Resource kit of materials compiled by Project North (B.C.).
Includes annotated bibliography: 8 p.
Includes "Worship Resources": 12 p.
Includes "A New Covenant ... A Pastoral Statement by the Leaders of the Christian Churches on Aboriginal Rights and the Canadian Constitution" dated February 8, 1987.
"Those who suffer from Aids deserve both compassion and help. The Church, with its message of divine love and its requirement of neighbourly love, should assist in promoting their pastoral care. These guidelines are written to help those in dire need. ..... This booklet, prepared by the Social Policy Committee, deals with pastoral rather than moral aspects of Aids. When people are ill they need help and support. Our prime concern has been this: how can pastoral care best be given to those who suffer from this tragic and as yet incurable illness ?" -- Foreword.
Includes bibliographical references, p.13-14.
Contents: Foreword / Hugh Birmingham i.e. Hugh Montefiore [Bishop of Birmingham], Chairman, Board for Social Responsibility -- Aids: Some Guidelines for Pastoral Care -- The needs of people affected by Aids -- Feelings likely to be experienced by the Aids sufferer -- Difficulties faced by families and friends -- When a person has Aids -- The care of people with Aids -- Conclusion -- Resource List -- Appendix.
"Each issue of 'The Churches Speak' begins with an introductory essay which provides an overview of the topic itself and traces its recent historical manifestations. This essay also summarize, compares, and contrasts the opinions found in the individual statements, allowing the user to place each one in the appropriate context. Each essay concludes with bibliographic citations to sources for further reading on the topic. The statements presented in each monograph are arranged into four main sections based on broad religious families or traditions: The Roman Catholic Church (which represents the single largest religious body in the United States); Protestant and Eastern Orthodox Churches; Jewish Groups; and Other Religious Bodies. Within the Roman Catholic Church section, statements are arranged chronologically by issuing date. The remaining sections are subarranged alphabetically by individual churches, religious bodies, or ecumenical organizations; the statements issued by each organization are presented chronologically within that organization. Each of the four religious family sections is preceded by a note which provides background information of the family and analysis of its perspective on the issue in question." -- Preface.
Contents: Preface / J. Gordon Melton -- Introductory Essay: The Contemporary Debate in the Churches on the AIDS Crisis -- Statements -- Index to Organizations, Statements, and Subjects.
Statements sub-divided into sections: Roman Catholic Church -- Protestant and Eastern Orthodox Churches -- Jewish Groups -- Other Religious Bodies.
OTCH Note: Protestant and Eastern Orthodox Churches section contains four Canadian and/or Anglican statements as follows: A Bi-National (Canada/United States) Consultation Statement on AIDS (1987) -- AIDS: Some Guidelines for Pastoral Care (1986) / Church of England -- Resolution on AIDS (1988), Report of the Commission on Human Affairs and Health (1988) / Episcopal Church -- Statement on AIDS (1986), Statement on AIDS (1987), AIDS in Canada (1988) / United Church of Canada.
"First published in Great Britain 1990. ... Fourth impression 1995". -- verso of t.-p.
Includes bibliographical references.
The author, a Church of England hospital chaplain, "has edited this controversial and hard-hitting collection of essays, which calls for a clearer understanding of the ethical issues, a deeper appreciation of the implication for modern theology, and a more sensitive response to all who suffer from the disease [of HIV/AIDS]. [This book] is intended as a helpful theological and pastoral resource for all who are affected by HIV/AIDS, whether as carers or sufferers. With that in mind, the ten main essays are interspersed with short reflections by men and women who have been diagnosed HIV positive, and who have been invited to speak for themselves about their personal struggle to live fully and creatively in the face of chaos and the prospect of death." -- back cover.
Contents: Contributors -- Foreword dated October 1989 / Richard Oxon i.e. Richard Harries, Anglican Bishop of Oxford -- Acknowledgements dated Oxford, January 1990 / James Woodward -- Introduction / James Woodward -- 1. To the Churches with Love from the Lighthouse / Stephen Pattison -- Nigel Sheldrick -- 2. AIDS, Shame and Suffering / Grace Jantzen -- Lloyd -- 3. Members One of Another / Andrew Henderson -- John Shine -- 4. New Showings: God Revealed in Friendship / Mark Pryce -- Adrian -- 5. 'The Carnality of Grace': Sexuality, Spirituality and Pastoral Ministry / Kenneth Leech -- David Randall -- 6. Order and Chaos: The Church and Sexuality / Jeanette Renouf -- Sebastian -- 7. AIDS and the Will of God / Edward Norman -- Victoria -- 8. Is Health a Gospel Imperative ? / Sara Maitland -- Anna -- 9. In a Biblical Perspective / Leslie Houlden -- What sort of world ? What sort of God ? / Peter Baelz -- 'And who is my neighbour ?' / Mark Pryce.
"First published 1987. Second edition 1990". -- verso of t.-p.
Forewords by Alan Harrison and Norry McCurry.
"This book of reflections and prayers has been shaped by two concerns. In religious circles, the word `healing' us often given too narrow a meaning, that of a miraculous moment of physical cure. .... The second concern is to challenge the view that physical heath is of little importance in the perspective of eternity .... AIDS demonstrates that disease cannot be separated from the social, political, and moral dimensions of the life of a community, nor from the deep-seated irrational ways in which we can all at times react to such illnesses." -- Preface, pp. vii, viii.
Contents: Preface dated Sheffield, March 1990 / Jim Cotter -- Forewords / Alan Harrison [and] Norry McCurry -- More than Cure -- A Symbol of Something More -- Powers Yet to be Shaped -- Bearing -- Bearing More -- Praying for Healing: Locating the Prayer -- Praying for Healing: Entering the Prayer -- Appendix A: Praying Through Some Psalms -- Appendix B: Praying with Those Who Have Been Violently Assaulted or Sexually Abused -- Appendix C: What Price Healing in a Time of Epidemic.
"Appendix B is based on a ritual devised by Bernice Broggio and Teresa Parker". -- Preface, p. ix.
"Written and edited by Ed Bianchi, Maura Hanrahan, Jennifer Henry, Shannon Neufeldt, and Chuck Wright". p. iv.
"The article, 'Understanding Treaty as Covenant', was graciously provided by Stan McKay". -- p. iv.
"'In Peace and Friendship' is a response to those who faith or conscience compels them to understand more deeply the struggles of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. It provides an opportunity, particularly for non-Aboriginal people, to open themselves to a new perspective by exploring a relationship with the original inhabitants of this land that recognizes their unique nationhood. .... [It] is an educational resource for groups of youth or adults, within a congregation, a regional church body or as an open community event. There are five sessions. This resource could be used as a series of weekly workshops for a local group or linked together for a 2-day conference or retreat. The first and fifth sessions assume a Christian perspective". -- p. i.
Contents: [Prefatory Material i.e.] Purpose -- Uses -- Facilitators -- Format -- Before You Begin -- Terminology -- Table of Contents -- A New Relationship: Contextual Article -- Session 1: Renewing the Covenant -- Faithful to God's Covenant: Theological Reflection -- Session 2: Nation to Nation -- A Continent of Nations: Background Article -- Session 3: Collective Rights -- In Common: Background Article -- Session 4: A Case in Point -- Reclaiming Land in Caledonia: Background Article -- Session 5: Churches in Solidarity ? -- The Churches' Role in Recognizing Aboriginal Rights: Background Article.
"We [the Primates of the Anglican Communion] commend the wonderful range of resources contained in this pack as community based groups seek to engage in the moral, spiritual and medical issues that affect both family life and the spread of HIV/AIDS. It is our hope that it will assist our partners as we work together in different ways to equip our children and churches to protect themselves from HIV". -- inside front cover.
Contains 8 booklets and Feedback Sheet in folder.
Contents: [1] How to use this pack -- [2] Trust and participatory exercises -- [3] Introducing the HIV/AIDS issues -- [4] Code pictures and role-plays --[5] Prayers and reflections --[6] Faith and HIV/AIDS --[7] Personal stories -- [8] Raising awareness and campaigning -- [9] Feedback Sheet.
"This book has grown out of the work of Anglicare, carried on through its AIDSLink programme. AIDSLink is the common thread which has brought these people and stories together. Discussions between AIDSLink Coordinator, Judith Antill, and myself led to firstly to the idea of a `book of stories' and finally, to this printed volume." -- Acknowledgements, p. v.
"Discussion questions and thought-provoking Bible verses accompany each story." -- Back cover.
Contents: Foreword / Alfred W. Steinbeck -- Acknowledgements / Mamie Long -- Glossary -- Introduction -- Graham and Margaret -- Tania -- Scott -- Jenny and Andrew -- Michael -- Jean and Marion -- Rebecca -- A church's story -- How can I care for people ? -- What is HIV/AIDS ? -- Stopping the spread -- About AIDSLink -- Selected resources.
"Produced by the Aboriginal Rights Coalition (Project North)".
"You have in your hands an introduction to the Canadian churches' work on Aboriginal issues. This booklet was compiled for you by the Aboriginal Rights Coalition (ARC). 1995 marks the twentieth anniversary of the Aboriginal Rights Coalition (formerly Project North). Project North was born in 1975 after Aboriginal leaders called the national churches to do more than pass resolutions and issue statements on Aboriginal issues". -- Intro.
Contents: Introduction / Lorraine Land, National Co-Chair, Aboriginal Rights Coalition (Project North) -- Theological Preface / Menno Wiebe, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada -- History of Contact between Indigenous Peoples and Newcomers in the Country Now Called Canada -- The Untied Church of Canada Apology to Native Congregations -- A New Covenant: Towards the Constitutional Recognition and Protection of Aboriginal Self-Government in Canada: A Pastoral Statement by the Leaders of the Christian Churches on Aboriginal Rights and the Canadian Constitution: February 5, 1987 -- Key Issues -- A Selective Resource List: Churches and First Nations -- Resources on Aboriginal Land Rights and Self-Determination -- Aboriginal Rights Coalition Network Groups -- Notes [blank pages headed "Notes"] -- What is ARC ?
Contents: Introduction / Rowan Williams -- Notes on the Contributors -- Anti-gay and anti-lesbian politics : some recent political history / Janet Batsleer -- Beyond gin and lace : homosexuality and the Anglo-Catholic subculture/ Kenneth Leech -- The General Synod debate on sexual morality : November 1987 / Martin Peirce -- Bearing false witness : one woman's response to the recent debate on homosexuality / Clare Sealy -- Many mansions : a personal witness on the challenge of AIDS / David Randall -- On raising the level of moral debate / Nicholas Holtam -- Voices in the air.