Pastoral Care
Active Listening Workshop
Wed, 05/18/2011 - 14:00 — Richard Manley-...The workshop focused on Active Listening, in particular, skills, techniques, boundaries and difficult topics. Role Play, Small Group Work and General plenary were some of the elements utilised.
The Resource is a compressed file that contains all of the text that was used during the workshop and can be found in Files & Stuff.
Funeral Planning Workshop
Sat, 12/11/2010 - 11:37 — Richard Manley-...The intent behind this workshop was to allow those attending an opportunity to plan and assist others in funeral preparation.
The Resource is a compressed file that contains all of the text that was used during the workshop and can be found in Files & Stuff.
Grief Workshop
Sat, 12/11/2010 - 11:33 — Richard Manley-...The intent behind this workshop was to allow those attending an opportunity to define grief and grieving for themselves, to learn about some of the myths and truths surrounding grief and to begin to name how this learning can touch our lives and/or the lives of others we may walk with.
The Resource is a compressed file that contains all of the text that was used during the workshop and can be found in Files & Stuff.
Workshop on Dementia
Sat, 12/11/2010 - 11:25 — Richard Manley-...The intent behind this workshop was to allow those attending an opportunity to learn about the continuum of Dementia and explore tools and skills, in order to be better equipped when offering care to those who are experiencing cognitive loss or families who need support in such a context.
The Resource is a compressed file that contains all of the text that was used during the workshop and can be found in Files & Stuff.
Pastoral Care Overview Workshop
Sat, 12/11/2010 - 11:15 — Richard Manley-...The intent behind this workshop was to allow those attending an opportunity to explore Pastoral Care, with a focus on health and aging, and what that means as one aspect of our ministry as a Christian faith community.
The Resource is a compressed file that contains all of the audio, visual and text that was used during the workshop and can be found in Files & Stuff.
Collegial Caring: Taking Care of the Franchise Staff (More Franchises Presentation Paper)
Fri, 06/18/2010 - 11:50 — richard.bottThe paper attached is based on a D.Min. project that explored whether or not peer supervision groups help ministry personnel in The United Church of Canada to develop their ability to cope with stress. Giving practical examples of how collegial peer-support/supervision groups can work, the paper also offers biblical and theological foundations for coming together - as well as thoughts about how to get that to happen.
The paper was presented as part of the More Franchises: A Second Cup event in June 2010.
If you have questions about the paper, please feel free to contact the author - Richard Bott (richard.bott@gmail.com)
Communication / Attendance Sheet
Fri, 05/07/2010 - 23:47 — richard.bott(This sheet is based on a similar communications sheet used at Eagle Ridge United Church, Coquitlam, BC.)
At St. Andrew's Haney United Church, attendance is taken at worship, using this sheet. Clipboards are at the end of each pew with a stack of Communication Sheets and a pen.
If a regular participant is away for more than three Sunday's their Elder is asked to make contact, to make sure that everything is all right. As well, letters of welcome and thanks are sent to guests and newcomers based on the information on the form.
Alive and Well: Renewed Purpose for Healthier Congregations
Fri, 05/07/2010 - 11:37 — RobdalThis booklet presents seven "lenses" through which congregations and presbyteries can see with new eyes the gifts in their midst. It suggests an approach to discerning congregational health and vitality. It is to sharpen the congregations sense and clarity of mission. Anecdotes of vital congregational life draw on a broad experience, 'signs of life' in congregations across the United Church of Canada.
Never. A drama on infertility.
Thu, 05/06/2010 - 10:38 — richard.bottA two-person sketch (one woman, one man), written to help a group understand our pain around our infertility.
A Ministry of Reconnection (4 resources)
Thu, 05/06/2010 - 08:02 — richard.bottBased on the work of Dr. Reginal Bibby, this article explores the process one UCCan congregation used to reconnect with members with whom the congregation had lost contact.
This resource is in - parts:
- an article (first printed in Exchange Magazine, Fall 2003) describing the process used at St. Marys United Church;
- a process for helping the congregation to name people it believes have the gifts for the ministry of reconnection;
- a guide on setting the in-context purpose of the ministry of reconnection;
- a process for naming the connections between the ministers of reconnection and the people they will be contacting.
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