A six-part study guide designed for use in congregational development. The guide includes in-depth discussion of global issues effecting our faith and our response to the world as well as questions for discussion and where to look for more resources... |
A Common Interest in Healthy Lives “Why Risk Getting Shots if Plenty of Other People Refuse to be Immunized?” Personal health—healthy eating, exercise, and proper medical care—are considered valued aspects of life for many Americans... |
"Why Worry About the World’s Troubles? I’ve Got Troubles Enough of My Own!” Should individualism—the lone individual seeking self-gratification—stand at the center of our ethics and our faith?.. |
Church and Family as Schools of Civic Virtue “How Can we Teach Citizenship When we Don't Even Have Time to Eat Together?” As sociologist Robert Putnam has observed, although bowling is still popular, we are bowling alone more often... |
Toward a Secure Community of Nations “Why Don’t I Feel Safe? Why do They Hate Us?” In this session we look at issues of global security. The question "Why don't I feel safe?" touches several aspects of life... |
Civic Engagement for the Earth I’ve Changed My Light Bulbs, Now What?” The question, “I‘ve changed my light bulbs, now what?” captures some of the discouragement we may feel about environmental issues... |
Covenant for a New Economy “Is My Job Going to China?” At any given moment, the world is filled with suffering, much of it related to people’s economic well-being. But what are our attitudes toward other people who are struggling economically?.. |
