Church Handouts & Pastoral Tools |new| Social Principles of The United Methodist Church: 2013–2016. The Social Principles are prayerful and thoughtful efforts on the part of many General Conferences to speak to complex and controversial issues in the global community. This 64-page booklet is a tool designed to help individuals and small groups study the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church. It contains the official text of the Social Principles from The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2012 along with exercises for individuals or small groups, a topical index, and Our Social Creed. The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church are the product of 104 years of legislative decisions made by lay and clergy members of The United Methodist Church and its predecessor denominations with the first being written as the Social Creed. Studying the Social Principles provides opportunities to examine your own theology and ethics and to practice discipleship. Abingdon Press. 9781426766138
“Welcome to Our Church” Booklet. Scripture, creeds, a selection of United Methodist beliefs, and a page for information about your church. Abingdon Press. 9780687443109 $1.59 each; 12 for $13.99
Major United Methodist Beliefs: Revised Edition, by Mack B. Stokes. Expresses in simple language what the people of this denomination believe and how they interpret the ageless affirmation of the Bible. Includes study guide; 8 sessions. Abingdon Press.
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Safe Sanctuaries: The Church Responds to Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Older Adults, by Joy Thornburg Melton. Offers valuable, practical advice to help churches reduce the possibilities for abuse and exploitation of elders. Discipleship Resources.
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United Methodist Brochures. Parishioners frequently ask about the stances and practices of The United Methodist Church. These six brochures can help church members understand official church positions and encourage further dialogue. Pocket-sized, they’re ideal for placing in the narthex or pew racks. Prices for individual brochures: Abingdon Press. 1–24 copies, 69¢ each
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What’s So Great About Being United Methodist? 9781426711534
Communion and United Methodists 9781426711510
Baptism and United Methodists 9781426711497
It’s All About God’s Grace 9781426711503
The People of the United Methodist Church: Our History, Our Mission, Our Beliefs. 9781426711480
Membership and United Methodists
Digital Edition. Downloadable PDFs of all six brochures with blank panels for personalization and printing. Also includes links to online versions that can be used in email or websites. 9781426711558
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