Format: VHS
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The Connecting Link
‘This is the story of Parish Nurses and Parish Health Ministers who are practicing with members of their congregations the concept of wholistic health. To be a whole person, one must be concerned equally for the body, mind and spirit.’ Narrated by Ruane Hill
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200 Years of Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women have a mission, a voice, and a place in the church. This video is an introduction to the history of Presbyterian Women, which began 200 years ago when women had no role outside the home. Two centuries after the first Presbyterian women gathered to pray and donate their hard earned pennies to the…
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The Apostles’ Creed
Many young people can recite the Apostles’ Creed without giving thought to the beliefs they are expressing or to the meaning these beliefs have for their own lives. And yet, the Apostles’ Creed is a cornerstone of the Christian faith. The Apostles’ Creed: Knowing What We Believe invites young people to go beyond merely knowing…
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Celebrate the Journey
Celebrate the Journey: The Presbyterian Presence in the USA chronicles the significant impact that Presbyterians have had on the American culture. Pegging the Presbyterian presence to chronological periods in the United States, beginning with the Colonial Period and continuing through the 1990’s, Celebrate the Journey lifts up key Presbyterian leaders for their contribution to both…
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Congregations Who Care
What is a parish nurse? The creation of Parish Nurse positions represents a new perspective on health ministry. It is a response to the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly policy statement that challenges individual congregations to become communities of health and wholeness. Churches are encouraged to become ‘vigorous and conscious promoters of health in all…
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Connecting Diversity in Community
American society has never been more culturally diverse and rich, yet our communities are sadly fragmented. People with unique heritages and perspectives live side by side, but seldom interact with each other in any meaningful way. In many communities, our churches physically occupy the center of a town or neighborhood, but they are not necessarily…