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Start Your Own Small Ministry with the UUA Bookstore
By: BWW News Desk Nov. 07, 2014
Are you a member of a small group ministry? Or would you like to start one? If so, these resources published by Skinner House are for you.Small group ministry is relational groups of eight to ten people who build trust and intimacy with each other and often remain closely connected to their congregation. It provides a unique space and opportunity to deepen your own spiritual journey and build community.
The Shared Pulpit: A Sermon Seminar for Lay People by Erika Hewitt
Here is a complete workshop to help lay people gain experience writing and preaching a full-length sermon for their congregation. This easy-to-use guide for both facilitators and participants provides a step-by-step lesson plan for eight sessions. Workshop members learn about the theory and theology of preaching, then practice writing and speaking with authenticity, gradually building toward composing quality 20-minute sermons.Purchase today.
Heart to Heart: Fourteen Gatherings for Reflection and Sharing by Christine Robinson and Alicia Hawkins
Resources for fourteen gatherings on topics such as forgiveness, loss, nature, money, and friendship. A reimagined model of small group ministry, Heart to Heart offers readings, journaling suggestions, and thought-provoking exercises to help participants prepare for the spiritual practice of sharing in community. Purchase today.
Soul to Soul: Fourteen Gatherings for Reflection and Sharing by Christine Robinson and Alicia Hawkins
Covering wide-ranging topics such as addiction, grieving, and personal resilience, Soul to Souloffers new opportunities to explore life issues with others. The easy-to-use format includes an essay, inspiring quotations and thought-provoking exercises for individual reflection and for sharing with others at each gathering-plus helpful advice and suggestions for leaders. Purchase today.
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