Camps and Retreat Centers
Christian Symbols
www.christiansymbols.net
Church Structure (pdf)
Confirmation
Continuing Education
Cultural Understanding
www.journeysinfilm.org
A powerful combination of age-appropriate films from around the world to broaden global understanding using film as a "window" to help students in America's classrooms mitigate attitudes of cultural bias and racism, develop a deeper understanding of global issues, and prepare youth for effective participation in the world economy.
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Crisis
“One's devotion to something cannot be truly steadfast until it has withstood moments of doubt.” We in the Church are fond of saying that “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Heb 11:1). We believe that – and yet we find ourselves succumbing in times when our lives are in crisis.
If you find yourself or loved ones in a crisis situation here are several helpful online resources:
School Violence Hotline 866-748-7047
- SUBSTANCE ABUSE & ALCOHOL
Alcohol and Drug Helpline 800-821-4357
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hopeline 800-622-2255
National Institute on Drug Abuse Hotline 800-662-4357
National Helpline for Substance Abuse 800-262-2463
Drug Abuse Information & Referral Line 800-662-HELP (662-4356)
The National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Information www.addictioncareoptions.com
Intervention and Treatment Referrals 888-762-3750 www.nationalhotline.org
- CRISES AND SUICIDE
Crisis Helpline (for any kind of crisis) 800-233-4357
Youth Crisis and Runaway Hotline 800-448-4663 Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention (EDAP) 800-931-2237
American Suicide Foundation 800-531-4477
National Child – At Risk Hotline 800-792-5200
Suicide Hotline 800-SUICIDE (784-2433) Help finding mental health resources. www.mentalhealthsearch.com
- RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) 800-656-HOPE (4673)
- HEALTH
Ask a Nurse 800-535-1111
Anorexia and Bulimia Crisis 800-227-4785
AIDS Hotline (800) FOR AIDS (367-2437)
National Sexually Transmitted Disease Hotline 800-227-8922
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Anglican Cycle of Prayer - www.anglicancommunion.org
Daily Office Online - www.missionstclare.com
Day By Day - www.forwardmovement.org
Upper Room - www.upperroom.org
Daily prayers, hymns, prayer resources - www.oremus.org
Daily Lectionary - www.prismnet.com/~kellywp/
Daily Lectionary in Spanish - www.episcopalchurch.org/hispanic_71549_ENG_HTM.htm
Diocesan Map
www.cafepress.com
www.episcopalbookstore.org
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Forms
To help you explore Christian forgiveness, this site contains life experiences, biblical and psychological insights, self-test belief questions, and sermons.
www.vsg.cape.com/~dougshow/wwwboard/wwwboard.html
Identifying Priorities
Policies and Procedures Regarding Prevention of Sexual Misconduct
There is much to learn and always something to review regarding our diocesan policies and procedures regarding the prevention of sexual misconduct. You can access the handbook, forms, and other links from the diocesan website at http://www.diowestmo.org/MisconductPrevention.asp Or, you can also open and view the Background Check Request Form and Policies and Procedures Version 6 pdf's.
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Prayer and Meditation
Prayer is meant to help increase our sensitivity to the Spirit working in our life and to provide the enlightenment needed to co-operate and respond to this presence. Finding your prayer practice can be trial and error, or may change and develop over the years. Making use of the Anglican rosary, journaling, intercession, sacred space, Jesus prayer, labyrinth, scripture and silence, and icons are just some of the ways others have found helpful.
http://breathprayers.org
http://www.heartlight.org/articles/200605/20060528_breathprayer.html
www.1ststeps.net
http://www.jesuits.ca/orientations/examen.htm
Handy Little Chart pdf
Back to Basics pdf attachment
At Session 1 of Diocesan Convention 2006, Deacon Nordwick and Bishop Romero commended this form to be shared with members of congregations. A person can fill out the form and place it somewhere handy where it will remind him or her of the commitment to regular study, prayer and worship.
Books on prayer
• Open Mind Open Heart: The Contemplative Dimension on the Gospel by Thomas Keating
• An Altar in Your Heart: Meditations of the Jesus Prayer by Bishop Bob Hibbs
• The Breath of God: An Approach to God by Nancy Roth
• Praying the Labyrinth: A Journal for Spiritual Exploration by Jill Kimberly Hartwell Geoffrion
• The Anglican Rosary by Lynn C. Bauman
• Holding Your Prayers in Your Hand: Praying the Anglican Rosary by Kristin M. Elliott and Betty Kay Seibt
• The Word is Very Near You: A Guide to Praying with Scripture by Martin L. Smith
• Too Deep for Words: Rediscovering Lectio Divina
• Sadhana: A Way to God: Christian Exercises in Eastern Form
• Praying the Hours by Suzanne Guthrie
• Prayer and Temperament: Different Prayer Forms for Different Personality Types by Chester Michael and Marie Norissey
• Wisdom Distilled from the Daily by Joan Chittister
• Saint Benedict on the Freeway: A Rule of LIfe for the 21st Century by Corinne Ware
• Who We Are is How We Pray by Dr. Charles J. Keating
• Spiritual Rx: Prescriptions for Living a Meaningful Life by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Labyrinths, rosary beads, thoughtful and thoughtful breathing exercises are just a few of the many online resources for meditative practice.
Youth and Spirituality Project - www.ymsp.org
Meditation Techniques - www.how-to-medidate.org
www.meditationsociety.com
Labyrinth Resources - www.labyrinthsociety.org
www.labyrinthonline.com
An online Labyrinth - www.yfc.co.uk/labyrinth/online.html#
Anglican Rosary Guide - www.anglicanrosary.net/
www.saintgabriels.org/rosary.html
Programs
Most versions of the Bible in searchable online form. www.biblegateway.com
www.bible.crosswalk.com
Book of Common Prayer online www.bcpoline.org
Special Services
Spirituality
Stewardship
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