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Our Church Development Discussion Papers present independent ideas and observations intended to encourage discussion and comment among church leaders in local churches and in the Presbyteries. The Resources provide helpful tools and guides for congregational and Presbytery planning and programs.
The full listing of discussion papers and resources is found on our Congregational Development Resources page. New resource highlights are included below for your review. Return often; new items are regularly being posted.
New Resources
Healthy Family Meals - Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to do more with less and stretch their money. Shopping smart and cooking at home are the most economical ways to choose and eat healthy food. Save money and eat healthy by learning to cook and bake using the easy-to-prepare recipes in a series of cookbooks and DVDs prepared by Central United Church in Barrie, Ontario. An excellent resource for congregations, community ministries, food banks, and family support groups. Visit www.learn2cook.org. Toronto United Church Council is a funding partner in this project.
Additional resources for Small Membership Churches: the majority of our United Church congregations are small membership congregations (defined as fewer than 100 regular participants). Alice Mann of the Alban Institute demonstrates in her short paper The Smaller Congregation a keen understanding of the dynamics at work in smaller membership congregations as she outlines six key options available to them. Read more...
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