Christian education resources

Educational resources

for

church educators, curriculum planners, Sunday School teachers, clergy and lay leaders:

The Interchurch Resource Center

The Interchurch Resource Center is an amazing resource available to local congregations. The Center is located in the same complex as the Southwest Conference Office and houses a wealth of print, video, dvd, books and kits to support the mission and ministry of local congregations. Resources are available for Bible Study, evangelism, leadership development, stewardship, theology, Vacation Church School, worship, and youth ministry. The Interchurch Resource Center (IRC) receives materials from United Church Press and United Church Resources each year. Samples of the curriculum below are available.

In addition to the materials available through the IRC, Director Kate Wilmoth is a knowledgeable resource to congregations seeking specific materials for program support. Congregations may join the IRC on an annual fee basis depending on the size of the church. For example a congregation of less than 100 members pays $25 annually to access any and all resources in the IRC. Congregations of 500 or more members pay $250 per year. For churches outside the Phoenix area, materials can be shipped via UPS. The IRC has a website: www.icresource.org which includes an online catalog. The telephone number is 602-468-3810.

‘GATHER ROUND: HEARING AND SHARING GOD’S GOOD NEWS

Congregations in the United Church of Christ have the opportunity to utilize a Bible story-based curriculum resource, titled ‘Gather Round. The resource nurtures children, youth and their adult caregivers in becoming followers of Jesus. Materials are available for Preschool (age 3-4) through Youth (gr. 9-12) as well as a guide for Parent/Caregivers. Fall materials focus on Old Testament stories, while winter and spring sessions are devoted to the New Testament. Summer sessions focus on special topics and themes.

Our Southwest Conference Partners in Education are prepared to introduce this curriculum resource to local congregations. If you would like to learn more about this material and its suitability for your local congregation, please contact the following persons:

Central and Northern Arizona: Dana Bender (602-264-1221) or Susan Wadell (602-993-0050)

Southern Arizona: Carol Wilson (520-296-9332) or Marie Bacchiocchi (520-297-1181)

New Mexico/El Paso: Juanita Marken (505-268-2765)

SEASONS OF THE SPIRIT

An ecumenical lectionary-based curriculum

This material incorporates the arts, the Bible, and techonology to provide resources to local churches. It integrates worship, learning and mission, service, and outreach.

You can learn more and access resources

by calling 1-800-537-3394