New Book, DVD Titles From the UUA Bookstore
September 15, 2007
These titles are available from the UUA Bookstore, (800) 215-9076.
Charge of the Chalice, The Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church Growth & Diversity Story, by Rev. John Crestwell Jr. The story of a small church that went from 8 percent diversity to nearly 40 percent in six years, and from one white minister to black and white co-ministers and then back to a single black minister. Davies is a 2007 Breakthrough Congregation, designated by the Unitarian Universalist Association's (UUA's) Growth Team. ($18.95, #7324)
Stories in Faith, Exploring Our UU Principles and Sources Through Wisdom Tales, by Gail Forsyth-Vail. Nineteen tales illuminate our seven Principles and six Sources. Culled from different cultures and faith traditions, each story is accompanied by reflections on its meaning for Unitarian Universalists (UU) and its applicability to life in our congregations and families. By the religious educator of The North Parish of North Andover, MA ($15, #5276)
Ideas for Worship, A DVD of segments taken from the first UUA Conference on Contemporary Worship. Offers fresh ideas on worship that you can use in your congregation. ($8, #7321)
The Seven Principles in Word and Worship, Rev. Ellen Brandenburg, editor. Fresh perspectives from seven ministers who joined the ministry after the Principles took their current form. Essays, prayers, and worship readings on each Principle. ($12, #5274)
Meet Jesus, The Life and Lessons of a Beloved Teacher, by Lynn Tuttle Gunney, Religious Educator at Mount Diablo UU Church, Walnut Creek, CA. Picture book for children ages four and up. Introduces children to Jesus, focusing on his life and lessons of kindness, peace, and tolerance. Includes Bible passages upon which the text is based. ($12, #4747)
For more information contact interconnections @ uua.org.
Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008.
