Resources

www.uky.edu/RGS/AppalCenter/ -Contains materials on recent University of Kentucky Appalachian Center research projects (including a report on "The Pedagogy of Place"), the teaching of Appalachia-related subjects at U.K., and a variety of thematic maps relating the economic state of Kentucky's Appalachian counties

www.msr-crm.org - The Missouri School of Religion's web site lists educational opportunities for various continuing education courses and other materials. Of particular interest is the Parish Nurse Basic Preparation course of the Rural Parish Nurse Project, which is scheduled for October 8-12.

Privatization: A Challenge to the Common Good

A Bible study and theological reflection on the privatization of health care, Social Security, utilities, prisons, public schools and military services, and an examination of the implications for our society. Cost: free. Available on the web at: www.ucc.org/justice/private.pdf or from UCC Resources at 800-537-3394

The New Globalization: Reclaiming the Lost Ground of our Christian Social Tradition

by Richard W. Gillett, published by Pilgrim Press. Includes reflection points and questions with each chapter to prompt discussion in church and classroom settings. Gillett is minister for social justice in the Diocese of Los Angeles

Large print Book of Common Prayer

Available on CD. Compiled from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) with 18 point type laid out in an 8.5 by 11 format. To order a copy, send self-addressed stamped 6x9 envelope with three 39 cent stamps affixed to Ann Dahlen, 1900 6th Ave., Apt. 513, Rock Island, IL 61201. Additionally, donations to help with the continuation of the work are appreciated. For further information use either of these email links:

Nearly a decade after it was conceived, the Encyclopedia of Appalachia is finished! Plans are for the encyclopedia to be released during the annual Appalachian Studies Conference, to be held this year in Dayton, Ohio, March 17 - 19.

Running nearly 2,000 pages, the encyclopedia has involved the work of almost 1,000 writers, editors, and others (including EAM Board President Michael Maloney), representing expertise in nearly every facet of the region's history, culture and economy. It is being published by the University of Tennessee Press in Knoxville.
Donors are being sought to purchase multiple copies of the encyclopedia at a discount and present them to Appalachian schools. The goal is to place the volume in every high school library in the 410 Appalachian counties in 13 states.

Resources for Youth on War, Peace and Christian Conscience - From the Mennonite Central Committee, Thermostat, features a DVD and study guide with 33 sessions in seven units: Peacemaking, Imagination, Allegiance, Security, Terrorism, Camouflage and Nonviolence. Those using it can mix and match to choose what most interests their group.

Sessions include Bible studies, role plays, personal stories, images, video clips, dramas, handouts, background reading and other activities.

For more information, contact Mennonite Central Committee at 888-563-4676

All Churches Great and Small: 60 Ideas for Improving Your Church's Ministry

by Kirk and Rosie Farnsworth. The authors make a compelling case that smaller is better when it comes to the church's ability to accomplish its mission.

The authors cite research indicating that in exhibiting the ten vital qualities of strong churches, small churches have a decided advantage.

Explores the ingredients of faithful, healthy churches, offering some 60 ideas for small churches that want to become more effective in worship, caring, praying, studying, giving, and witnessing.
To order, call 800-458-3766 or visit their webpage . $15.00 plus shipping.