurture the inner being and grow the discipleship function.

Investigating and considering ways to motivate others to love and to do good within the congregation requires a leadership mentality.

                    Explores the nature of volunteering for discipleship. The why and the why not of people participation.

National Satellite Teleconference – April 25, 2000 Iliff School of Theology & United Methodist Communications
Christians now face a staggering array of childbearing choices that were unheard of a generation ago. Decisions about beginning of life issues have moved beyond the family to become the subject of debate among theologians, ethicists and members of the medical and scientific communities. The panelists include M. Garlinda Burton, Sally B. Geis, and Donald Messer.

V 193 & Evangelism Conference - April 22-23, 1994 - Chico
V 194           2 Video cassettes

20 min. Diocesan Production

Bishop Lamb addresses the 1994 Evangelism Deanery workshops and gives meaning to what the "Decade of Evangelism" is for each of us. He tells us that we are called to spread the Good News of God incarnate who is with us and among us and that Jesus is the Christ. He quotes from the Gallup poll stating that 25% of the people in California say they have a church affiliation¾ a statistic that may be bloated. In our Diocese, the Bishop states, "we must start one new church per year during this decade and our parishes can help by being vital and healthy so we can encourage new members.

National Bible Association

The purpose of this tape is to demonstrate, experience and discuss four different ways to explore the Bible including a shore, informal biblical reflection process, two structured, weekly programs and biblical storytelling.

"FRESH VISIONS" MOTIVATION AND TRAINING FOR EVANGELISM TODAY 
                    2 tapes, 30 - 40 min.

V 1 Evangelism in a Contemporary Context

Panel discussions about evangelism; Biblical bases; our journeys; evangelism as a personal, social, community and public event; our own convictions; and three listening skills.

V 2 Action/Reflection Through Role Play

Participants critique the practice of three teams as they visit a couple interested in the church.

These two tapes would be excellent for parish groups working on evangelism, new member ministry, as well as help people learn the skills of communication.

V 196 Hear Their Cries: Religious Responses to Child Abuse
                    48:10 The Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence

                    A documentary on the role of clergy and lay leaders in preventing child abuse.

In recent years large numbers of Americans have been reexamining their lifestyles, reorganizing their priorities, and reworking their relationship to family, work, and God.  September 11 has intensified this process a hundred fold.  Now we are all on spiritual alert-more profoundly aware of who we are, who we love and what we care about.  We are living with our eyes wide open and asking with new urgency “How now shall I live?”  All our speakers are actively engaged in spiritual formation, helping people in diverse circumstances to rethink their lives.  Parker Palmer works primarily with educators, Roberta Bondi counsels graduate students, Andre Delbecq coaches business leaders, Sharon Daloz Parks guides young adults, and Phyllis Tickle shares her prayer disciplines both in print and on the internet.  They have their fingers on the pulse of American spirituality.

The tape series includes four 30 minute segments with breaks in each for discussion. Go For It shows why sharing Christ is important and provides guidance on how to get started. The series is bible based and provides advice on how to witness and share your faith with confidence. A leader’s guide with student worksheets which can be duplicated are included with the tape.

Program 1 Let’s Do It - Why should we all be involved. Three parts include; Evangelism is for all Christians, 4 Reasons to Share our faith, 6 Pointers on to Tell Others.

Program 2 Come On In -How to go about Sharing Our Faith.

Three parts in this section include; practical points to lead a person to Christ, three point method to explain the Christian faith, six points on caring for new Christians.

Program 3 But I Believe - How to Deal with Peoples Wrong Ideas.

This section has 4 parts: dealing with wrong ideas, answering those who don’t believe in God, those who don’t believe in Jesus, those who don’t believe in the bible.

Program 4 But I Object!

This segment deals with: those who don’t want to, those who can’t be bothered and those for whom it is the wrong time.

V 202 The Future of Episcopal Philanthropy, Part II
                    The Episcopal Church Foundation

Through live studio and downlink discussions, this program will show the increasingly important role of gift planning as a vital part of stewardship. Dramatizations and stories from the field will illustrate the "how to’s" of planned giving. The session will discuss why a planned giving program is important, how every congregation can have one, and how it allows a forum to be created in which the theology of giving can be discussed.

GOD AT 2000
                      2 Tapes – Trinity Institute #31, February 11-12, 2000
V 215            Marcus Borg, Diana Eck, Lawrence Kushner, Joan Chittister
V 216            Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Karen Armstrong, Desmond Tutu, and Panel

V 49 Growth Principles & Methods for Adult Sunday School Classes
                     60 min.  Net Video

Every adult class can get ideas and motivation for growth by viewing these twelve principles and the numerous concrete suggestions. This thirty-four minute video, with twenty-six minutes of directed discussion, helps viewers see:

° Why many adult classes remain the same size

° How to influence new church members to join adult classes

° How to help class visitors feel welcome and at ease

° How to set up a class steering committee

° How to involve class members in continuous evaluation

° How to have a balanced teaching content

"JOURNEYS IN FAITH" SERIES

Based on the best of our tradition, Luther's Small Catechism, Journeys in Faith provides a quality, theologically sound video supplement to your confirmation curriculum that teens actually like!

Volume I, "The Apostles' Creed" addresses the heart of our faith and provides an encounter with God the Creator, Redeemer and Comforter.

Volume II, "The Word and the Sacraments," lifts up the importance of God's Word, the foundation of our faith and our understanding of the Sacraments.

Volume III, "The Lord's Prayer and the Ten Commandments", completes the study of Luther's Small Catechism by looking at how young people experience the meaning of prayer, law and gospel in their lives today.

This highly acclaimed series connects with today's youth through fast-paced production, original, contemporary music, stories and up-close encounters with people teens can relate to - people their own age.

V 223 Lay-Led Sunday Worship – Understanding Sunday Worship in the Absence of a Priest
                    33 minutes The Liturgical Press

Lay-Led Sunday Worship offers suggestions for parishes providing for Sunday celebrations in the absence of a priest by focusing on lay-led Sunday worship celebrated in three different parishes, the video explains the structure of services as outlined in the National Council of Catholic Bishops’ Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest and gives the reactions of parishioners, presiders, and priests to this emerging form of Catholic worship

The concept of leadership is changing. Leadershift: Five Lessons for Leaders in the 21^st Century explores these shifts and offers five concepts that improve the performance of any leader.  Using bridge-building as a metaphor, futurist Joel Barker teaches us that, more than anything else, the 21^st century leader will build bridges…bridges built of hope and ideas and opportunities.  Bridges that help us move from where we are to where we need to be.  Using inspiring locations and vivid stories, Leadershift motivates every leader, and aspiring leader, to develop the skills needed to lead his or her organization into the 21^st century.

A one-hour training session for persons who visit the homes of first-time worship visitors and other prospective church members. In a practical, down-to-earth way, this forty-two minute and eighteen-minute directed discussion covers:

- Why visit - When to visit - Who should visit - How to visit - What to say during the visit - What not to say during the visit.

42 min. The Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence

The story of one church faced with a betrayal of trust by its minister…a story that could happen in any church. An educational program for clergy and religious professionals of all faiths, lay audiences, pastoral counselors, seminary teachers and students, and denominational leaders. A docudrama to help people deal with the problem of clergy misconduct involving sexual abuse in the ministerial relationship.

"TAILORING YOUR CHURCH" SERIES
                     2 videocassettes (four sessions)  Leader’s Guide with reproducible handouts
                     Best-selling book, Evangelism That Works by George Barna

Under the leadership of Pastor Ed Young, the Fellowship of Los Colinas has successfully established a ministry targeted at the unchurched community. Of the 600 people who visit the church each weekend, over 75% fall into this category. This 4-session video study course will help you identify and remove barriers that keep skeptical seekers from becoming committed Christians. Learn alternative approaches to communicate biblical truths without compromising or distorting the message of Christ and practical strategies for reaching the unchurched community. In addition, this series will provide you with a working knowledge of worship styles and ministry concepts.

"TEACHING CHILDREN IN THE CHURCH" SERIES
                    Group

Make recruiting teachers—making the job of teaching more rewarding. Use the ready-to-go lesson plans in this leaders guide to give your teachers powerful skills for building faith in kids...

• Proven techniques for grabbing kids'—challenging them to learn

• Tips for helping even preschool children understand the real meaning of Bible stories

• Ways to help children learn faster by meeting the developmental needs of their age group

Now you can train every teacher in your church to teach interesting, exciting classes that fire kids' enthusiasm for God.

Augsburg Fortress

What makes a good teacher even better? What does effective teaching look like? Are teachers "born" or can the skills of teaching be learned? Careful preparation of those who teach in Christian education ministries is vital. Teaching the Faith series courses show effective teaching methods in action. The course video and printed materials work together to help participants develop age-level appropriate session plans, implement a variety of teaching methods, and gain confidence in their teaching ability.

This video is on effective evangelism and is divided into four sessions and a study guide is included.

Session One: WHY DO WE EVANGELIZE (1 hour, 5 min.)

Session Two: WHERE DO WE BEGIN (1 hour)

Session Three: WELCOMING THE STRANGER (1 hour, 15 min.)

Session Four: FORMATION OF DISCIPLES (1 hour, 5 min.)

V 189 Trinity Playhouse: Imagination: New Approaches to the Bible with Walter Brueggemann
                    Trinity Television

This video deals with how to create a successful church with lay pastors and cell groups. Based on the experience of Pastor David Galloway of New Hope Community Church in Portland, Oregon.

V 60 We Are All Called
                    28 min.

This video presents the world mission of the Episcopal Church based on the eight mission imperatives. Did you know that there are about one-hundred Episcopalian missionaries in various world-wide mission ministries? This will give you insight into the working mission program of the Episcopal Church.

Six 15 minute segments The Episcopal Radio-TV Foundation

Features Dr. Charles Winters, Professor of Christian Ministry, Seabury-Western Theological Seminary. Used for adult education at any time, Confirmation instruction, Inquirer's classes and a wonderful Lenten resource. Comments include -Our Episcopal Identity - Our Ethos; The History of the Episcopal Church - Our English Roots; The Roots of Episcopal Worship; Liturgy and the Laity - Celebrating the Feast; Our Present; Our Future Calling - Our Vocation.

WHO ARE WE?
Trinity Institute – 32^nd National Conference May 3-4, 2001
For centuries we have been taught that our cognitive capacities are our most distinctive feature.  Now scientific inquiry is revealing another side to human nature that is surprisingly similar to the scriptural concept of imago dei.  Recent research in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, artificial intelligence and social construction disclose a human creature, many of whose defining characteristics are profoundly relational.  Trinity Institute has assembled a team of scholars who will analyze this fascinating new understanding of human being and explore its implications for our individual spiritual journeys.

"ANCIENT SECRETS OF THE BIBLE" SERIES
                    Group Production

The Holy Bible: fact or fiction? Between the covers of the Bible simmer history's most spectacular claims... but are they true? Myth or reality? Fact or fable? Now you'll be sure. Walk with biblical scholars¾ and skeptics¾ through the Bible's most challenging mysteries. It's all here...expert testimony. Vivid, dramatic re-creations of Bible events. Conclusive scientific experiments that put Bible claims to the test. And compelling new evidence that the Bible is indeed factual and trustworthy!

V 76 A Celebration of Survival
                    53 min. American Indian/Alaska Native Ministries of the Episcopal Church
                    American Indians mark 500 years of colonialism. Washington Cathedral, October 12, 1992.

An enlightening and provocative conversation with two of the foremost thinkers on Celtic literature, spirituality, and prayer.

V 51 The Consecration of The Rev. Jerry A. Lamb
                    30 min. 2 study guides

The ordination liturgy of June 9, 1991 for the consecration of The Rev. Jerry A. Lamb as Bishop Coadjutor for the Diocese of Northern California. Many highlights of the service are shown with excerpts from the homily of The Rt. Rev. Robert Ladehoff, Bishop of the Diocese of Oregon. The entire homily of Bishop Ladehoff is shown in its entirety at the end of the tape.

Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold returns to the cathedral to share some of what he has seen and learned of the life and ministry of the Episcopal Church during his first year as Presiding Bishop. In this telecast he will be in conversation with people throughout the church about where we have been, and where God is leading us as we move into the last year of this decade. There are also words from Dr. Pam Chionis, President of the House of Deputies, Mrs. Phoebe Griswold, Bishops Claude Payne and Leo Alard. Plus, both the vespers of Epiphany and the full service are included.

V 41 Cotton Patch Gospel
                    Bridgestone Productions  1 hour 51 minutes

COTTON PATCH GOSPEL is a leg-slappin', toe-tappin', hand-clappin', hoe-down of a story that retells the Gospels of Matthew and John - translated into present day Southern vernacular. It brings the far away places of Nazareth, Jerusalem and Bethlehem closer to home - Atlanta and Valdosta, Georgia. From His birth in a Gainesville, Georgia trailer to His Good Friday lynching and Easter Sunday victory, the story of Mary Davidson's son, Jesus, is presented musically with zest and uninhibited joy. Musical score by the late Harry Chapin. COTTON PATCH GOSPEL is a rare dramatic presentation that succeeds in both entertaining us and sharing fresh insight into the Gospel - the greatest story ever told.

V 188 Defining Common Threads
                   National Racism Commission - 120 min.
                   A meeting of Diocesan Racism Commissions

V 231    The Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest

A short video introducing anyone who might be interested in attending this seminary located in Austin, Texas.

V 21 Faith, War, and Peace in the Nuclear Age
           30 min.

An exploration of the issues of war and peace and the responses demanded by our faith. Issues such as, how much defense is enough? What are the costs of the arms race to our children and to the world's poor? Can a nuclear war be a just war? And as to our response, what does the religious community have in such matters? What can the individual do? What is our hope and the vision that guides us?

V 85 Face to Face (Seeking Racial Reconciliation)
                    30 min. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Are segregated Christian communities wrong? Does Scripture have anything to say about prejudice and racism? Can multi-ethnic friendships work? Is it possible to identify with someone else's ethnic experience? These are tough questions with no easy answers. In an honest and personal way, "FACE TO FACE discusses barriers that hinder racial reconciliation in the church, the community, and organizations. Hear from people who are facing their prejudice and their differences. See growing multi-ethnic Christian communities who openly deal with racial differences. Listen to those who are learning to build friendships with people from different ethnic backgrounds. This video invites you to become partners with God in building his Kingdom through the work of reconciliation. It is time that we come FACE TO FACE.

V 42 For The Love of Pete
                    30 min. Church Growth

Chuck and Diane Bradley are challenged to identify non-Christians with whom they already have ongoing relationships. Then prayerfully they begin finding ways to show Christ's love to these "extended family" members. In this spiritual adventure, Chuck and Diane discover some very important principles for a "lifestyle" of evangelism.

V 16 Fresh Winds Blowing
                    75 Minutes The Offices of Communication, Diocese of Massachusetts

Highlights from the ordination and consecration of The Rev. Barbara Clemintine Harris as Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Massachusetts.

V 68 Fulfilling Our Vows
                    30 min. Office of Communication of the Episcopal Church Center

            On November 17, a panel of Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders discussed the political and religious roots of fundamentalism and violence in the three Abrahimic traditions.  The discussion was telecast and webcast live from the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

V 14  The Gathering Of The Family
          18:22 The Episcopal Church Center
          An Orientation for the 1988 General Convention

Material from preaching and teaching on the subject by Bishop Hathaway, Dean Rodgers, Bishop Marshall and Bishop Holloway, and Bishop Marshall's narrative presentation will give to study groups as well as to individuals, the resources they need for intelligent appraisal of the conflicting messages coming out of the churches at the present time.

V 191  & V 192  The Greening of Faith
                    Cathedral Films & Video - 2 Videos

These two videos explore the religious dimensions of caring for the earth. Theologians and environmentalists offer helpful ecumenical perspectives on one of the most pressing—and exciting–areas of faith and ethics. Stunning nature photography and the haunting music of Peter Kater, R. Carlos Nakai and Chris White flavor this sumptuous feast of creation themes.

V 55 Halcyon Days
                    2:30 Channel 3 newscast

This short video clip from a Channel 3 newscast shows Fr. (Captain) Bill Sassman with his boat "Halcyon Days." Fr. Bill is making his boat available for use in a simple fund-raising program. Contact him for details of this service.

V 144 Heart of the Concordat - Our Common Mission in Christ
                    28:00 min. The Episcopal Church Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations

To assist the Episcopal Church as it votes on the Concordat of Full Communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), at its General Convention 1997.

Part I 24:00 - This is a production with presenter Dr. Howard Hanchey who gives some insightful Evangelism concepts. He helps Episcopalians what it means to be "mission" minded so that visitors will feel welcome when attending Episcopal churches.

Part II 18:00 - Dr. Hanchey probes further into the meaning of "Mission vs. Maintenance" mindset.

V 227    A Historic Celebration of the Full Communion Relationship
                    2 hr. 30 min. The Episcopal Cathedral Teleconferencing Network

View this historic celebration in a combined service between the Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church held at the Washington National Cathedral on January 6, 2001. Presiding Bishop H. George Anderson of the ELCA presided at the Eucharist and Presiding Bishop Frank T. Griswold of the Episcopal Church was the preacher.

V 240    Holy Joe
            84:16 min.  by Edmond Keenan Wynn

“Holy Joe” is an original movie the screen play of which was written by Edwin Keenan Wynn.  It was first shown on Sunday March 28, 1999 on CBS.  Ned Wynn is a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Healdsburg.  The basic setting and many of the characters are inspired by the Rector of St. Paul’s, his family, parishioners, and members of the community.  The main event of the plot is fictional.

V 236    How We Seek God Together  
                    The Alban Institute

Every congregation has a certain “tone” or “feel”—members do things a particular way.  Developed by three researchers, each of whom spent a year worshiping and “living” with one of three Methodist congregations that has a distinct, well-done worship style, this unique resource offers congregations a way to explore why they do things the way they do.  In one research phase, each congregation was videotaped at worship; members later viewed an intercut version showing the three congregations doing similar things in different styles, giving a chance to reflect more objectively on their own worship style and its meaning for them.  Now congregations can study their own worship styles and discover how their worship practices reflect who they are as faith communities, using a 13-minute intercut version of the videotape and the researchers’ detailed descriptions of the three congregations.  These, along with provocative discussion questions, provide the tools needed to help congregations reflect on their own worship practices and inner life.  

          St. Barnabas Center, Oconomowoc, Wisonsin

V 13 The Iowa Plan For Growth: A Diocesan Model
                    34 min. Episcopal Diocese of Iowa - Communication Commission

V 62 Islam: Unlocking the Door
                    35 min. Zwemer Institute of Muslim Studies (World Vision) 

A look at the Muslim world, its history, development, and the reasons why fear and hatred has evolved in both Christian and Islam cultures. An approach is offered to help Christians form friendships and establish Christian influence in their lives.

V 225 Jesus
                    83 min. Warner Brothers

The epic story of the tradgedy and triumph of the most controversial life in human history! Witness the most remarkable story of passion, intrigue, pain and glory as you are taken back two thousand years to the life of Jesus Christ. Have you ever wondered… "who is Jesus"? Now you can see the film that answers questions about the man who changed the face of history. No other film has been seen by more than one billion people, translated into more than 425 languages and shown in more than 225 countries. Witness the spellbinding story that has changed the world and could change your life.

V 218 & V 219  Jesus
                    Two 2 hour videos - CBS

Excellent acting, outstanding sets and costumes and some very plausible interpretations of some of the events that might have occurred.  

"JESUS CHRIST" SERIES
                     5 VHS cassettes, 5 leader's guides  Graded Press Video

Focusing on the setting of Jesus' life -- the lands, people, seas, and culture -- is so critical to an understanding of Jesus that Dr. Fleming refers to it as "The Fifth Gospel." Dr. Fleming uses this "Fifth Gospel" to explore the major events of Jesus' life, looking beneath the surface of things to point out the significance of Jesus' actions: what they meant to the people of his time, and what they mean to us today.

An overview is provided with themes that reflect the church's memory of the life of Jesus. Looking at the movement of Jesus around the land of Palestine is a way of understanding who Jesus is.

Parallels between Jesus' time and our time helps us to understand the comparison of the world of Jesus and the world of King Herod.

People Who Knew Jesus

Different religious communities heard Jesus teach. This gives you the opportunity to move toward new discipleship in Christian faith.

Settings and meanings of five miracles of Jesus are visualized. Persons will be able to identify settings and meanings for the mighty acts of God today.

Palm Sunday and the Crucifixion events are recapped. These events help individuals identify the forces that shape and influence events in their own lives.

The Last Supper with its customs and relationships is demonstrated. The opportunity to weigh your relationships with Jesus Christ in light of the Last Supper and the Resurrection will be an event you will never forget.

Jesus Then and Now

A unique approach to a study of Jesus is presented by host, the late Rev. David Watson and television hostess Tina Heath. These tapes feature noted experts from various backgrounds and countries. The tapes including drama, documentary and dance. Biblical references are listed in the leaders guide.

V 152 Tape 1 Programs 1-6
1. The Beginnings
2. Temptation
3. Disciples
4. Miracles
5. Lifestyle
6. Prayer

V 153 Tape 2 Programs 7-12
7. The Man
8. Crucifixion
9. The Spirit
10. Opposition
11. Resurrection
12. The New Age

V 210 Kids, Guns, Violence: How to Make a Difference
                    Teleconference 5/18/99.

 V 200 The Lambeth Conference 1998
                    57 min. The Episcopal Media Center

Presented in two parts, this video vividly depicts and tells the story of the 1998 Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops. A 20-minute introduction titled "Lambeth 1998: A Living Letter" presents a variety of voices reflecting on the importance of scripture, reconciliation and "the grace of giving" in the Anglican Communion.

The second part is titled "The Lambeth ’98 Experience" and features interviews and vignettes highlighting the archbishop’s presidential address, "Leadership Under Pressure, "Listening to God’s Word" and "Listening to One Another." "The Lambeth Conference 1998" is ideal for adult and youth audiences. It can be shown in two or more segments.

LAND OF DREAMS
                    A set of two video tapes produced by KCRA 3 Television.  

V 233    Land of Dreams
          85 minutes

Part I, a 25-minute documentary perspective of the diversity in the Sacramento region, developed through a series of vignettes describing the effects of racism and discrimination.  
Part II, a 60-minute program condensed from the live taping of a three-hour “Race and Diversity iin the Sacramento Region” forum sponsored by Class I.  Held at the California State Capitol, the forum featured Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Clarence Page as the keynote speaker.  

V 234    Hate, Healing & Hope  

On this tape, people reflecting various diversity elements of the Sacramento region speak of their experiences living in our area and of the challenges they face as minorities sometimes subjected to insensitivity and abuse.  The program could not, of course, reflect every diversity element in the region, but those represented on the tape are likely to stimulate discussion in any group composed of any mix of race and diversity.

A series of four videos by Daniel Brown. He discusses leadership as a perpetual process of developing an environment where people are cared for, grow in relationship with God. (with reproducible workbook.

Church as process . Considerations of church include-- the environment, meaning, mission and cultures.

Leading the process- includes nature of leadership and quality of relationships.

Leadership is all about change-- our role is to arrange the lineup, practices and the morale of the team.

Planning and strategic positioning. The need to communicate a sense of direction to others so that it is embraced, is discussed. Demonstrates a need to coordinate all the movements of the whole church.

V 91 Let The Children Come
                     22 min. UMCom Productions

Baby boomers are returning to church, and their children are leading the way. Of the estimated eighteen million Americans joining churches, most are looking for strong programs for their children. LET THE CHILDREN COME explores the characteristics of strong children's—offers suggestions for building a successful program. Featuring expert advice from one of the nation's premier Christian educators, Dr. John Westerhoff, this unique video shows programs in action from each of the three major areas of children's—, Sunday School, and weekday ministry. A must for churches who want to grow and who wish to better serve the children in their care, this video will inform pastors, Christian educators, and other leaders.

V 195 Let the Whole World See" Post-Convention Highlights - 1997 Philadelphia General Convention
                      54:00 minutes

V 94 Living Promises
                     Diocese of Los Angeles

A six-part video designed for adults and older youth although the information can be taken and modified for younger children. This is an instructional series on baptism, the Catechumenate and reaffirmation. It can be used in a variety of applications (e.g. study groups, committees, teacher training, etc.) which is covered in the first part of the video. Each of the six parts consists of a short interview (5 to 8 minutes) which can be used as a discussion starter for people to ask questions and share their experiences.

V 12 "...Making All Things New"
                     Part I - 26 min. Part II - 26 min. Office of Communication of the Episcopal Church Center

Features some of the best-known lay and clerical leaders of the Episcopal Church discussing the eight Mission Imperatives that were submitted to the General Convention in July, 1988 by Presiding Bishop Browning and The Church's Executive Council.

V 222 Living With Grief, Children, Adolescents and Loss
                    2½ hours - Hospice Foundation of America

Churches must change in order to grow and managing that change is a critical responsibility. Dr. Reggie McNeal shares his ideas about the dynamics of transition in the process of bringing about healthy change in your church. (With leaders guide)

V 180 The Many Faces of Anglicanism
                    Part I - 24 min. Part II - 27 min.

It’s a history, a reflection, and a celebration of faith. A view of the worldwide Anglican Communion—70 million strong, including nearly 3 million Episcopalians in the United States—from a global perspective. Here’s the inspiring story of the early church in England. From Pope Gregory the Great’s commission to Augustine. William Tyndale and his translation of the Bible from Hebrew and Greek. And on to the present day. You’ll hear from Archbishop George Carey. Former Archbishop Desmond Tutu. And many other church leaders, expressing their views on the uniqueness of Anglicans and Episcopalians in today’s ever-changing world. You’ll feel a renewed sense of the history, power and glory of the Christian faith—transforming lives, breaking down barriers, and winning souls for Christ.

THE MASTER'S PLAN FOR MAKING DISCIPLES
                    2 Videocassettes Church Growth

THE MASTER'S PLAN is an exciting opportunity for you to discover the blessing God has to give as you are part of communicating His love to others. You will discover that disciple making is¾ and should be¾ a natural way of life. In fact, the process was actually taught by our Lord, to use the natural relationships each of us have in our daily life. Christ used the word "households." In THE MASTER'S PLAN you will learn to build relationships, to love, to care, to listen, and to simply be yourself as you become a channel for allowing God's love to flow through you to the people you care the most about. It will be an exciting adventure!

V 67 One With The Apostles
                    28:00 min. Office of Communication of the Episcopal Church Center

V 10 Our Journey
                    16 min. Office of Communication of the Episcopal Church

The video cassette series provides an excellent four to five-week mini-study program, with each of four presentations running around 40 minutes. Comes with a Discussion Guide

V 4 Evangelism As A Way Of Life

With the author using a personal illustration - a story with an unbelieving college professor in demonstrating that personal evangelism can be as easy as getting to know someone. She discusses five barriers to communicating Christ naturally.

Getting The Story Straight

This video has the author indicating that Jesus himself is the essence of the Gospel message. Jesus is at the same time fully human and fully worthy of our obedient worship. She shows that Jesus lives for current audiences.

V 5 Learning To Love

Suggests ways we can reach out to neighbors with the Gospel and pointing out how Jesus loved people and built his ministry around human relationships. The tape closes with two exercises and a story of how God helps us.

Sharing The Message

The author presents three models for open communication: investigate-stimulate-relate; conversation as concentric circles; and relationships-beliefs-knowledge.

V 214 Prejudice: Answering Children’s Questions
                    75 min. 1992 ABC News

Scientists believe that the human race was once made up of only three or four genetically different types of people. Today, they estimate the number to be around 2,000. For as many different types of people in existence, there is a prejudice. Hosting an audience of young children as culturally diverse as our nation, Peter Jennings leads an investigation of prejudice — or what he terms as "the child of ignorance." Featuring a team of experts who conduct several enlightening experiments designed to help children better understand the roots of prejudice, the special presentation scrutinizes some of the influences that shape children’s ideas about the world as well as examines stereotypes based on race, sex, religion and disability. Prejudice: Answering Children’s Questions is not just for children, but for people of all ages. It provides answers to the question of whether we have to be the same to be equal.

V 224 The Real Bottom Line – Archbishop George Carey
                    60 min. September 15, 2000

Archbishop Carey, spiritual leader of over seventy million Anglicans world wide, is the first Archbishop to come from a working-class background. He presides over a church engaged in many of today’s most controversial and highly charged social and religious issues. The Archbishop will address the audience in Trinity Church from the pulpit. He will also engage in an in-depth interview with host Jim Hartz and take questions from the audience and from viewers.

V 226 The Real Bottom Line – Garrison Keillor
                    60 min. November 28, 2000

What is it about this mild Minnesota man, slouching in front of a microphone that has nearly 3 million listeners glued to their radios every Saturday night? Why does "A Prairie Home Companion" have such resonance for us? Maybe it’s because, in talking and writing about the mythical Lake Wobegon, Garrison Keillor spins tales of real life that illuminate the human condition. Or maybe it’s simply that the man is very, very funny. Veteran newsman Jim Hartz interviews Mr. Keillor while audience members in person, via satellite and the internet submit questions for Mr. Keillor to answer.

V 61 The Recognition & Investiture of The Rev. Jerry Lamb
                    28 min.

An edited version of the service is narrated by The Rev. Stephen Whitney-Wise. The complete homilies of The Rev. Canon Charles Poole ( 7 min.), The Rev. Ernestina Campbell (8 min.), and The Very Rev. Donald Brown (7:30) are included after the service.

V 145 The Red Balloon
                    34 min. Films Montsouris

Academy Award, Best Original Screenplay; Grand Prize; Cannes Film Festival; Best Film of the Decade, American Film Festival

This award-winning film tells the simple story of a lonely French boy and the amazingly loyal balloon that follows him everywhere. Filmed without dialogue, the fantasy captivates even the youngest viewers with gorgeous color photography and music. It celebrates the magic powers of friendship, right and wrong, creative expression. A great discussion starter.

V 99 Romania: Out of Darkness
                    American Bible Society

Recent political, religious and social reforms have literally changed the face of Romania. "Out of Darkness" examines those changes and how they are affecting the lives of this nation's 23 million people. Through this documentary, you'll hear believers tell how, for the first time in their lives, they can openly worship the Lord and share His Word with others. You'll also learn of how record numbers of Romanians are turning to the Bible for hope and assurance as they face an uncertain future and how the Bible Societies are helping meet this tremendous demand with emergency shipments of Bibles.

This series emphasizes the love of God in helpful ways, which in turn opens avenues to share the gospel. Steve Sjorgren has grown his church and shows how practical and spiritual benefits of outreach become doable.

Discusses evangelism and effectiveness in the context of scriptures and God’s love.

This part helps the viewer discover the process and how the role of acceptance interplays between the initiator and the "client".

V 6 The Services of the Episcopal Church Building Fund
                     10 min.

The Episcopal Church Building Fund wants to be a resource to the diocese and individual congregations. Besides offering loans, they offer a number of services such as consultation services, review designs and floor-plans. Workbooks and pamphlets are available on related topics as well as workshops on design and worship.

V 237    Sexual Ethics in Ministry
       The University of Wisconsin-Madison

A professional development program for parish clergy, pastoral counselors, seminary teachers, and      denominational leaders.

            A meeting taped on April 8, 2001 of the Shared Ministries Task Force with Bishop Jerry A. Lamb, will prove interesting for those exploring Shared Ministries.

V 190 Shaping Our Future Symposium
                   August 12-15, 1993

V 69 Signs of Service
                     28 min. Office of Communication of the Episcopal Church Center

V 32 Stained Images
                    25 min. InterVarsity Video

Negative images from church politics, media reports and Sunday school experiences influence our impressions of Christianity. Do these stained images create unfair stereotypes? What is true Christianity? In this video, you'll hear people talk honestly about Christianity and Christians. Fast-moving, colorful animation sequences combine with interviews that explore these issues and misconceptions: Why are so many Christians Hypocrites? Why do Christians want to convert me? Isn't Christianity supposed to help the oppressed? Isn't Christianity like being in a straitjacket? Who defines morality? If you're good, you go to heaven. Right? Isn't Christianity intellectual suicide? Why do they think Christianity is the only way?

"THE STORY OF ANGLICANISM" SERIES
                    [3 VHS tapes, 3 study guides] Cathedral Films & Video

Looks at the history and development of the Anglican Church. The style and format are similar to "The Story of The Episcopal Church," and can be utilized as a resource to aid teaching and evoke discussion. It can be integrated into any curriculum. A Video Companion to the Catechism, while grounded in Anglican tradition, addresses the central concerns of the whole Christian community.

V 22 Ancient & Medieval Foundations

Although the 16th century division of Christendom into national and denominational jurisdiction marked the beginning in English religion, to understand Anglicanism, it is helpful to know the pre-reformation church from which it evolved.

V 23 Reformation & Its Consequences

Anglicanism evolved as a distinctive practice of Christianity through adaptation and to changing circumstances.

V 24 Creating a Global Family

Anglicanism creatively synthesizes within its own being the best that is in Catholicism, Evangelicalism, or Protestantism, and the best that is in Liberalism.

"THE STORY OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH" SERIES
                    Two VHS tapes, two study guides  Cathedral Films and Video (with two study guides)

These tapes explore the key areas of Christian belief and practice. Like the Catechism (Outline of the Faith) in the Book of Common Prayer, it is a resource to aid teaching and evoke discussion. It can be integrated into any curriculum. A Video Companion to the Catechism, while grounded in Anglican tradition, addresses the central concerns of the whole Christian community.

V 8 From Jamestown To Revolution

V 9 The Call To Mission

V 209 Taizé: That Little Springtime
                     26 min. Journey Films

Shot on-location in France, presents a glimpse of the 80 men—from different cultures and different Christian traditions—who comprise the ecumenical community of Taizé, founded in 1940. Thousands of people—mostly young adults—have travelled from around the world to the picturesque Burgundy region of France to spend time with the community. In the program, we see them in jBible Study and small group discussions, as well as in prayer with the Brothers—a prayer composed of Scripture readings, silence, and the well-known Taizé music. The young people speak of the motivations and hopes, while Brother Roger, Taizé’s founder, shares his reasons for beginning the community. Several of the Brothers reflect on Taizé’s mission today.

These programs are intended to assist believers to get in touch with the roots of their faith. Secondly, they are designed to those who are not committed Christians. (complete video curriculum including manuals, resource materials and two videos)

V 181 TAPE 1

Program 1 - Foundations (30 min.)

This video begins with Christ, what we know about him and what can be affirmed. It proceeds to look at the Apostles and what happened to each of them. It examines the beginnings of the church in Judaism and its spread as a universal faith.

Program 2 - Spread (30 min.)

The program deals with the expression of the church throughout the Roman Empire.

Program 3 - Accusation (30 min.)

The program illustrates that the church did not prosper under favorable conditions. The church had to survive where it was seen as a danger and threat.

V 182 TAPE 2

Program 4 - Persecution (30 min.)

Examples of specific persecutions, what sparked them and their meaning to the church are the subject of this tape.

Program 5 - Testimony (30 min.)

We meet two of the greatest heroes and martyrs of the early church as we see the persecution of the church unfold. Polycarp and Perpetua demonstrate the role that martyrs played in giving strength, sustenance and direction to the early church.

Program 6 - Transition (30 min.)

Shows how the church overcame its enemies and triumphed and became the official faith of the Roman Empire.

V 79 Thoughts on Racism... A Conversation
                     75 min. Episcopal Church Women

25TH TRINITY INSTITUTE
 (January 25-26, 1994)  two VHS tapes

This series records the event as it happened at Trinity Cathedral, Sacramento which incorporated the inauguration of their satellite hook-up.

V 92 The Urban Christian
                     40 min. InterVarsity Video - Urbana Speakers Series

Ray Bakke, Professor of History, Northern Baptist Seminary talks about the many barriers to mission in our cities of the world. Following a discourse on the demographics of urban centers, he embarks on the barriers to mission in the cities which include theological, ecclesiastical and personal. He implores the viewer to pay attention to the multi-cultural make-up of our cities, "the world has come to our cities and we leave." Our personal barrier keeps us from evangelizing in the urban setting.

V 65 Values in Vocation: A Challenge For The Laity with Archbishop George Carey
                     90 min.

This video is Archbishop Carey's first address in the United States at Trinity Parish in New York. The program was broadcast via satellite into fifty-five churches across the country. The presentation was divided into two parts.

Part I: An address by Archbishop Carey presents his challenge to the laity into more active participation in ministry areas.

Part II: The Archbishop takes questions from the listening audience in the satellite network around the nation.

V614 VENTURE IN MISSION
                    30 min. Edited version of service.

V 66 Welcome To The Episcopal Church
                    17 min. Diocese of Colorado

V 82 Where Jesus Walked
                    30 min. Northstar Entertainment, Inc.

This video journey through the Holy Land takes you to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, The Dead Sea, Nazareth, Jericho, Capernaum, Calvary, Mt. Tabor, The Garden of Gethsemane, The River Jordan and much more. Breathtaking photography and dramatic background music will leave a lasting impression on all those who make this video visit to the Holy Land. If you can't go there in person, this is definitely the next best thing.

V 75 A Place To Come Back To (Mental Illness & The Church)
                    29 min. The American Lutheran Church

This tape confronts the human experience of AIDS through interviews with persons who have AIDS and those who live with them and care for them. Through the words of those close to the disease, many of the physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual concerns and conflicts emerge and are examined.

V 57 Chaos to Calm...Creating Safe Schools
                    25 min. California Attorney General's Office

Drugs, gangs and crime have crept into our campuses and entered the schoolroom. In many schools the issue is no longer learning...it's survival. There are solutions! This production hosted by Tom Bosley explores the programs and personalities that have turned "battlegrounds" into model campuses. The unique and effective methods offered in this tape can work for you! This is a companion video to Safe Schools...A Guide For Action.

V 208 Choices
                    13 min. Southwest Productions

Deals with the facts about life and death medical decisions with actual documentary case presentations. Presents the issues to discuss with family and friends. Features Dr. Art Ulene, Dr. Joan Gibson and Dr. Ben Daitz.

V 54 Drug Free Zones...Taking Action
                    27 min. California Attorney General's Office

Drug Free Zones...Taking Action is a fast-paced inspirational video and booklet that offers hope, and more! Dedicated citizens from California, New York, North Carolina, Chicago, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. talk about the challenges they faced and what they did. Hosted by Edward James Olmos, Academy Award nominee for "Stand and Deliver," and star of "Miami Vice." "Drug Free Zones" will motivate you to organize your community to take action against drug dealing and alcohol-related problems in your schools, neighborhoods, parks, and housing developments. Practical solutions and proven methods...that's what you and your community will find in "Drug Free Zones...Taking Action."

V 56 Drugs and Youth...The Challenge
                    23 min. California Attorney General's Office

This production hosted by Michael Gross is designed for you as a parent, educator or employer. It provides the most current information available on drugs and alcohol, paraphernalia and symptoms of abuse. Helping our children be drug free is the challenge...You need this film.

V 203 Living with Grief - At Work, At School, and At Worship (6th annual conference)

                    Hospice Foundation of America’s Sixth Annual National Bereavement Teleconference
                    Moderated by Cokie Roberts of ABC News

While we often discuss how we grieve, rarely do we consider the places where we grieve. Yet whether at work, school or worship, grief not only affects our moods and motivation but abilities to function and relationships as well. This teleconference will focus on the ways that grief influences us in various settings, offering humane and practical suggestions to workplaces, schools or faith communities as to how they can assist those in their midst struggling with illness, death and grief.

           Hospice Foundation of America’s Ninth Annual National Bereavement Teleconference
           Moderated by Cokie Roberts of ABC News

Although hospice care is available to any terminally ill person of any age, the vast majority of hospice patients are over 65.  For this reason alone, HFA has a particular interest in this age group.  Moreover, as the average lifespan continues to increase and the United States population as a whole continues to age, we can anticipate an increasing need for bereavement services designed especially for older people.  For these reasons, the subject of Loss in Later Life seemed an excellent choice to add to HFA’s series on Living With Grief program available in your communities.

V 58 Safe Schools...A Guide For Action
                    26 min. California Attorney General's Office

This production offers a simple proven method that your school can use to create a safe and positive learning environment. Learn how parents, teachers, school administrators, students, businesses, law enforcement and communities have worked together to create truly safe schools. This is a companion video to Chaos to Calm...Creating Safe Schools.

"An excellent film for a broad teenage audience...the film describes accurately the behaviors that can expose youngsters to contracting AIDS and conveys with taste and clarity what can be done to decrease the risk of transmission...must urgently be communicated to the youth of this country."

Dr. Mathilde Krim, Board Company Chairman,
American Foundation for AIDS Research

V 207 The Tools of Intensive Care
                    Center for Health Law & Ethics, University of New Mexico

This video describes procedures that may be performed on you in an intensive care unit. This may be helpful information for the purposes of drawing up a living will or making your desires known should you be involved in an emergency or life-threatening situation.

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V 211 Giving: Discovering Another Way of Life
                    Teleconference 6/5/99 – 3 hours – Office of Stewardship, Episcopal Church Center

V 213 The Future of Episcopal Philanthropy
                    55 min. The Episcopal Church Foundation

V 25 A Life of Stewardship
                    Featuring Bishop William Burrill (Diocese of Rochester)

"We are who we are by choice.... We have a great deal of—do we use it?" With assertions such as these, the Rt. Rev. William G. Burrill, Bishop of Rochester, insists that stewardship is a way of living all of life. Delivered in five sections, with time between for discussion breaks, this forthright and elegant videotape was produced and directed by Richard Henshaw, Jr., of the Diocese of Rochester Communications Office, for the Office of Stewardship.

V 64 Stewardship Visitation
                    50 min. Office of Stewardship Episcopal Church Center

A three hour training event using role play as an effective teaching technique.

V 116 The Widow's Mite
                    28 min. Trinity Television

The Widow's Mite is a wise and funny one woman tour de force starring Mary Kay Place (star of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman; The Big Chill). Adapted from a short story by JFGerroll Sams, this gently comic tale follows the ruthless logic of Myrtle Higbee of Faceville, Georgia as she calculates the tithe due on her unusually large inheritance. This award-winning half hour program raises a variety of stewardship issues in an entertaining fashion. A valuable resource for small group classes, after-service meetings, and family night gatherings

V 155 Secrets of Stewardship
                    90 min. Fuller Institute

Ben Harder, a leading authority on church finance, takes the mystery out of raising money in your church. He shows that giving is a discipleship issue and necessary for a balanced Christian life (with a reproducible workbook)

V 212 Where There’s a Will
                    16 min. The Planned Giving Office of the Episcopal Church

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 M 9            Articulating Our Faith
                  The Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Inc.

Articulating Our Faith is designed to help parishes – the clergy and the laity – to learn better how to do person-to-person evangelism and also how to train others to do the same.

           Trainers Manual
          Resource Notebook
          Student Workbook

 M 1             Building Christian Community Through Small Groups
                    Roberta Hestenes – Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California
                    Syllabus with 12 audio cassette tapes

In a world where “natural networks” of community like marriage, family and the neighborhoods are experiencing crisis and dissolution, the need is great for the New Testament reality of Christian koinonia. This seminar focuses on the birth, care and feeding of Christian small groups, particularly as they can function in the life of a local congregation.

A course designed for the purpose of dealing with the issue of members who have, for whatever reason, dropped out of the church, their spiritual center and home.

M 4              Church Planter’s Checklist 
                    Robert E. Logan & Jeff Rast – Charles E. Fuller Institute
                    Syllabus with 2 audio cassette tapes

The Church Planter’s Checklist itemizes at a glance many important questions to ask yourself as you begin a new church.  It is designed to be used along side the Church Planting Workbook, and How to Daughter a Growing and Reproducing Church (M 5) helping you evaluate progress and determine the next steps to be taken.

M 6                Commitment to Jesus Christ and His Church 
                     James I. Martin – Contagious Christian Communications

 The faithaction evangelistic stewardship commitment program designed to lead people into a personal   commitment to Jesus Christ and His Church.

M 15            Congregational Vitality Series 
                    Episcopal Church Center, New York

                    A church development plan for a new millennium

M 13            Diagnostic Analysis Materials 
                   Charles E. Fuller Institute

This tool has been prepared as a consciousness-raising device to help ministers assess their own needs for continued training in church growth and other administratively focused areas.

M 14     How to be a Church Growth Consultant 
            Rev. Carl F. George & Dr. Charles R. Ridley 
            Seminar syllabus to train church growth consultants.        

M 5       How to Daughter a Growing and Reproducing Church 
            Robert E. Logan & Jeff Rast – Strategic Ministries, Inc. 
            6 audio cassette tapes

A workbook for Mother churches, it is to be used in conjunction with the Church Planting Workbook and the Church Planter’s Checklist. (see M 4)

M 12     Lay Ministry Opportunities 
            Betty Connelly 
            A study of what opportunities are available for lay ministry.

M 11     Linking Faith and Daily Life 
            Robert E. Reber – Alban Institute Publication

An invitation to join with other Christians on their journey of linking faith and daily life. Linking Faith and Daily Life focuses on the laos, the whole people of God, and the local congregation as the community in which Christians may be educated, nurtured, and held accountable for their ministries in those places where they spend the most time and energy: the workplace, the family, and the community.

M 10     Making Your Church More Inviting 
            Roy M. Oswald – Alban Institute Publication

This workbook will explore ways church members can invite and welcome others to their church with integrity, authenticity, and ease.

M 19     Our Reasonable Service 
            AIM-Adventures in Ministry 
            A congregational approach to the ministry of the laity.

M 8       A Resource for Congregational Action (Leaders Manual) 
            Mission & Ministry Education 
            This is a plan to help congregations ut mission and ministry into action.

M 18     A Visitation Program for the Church - Partners with Anna and Andrew 
            Carl W. Gittings and Duncan McIntosh

All Forms of visitation are covered in this program.  Practical training and help for all kinds of visits are provided.  Of course, the ultimate goal of Partners with Anna and Andrew is invitation to Christ and to his Church.

M 16     What Visitors See 
            Rev. Carl F. George 
            A module designed to sharpen your focus on how visitors view your church.

M 17     Your Church can be Healthy 
            C. Peter Wagner 
            How to conduct a high-visibility Church Growth event for your congregation.