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The 2012 Assembly resolved to
“invite all congregations and faith
communities to participate in a
shared season of teaching and
learning on Christian faith and
discipleship in 2014.”
A Season of Teaching & Learning
Resources
Christianity in the 21st Century
Four studies for groups
by Avril Hannah-Jones
As Australian Christians, we have the
challenging task of living in a modern and
postmodern world while living out a faith
whose roots are pre-modern.
The foundational events of the Christian
faith, Jesus’ Incarnation, Crucifixion and
Resurrection, occurred almost 2000 years ago.
How are we to live as Christians in the
twenty-first century? This series of four studies
looks at what it means to be Christian today,
examining our history; responding to two
of the biggest challenges facing Christians
today: living in a religiously pluralist world after
centuries of Christian domination in the West
and caring for creation. The last study looks at
the political implications of twenty-first century
Christianity. Are we ready to be martyrs?
Product code UCP270
Uniting Church Press
$11.00
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Jesus Christ according to the
Basis of Union
Four studies for groups
by Geoff Thompson
At the very core of the church’s life is the
person and work of Jesus Christ. The Uniting
Church has a particular view about who he
was and is found in its Basis of Union. In
four outstanding studies, Geoff Thompson
explores what is understood by ‘risen
crucified one’, Jesus’ announcement of the
‘sovereign reign of God’; the redemption of
creation; and what it means to follow Jesus’
‘strange way’. In an era where many voices
compete for attention, these are foundational
studies that ground what it means to be
Christian. Every UCA small group will find
them exhilarating.
Product code UCP271
Uniting Church Press
$11.00
Living the Christian Life
Six studies for groups
by Rod Horsfield
Using material from the UCA Assembly’s
Doc.bytes these six studies explore:
Being a disciple of Jesus (Doc.bytes:
Baptism & Conversion); Sustaining a
relationship with God (Doc.bytes: Worship &
The Lord’s Supper) and Living as a disciple
in daily life (Doc.bytes: Living the Christian
Life & Peacemaking). Each session will
begin with the life experience of the group’s
members and move to a consideration of the
biblical witness and the church’s experience
and teaching. With a wide range of input,
every participant is enabled to draw on their
own experience, Biblical knowledge and
theological understanding to go deeper in
their faith.
Product code UCP272
Uniting Church Press
$11.00
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All resources are available from MediaCom 1800 811 311 or online www.mediacom.org.au/teaching
Change the World
Daily Inspiration to Make a Difference
by Mike Slaughter
As we grow closer to the heart of Christ, we learn to
love others the way he did. Passion for justice and
a desire to serve flow naturally from a faith centred
on the message and mission of Jesus: to bring good
news to the poor, release to the captive, and sight
to the blind. Grow in world-changing faith with six
weeks of inspiring challenges.
Weekly themes:
1. Hearing Christ’s Call
2. Loving God’s People
3. Becoming a Disciple
4. Living Simply
5. Spreading the Word
6. Serving Courageously
Abingdon Press, 60 pages
Product code AB1482
$14.75
Amos of Israel
By Rob Bos
Amos of Israel is an intriguing, five week study
program that takes up the major themes of this
prophet of Israel within the context of the challenges
of the present day. It includes easy suggestions for
groups to follow.
MediaCom Education Inc, 38 pages
Product code MC514
THE WAY
Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
By Adam Hamilton
A church-wide experience where children,
youth and adults explore the profound, lifechanging impact of Jesus’ life and ministry.
Abingdon Press, 144 pages
Product Code AB5251
$27.75
The Way: DVD with leader guide
Product Code AB5253
$58.25
The Way: Youth Study Product Code AB5254
$13.25
The Way: Children’s leader guide
Product Code AB5255
$24.75
The Way: 40 days of reflection
Product Code AB5252
$14.75
Saving Jesus Redux
$11.00
(NTSC Format)
Saving Jesus Redux is a total revision of Living
the Questions’ popular 12-session DVD-based
small group exploration Saving Jesus, of a
credible Jesus for the third millennium. New
contributors, including Brian McLaren, Diana
Butler Bass, and Robin Meyers, join Marcus
Borg, Walter Brueggemann, John Dominic
Crossan, Matthew Fox, Amy-Jill Levine, and a
host of others for a conversation around the
relevance of Jesus for today. The 12-session
program includes a new printable participant
reader and a facilitator guide with discussion
questions.
Animate Faith
$249.00
$11.00
Keys to understanding Paul the Apostle
By Rob Bos
Rob Bos helps us to learn about the cornerstone
doctrines of the faith as we come to understand
what it means to be Christian. Grounded in Scripture,
Bos challenges us to think about our personal
commitment to Christ and calls the church to be
authentic.
MediaCom Education Inc, 44 pages
Product code MC515
Animate: Faith is an adult faith formation series that
tackles seven big conversations about faith. Resources
include dynamic videos, an interactive journal, and
complete facilitator guide. Authors include: Brian
McLaren, Lillian Daniel and Mark Scandrette.
Augsburg Fortress.
Animate Faith DVD
Product code AF085
$99.95
Animate Faith Journal
Product code AF084
$23.25
Animate Faith Facilitator Guide
Product code AF083
$31.25
Animate Bible
Encounter scripture in new ways. Animate: Bible
explores seven big conversations about the Bible,
including the canon, history, testaments, gospels,
genre, interpretation, and grace. Authors include
Brian McLaren, Phyllis Tickle, Marcus Borg and Will
Willimon.
Augsburg Fortress.
Animate Bible DVD
Product code AF286
$99.95
Animate Bible Journal
Product code AF288
$23.25
Animate Bible Facilitator Guide
Product code AF287
$31.25
Living The Questions, DVD
Product code LTQSJR
LIVING THE QUESTIONS 2
LtQ2 is the completely revised and expanded
open-minded alternative to studies that
attempt to give participants all the answers.
Instead it strives to create an environment
where participants can interact with
one another in exploring what’s next for
Christianity. Comprised of 21 sessions each
with a 20 minute DVD, LtQ2 may be offered
in sequence or as three independent flights
of seven units each.
Living The Questions, DVD
Product code LTQ2DVD
$295.00
Experiencing Jesus
A 10 Session Program for Groups
By Tim Scorer with Marcus Borg
An experiential study to accompany Marcus
Borg’s recent book, Jesus, in which he and
Tim Scorer lead the reader on a journey to
discover who Jesus was, what he taught,
and why he still matters today. Pack includes
DVD, Jesus (the book), leader’s guide, 12
participant handbooks and posters.
Wood Lake Books, Kit
Product code WL557
$253.75
All resources are available from MediaCom 1800 811 311 or online www.mediacom.org.au/teaching
The Companions in Christ series
The Companions in Christ series provides a pathway for small
groups and congregations to discover a deeper experience of
and response to God. The first release in the series, the 28-week
resource, provides the foundation for the journey by exploring five
essential elements of the Christian life. The five elements are:
Journey Embracing the Journey
The Way of Christ
Product Code TUR9830
$11.75
Scripture
Feeding on the Word
The Mind of Christ
Product Code TUR9831
Embracing the Prophets In Contemporary
Culture
Walter Brueggemann on Confronting Today’s
Pharaohs
By Walter Brueggemann with Tim Scorer
Old Testament Scholar Walter Brueggemann
presents this compelling faith exploration and
develops the contemporary significance and
relevance of the Old Testament prophets. This
study series engages participants with two
components: A DVD, featuring five 10 to 15 minute
presentations by Walter Brueggemann, and a
participant workbook containing all the material
needed by participants as well as for the facilitator.
Church Publishing Inc, 90 pages
Product code CPI092
$11.75
$18.95
Prayer
Embracing The Prophets In Contemporary
Culture DVD
Deepening Our Prayer
The Heart of Christ
Product Code TUR9832
$11.75
Call
Responding to Our Call
The Work of Christ
Product Code TUR9833
$11.75
Spiritual Guidance
Exploring Spiritual Guidance
The Spirit of Christ
Product Code TUR9834
$11.75
Each of the later releases in the Companions series offers a further
exploration of one of these essential elements:
The Way of Grace explores Journey
The Way of Grace Participant book
Product Code TUR9878
$17.45
The Way of Grace Leader’s guide
Product code TUR9879
$21.75
The Way of Blessedness explores Scripture
The Way of Blessedness Participant book
Product code TUR992
$17.45
The Way of Blessedness Leader’s guide
Product Code TUR994
$21.75
The Way of Forgiveness explores Call
The Way of Forgiveness Participant book
Product code CPI091
$59.95
Embracing Emergence Christianity
By Phyllis Tickle with Tim Scorer
Author, historian and keen cultural observer
Phyllis Tickle invites us to join her in examining the
changing face of Christianity and culture. Phyllis
surveys 2000 years of Western history, identifying the
great upheavals that occur in Western culture and
Christianity every 500 years. There are six sessions on
the DVD, each beginning with a video presentation
by Phyllis Tickle, lasting from 10-15 minutes.
Church Publishing Inc, 64 pages
Product code CPI071
$18.95
Embracing Emergence Christianity DVD
Product Code CPI072
$54.95
Adult Seasons of the Spirit CD Pack
Adult study deepens the experience of faith. This
program supports lifelong learning and faith
formation. It encourages adult groups to extend
their exploration of the scriptures and connect
faith to life beyond the church – at home, in the
community, and the world. Connecting with
the Revised Common Lectionary, this complete
resource provides visual, literary, and other arts to
open opportunities for new perspectives on life and
faith. Each 12-month resource begins with Advent.
Product code SOS14ADCD, CD
$239.00
Product code TUR980
$17.45
The Way of Forgiveness Leader’s guide
Product code MC981
$21.75
The Way of Prayer explores Prayer
The Way of Prayer Participant book
Product code TUR9906
$17.45
The Way of Prayer Leader’s guide
Product code TUR9907
$21.75
Seeker’s Guide to Christian Faith
By Ben Campbell Johnson
Warmly, wisely, gently, Johnson leads readers
through the basics of the Christian faith with
information beneficial for both new and longtime believers. This is an introduction to the
habits and practices that sustain Christian faith.
Campbell offers tools for spiritual growth that
readers can use at their own pace.
The Upper Room, 94 pages
Product code TUR907
$4.45
Invitation to the Old Testament Planning
Kit
Explore the Old Testament’s story of God and God’s
calling of the people of Israel through the many
“voices” of the biblical text. Planning Kit consists of
DVD, Leader’s guide and Participant Book.
Product code AB5506
$72.75
Invitation to the Old Testament Participant
Guide
Abingdon Press, 112 pages
Product code AB9590
$18.95
Invitation to the Old Testament Leader’s
Guide
By Celia Brewer Sinclair & James Tabor
Product code AB9390, 44 pages
$21.75
All resources are available from MediaCom 1800 811 311 or online www.mediacom.org.au/teaching
Invitation to the New Testament Planning
Invitation to Romans Planning Kit
Kit
This short-term study focuses on Romans where Paul
How the early church took ownership of and was
shaped by the story of Jesus and how the church
learned how to develop as disciples and create
communities of faith. Learn the ways to follow Jesus.
Planning Kit consists of DVD, Leader’s guide and
Participant Book.
Product code AB5496
$72.75
Invitation to the New Testament Participant
Guide
Abingdon Press, 95 pages
Product code AB5508
addresses his message to gentiles. Discover anew
the key elements of Christian faith through what is,
perhaps the most influential New Testament text.
Planning Kit consists of DVD, Leader’s guide and
Participant Book.
Product code AB639
$72.75
Invitation to Romans Participant Guide
Product code AB649, 96 pages
$18.95
Invitation to Romans Leader’s Guide
By Pamela M Eisenbaum
$18.95
Product code AB659, 40 pages
Invitation to the New Testament Leader’s
Guide
By Celia Brewer Sinclair & James Tabor
Product code AB5498, 39 pages
$21.75
Invitation to John Planning Kit
The early church chose to keep four Gospel accounts
of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of
Jesus. Three of the Gospels are very similar to each
other; the Gospel of John, however, stands apart.
Invitation to John considers anew what it means to
be a follower of Jesus. Planning Kit consists of DVD,
Leader’s guide and Participant Book.
Product code AB4267
$72.75
Invitation to John Participant Guide
$21.75
Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study
DVD
Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study is the
foundation of the Disciple Bible Study program. This
has been one of the most influential programs for
establishing Biblical literacy around the world and
has been truly significant in deepening faith and
mission. A 34 week study that is designed to give
an overview of the entire Bible, it is also available in
youth and Korean versions.
Product code AB9813
$217.75
Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study
Manual
Product code DRSMR, 256 pages
8 to 10 week Bible study
$47.50
$18.95
Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study
Teacher Help
Product code AB4257, 141 pages
Invitation to John Leader’s Guide
Product code DRTHR, 54 pages
$14.75
By Robert D Kysar
Product code AB4277, 96 pages
$21.75
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Two online training resources
Discipleship Training Course
Chris Walker 1 2x 2hour sessions.
This course is available from the Assembly website: www.assembly.uca.org.au/theology
Conferences
The Apostles’ Creed
A series of 9 sermons by Ben Myers at Leichardt Uniting
Church, which covers the key expressions of the Creed
and could be used by discussion groups.
http://www.faith-theology.com/p/sermons.html
Several conferences have also been planned for 2014 and these link up well with the emphasis on teaching and
learning. This applies to Ministers, who are able to take two weeks study leave to engage in some form of continuing
education, and to all members of the church who are encouraged to be lifelong learners as disciples of Jesus Christ.
National Conference on Mission and Evangelism - “A Clear Call”
(Friday 28 – Sunday 30 March) to be held in Adelaide.
This conference came from a desire expressed at the first national Young Adult Leaders’ Conference in February 2012 which was taken up by the National
Mission and Evangelism Network. The main speakers will be John and Olive Drane from Scotland. This conference is open to anyone but particularly those
involved in leadership, ministry, missional innovation and in service across a variety of contexts – congregations, schools, agencies.
Uniting College for Leadership and Theology will offer an intensive on mission and leadership as an adjunct to the conference in the week that follows, with the
Dranes as the key leaders.
Following the pattern of previous Presidents, there will be three National Ministers’ Conferences in 2014. These will be as follows:
Charleville
(30 June – 4 July) with a focus on renewed commitment to remote Australia.
Sydney
(21-25 July) with a focus on “living faith and life cross culturally.”
Jerusalem
(22-26 September) with a focus on the foundations of faith and ministry in Biblical history and geography, the challenges of witnessing to
Christ among people of other faiths, and the UCA’s continuing commitment to fellowship and solidarity with the Palestinian Christian community.
The Doctrine working group, in conjunction with the United Theological College and Uniting Mission and Education, will hold “back to back” conferences on the
Basis of Union and Preaching to enable people to attend both easily.
Basis of Union – “catalyst for renewal”
(Friday 22 – Sunday 24 August) to be held in Sydney at the Centre for Ministry. Andrew Dutney will deliver the opening address. There will be input
sessions and opportunities for discussion. This conference will be something of a follow up to the successful conference held in Melbourne a few years
ago.
“Preaching for Transformation”
(Monday 25 – Thursday 28 August) to be held in Sydney at the Centre for Ministry. Anna Carter Florence from Columbia Theological Seminary in the USA
will be the main speaker. There will be various electives and reflection times to engage in.
These conferences will constitute Seminar week for the NSW/ACT Synod in 2014.

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