Churches in Transition: Evangelism and Mission. , U.S: Center for Theology and Land, Dubuque, IA
To Acquire Contact: Center for Theology and Land, University of Dubuque Seminary, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque IA, 52001. Tel: (563) 589-3117. Email: ruralmin@dbq.edu. OR Wartburg Theological Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque IA, 52004. Tel: (563) 589-0273. Email: ruralmin@wartburgseminary.eduNotes: This videotape addresses issues facing congregations serving rural communities that are undergoing economic dislocation and out migration. In the face of such realities, the congregations presented in this video continue to be a symbol of hope, but they have been required to make adjustments in terms of evangelism and mission understandings. A study guide for the videotape is also available. 26 min.
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Miriam Brown, ed. Sustaining Heart in the Heartland: Exploring Rural Spirituality. New York, US: Paulist Press, 2005
Notes: An exceptionally helpful, practical book on how rural churches and clergy can to respond to rural needs and crises, including youth and health concerns. Includes a "lectionary of the seasons" and prayers for various kinds of rural situations (eg. blessing of fields and gardens, farm meetings, rural crises, rural mission, commmitment to rural community, etc). Some very helpful stories as well. One of the best books on rural ministry that I've come across -- Cam HarderISBN/ISSN: 0809143194
Related Subject(s): Spirituality, Worship Resources, Church-community engagement
Shelley Leedahl. The Bone Talker. , Canada: Fitzhenry &Whiteside, 2005
To Acquire Contact: Contact Fitzhenry & Whiteside Notes: This is a brief beautifully illustrated book about the power of rural community and the deep sense of "home" evoked by the quilt of praire farmland. A must have for rural churches, for Sunday Schools and children's sermons.ISBN/ISSN: 1550413503
Related Subject(s): Prairies--Canadian, Depression, Hope
Beth Robertson and Elaine Kowpak. The Pull of the Land.
To Acquire Contact: Contact playwright Beth Robertson at Harris, SK S0L1K0. Ph.(306)656-2015 Notes: A wonderful play about rural realities written and performed by the people of Harris, Saskatchewan, Canada. The development and performance of the play has been the subject of a national TV documentary, and has transformed the town of Harris. It has been enormously popular on the Canadian prairies. The proceeds have also gone to development projects in other rural communities.
Related Subject(s): Culture, Rural Conditions - Saskatchewan, Community Development
Voices for the Land and People. : Churches' Center for Land and People
Recommended By: To Acquire Contact: Desired contribution for the newsletter is $10 annually. Send name, address, phone and check to:CCLP Churches' Center for Land and People 4200 County Highway M Middleton, WI53562 Notes: Voices for the Land and People is a newsletter that connects individuals, churches, and organizations to alert, inform and call to action people of faith in defense of Creation and the rural community. Each issue (4 per year) includes short, informational and reflective articles based on issues, movements, events and group activities in our rural tri-states. The articles reflect the value of land and people, commitment to justice, and belief in the positive power of spirit as we work together.
Related Subject(s): Church-community engagement, Sustainable Agriculture, Spirituality
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