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AVEL NEW VIDEOS
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Here you will find descriptions of videos that have been added
to the
Maritime Conference AVEL collection
between June 2004 and May 2005.
VIDEOS ADDED SINCE JUNE 2004
NEW VIDEOS THAT OFFER PROGRAM MATERIAL FOR ADULTS
Thirst (62 mins)
“Thirst” is a remarkable film. The looming freshwater crisis is the greatest environmental and human rights crisis of our time. Not surprisingly, the move is on by powerful corporations and governments to commodify and cartelize the world’s water supplies for power and profit. Thirst is the story of this assault and the fight to stop it. Global corporations are rapidly buying up local water supplies. Communities suddenly lose control of their most precious resource. Thirst, a character-driven documentary with no narration, reveals how water is the catalyst for explosive community resistance and globalization. A piercing look at the conflict between public stewardship and private profit.
Short History of Global Relationships in the UCC (30 mins; available in VHS and DVD)
The Rev. Chris Ferguson, former Executive Minister of Justice, Global and Ecumenical Relations Unit of the general Council Office of the United Church of Canada, shares his perspective on this vital topic.
Healing at Lac Ste Anne (48 mins)
Healing at Lac Ste Anne: Every July, over 40,000 Aboriginal people journey to Lac Ste Anne in northern Alberta. It’s the largest Native pilgrimage in North America, and it’s over a century old. Recent lawsuits over residential school scandals weigh on the Oblate missionaries who own the sacred site. The religious order may go bankrupt and lose the site just when its healing powers are most needed. This documentary is a campground tapestry of colourful characters and Catholic and Native faith, amidst the hope to heal old wounds. 48 minutes.
Growing Alone Growing Together (Documentary) (120 minutes)
In this documentary, psychiatrist Dr. K. Sohail presents the stories of three couples whose relationships went through difficult times. Through interviews with spouses and family members he shows how these people who fell in love, married, and had children, began to encounter serious problems in their relationships. Couples started to experience resentment, anger, hostility and despair. Although each couple eventually separated, Dr. Sohail highlights how therapy, even at that stage, helped two of the three couples to work through their difficult issues and resume their lives together. The couples discuss the techniques they learned during therapy to deal with their problems, while family members provide their perspectives. The one spouse who did not resume a married life discusses how therapy helped him deal with the loss of the marriage and prepared him to create a new life for himself. This documentary focuses on the dynamics of intimate relationships and highlights how growing together can be better than growing alone.
STEWARDSHIP RESOURCE
Opening Doors: Inviting Generosity (36 mins)
An excellent United Church Stewardship Resource [Available in VHS and DVD please indicate when ordering.] Opening Doors: Inviting Generosity: a Stewardship Development training video for e very-member stewardship visitation. This instructional video shows what the "ask" involves and what words to use when approaching church members for monetary contributions to their church community in the at home environment.
Bowling for Columbine – VHS and DVD (120 mins)
Acclaimed filmmaker Michael Moore takes aim at America’s love affair with guns and violence in this Oscar-winning film that “demands attention” (People)! Mixing riveting footage, hilarious animation and candid interviews with everyone from the NRA’s Charlton Heston to shock-rocker Marilyn Manson, Bowling for Columbine is “brilliant” (The Hollywood Reporter) tour de force filmmaking.
Glimpses of the Spirit – Lent 2005 (VHS and DVD)
Spirit Connection Lenten series, 2005 - Glimpses of the Spirit. This four-session study offers profound theological reflections and insights from people of faith around the world. In his travels with the show, host Royal Orr has conversations with people who articulate their faith in powerful ways. Filmed on location in India, Haiti, Nicaragua, Philippines, Trinidad, Tobago and Africa, these interviews will provoke some lively discussions in study groups and for individuals pondering the season of Lent. The four programs deal with the following themes: Reconciliation, Hope, Eco-Theology, and HIV/AIDS.
Dare to Be (10 mins)
In 2005, The United Church of Canada is 80 years old. We think this is an occasion worthy of commemorating! You are invited to participate in a yearlong celebration in 2005. Our theme for the year is "Dare to Be", and we have ideas of how you might want to mark the occasion. You might reminisce or plant a tree or have a party or give a gift. You might also want to use the short video called Dare to Be, to being your worship service, or a meeting, for confirmation classes, or new members.
UCM Rally – May 1, 2004 (DONATED)
This is the video recording of the UCM Rally held at Trinity St. Stephen's United Church on May 1, 2004. The title of the Rally was "We Have An Anchor" and the keynote speaker was the Rt. Rev. Peter Short, Moderator of the United Church of Canada.
TRAPS (DONATED)
This is a video of the play "TRAPS", which was written and produced in the Maritime Conference, for audiences in our region. The play toured throughout the Maritimes in 2003 and explores the relationship between natives and non-natives living in Burnt Church, New Brunswick, and the issues related to the fishery.
[THE FOLLOWING VIDEOS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED BY AVEL
with the help of the 2004 “Laps for the Library” campaign]
The Widow’s Mite (28 mins, adults)
At the heart, generosity involves letting go, whether of possessions or of oneself. In this adaptation of the story, Sarah Jamison is a middle class church-goer. Her life is filled with work and family and she finds her joy in the objects in her life. Jenny card is a widow and the housekeeper in the building where Sarah works. She’s a joyful giver with a humble spirit. A church meeting will bring these two women together, leading Sarah to choose between giving of herself or holding back.
Sacred Stories (100 mins; adults)
Three master storytellers: Frederick Buechner, Maya Angelou, and James Carroll, share their personal stories and give insights into the use of story in revealing God’s presence in our lives. These three novelists lead the viewer to discover the power of memory to heal, the value of telling secrets, and the possibilities of changing the future by forgiving the past.
Spong: Did Christians Invent Judas? (102 mins)
Was Judas invented by early Christians to transfer the blame for Jesus’ death from the Romans to the Jews? Bishop Spong notes that many of the details of the betrayal were borrowed from Hebrew Scriptures. He also observes that the name Judas is a cipher for the Jewish nation. In fact, he says, everything about the Judas narrative suggests that this is a late-developing legend, created to serve the needs of Gentile Christians in the last half of the first century. Includes Study Guide
Judaism: The Religion of a People (20-28 mins; youth and adults)
Shot on location in Israel, Egypt, and the United states, this video traces the history, development and practice of Judaism from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Some areas covered are the Torah, foundation of Jewish teaching and law: ancient faith; the practices of Judaism; the Holocaust; Judaism in the Middle East; the State of Israel; and Judaism in America.
In Search of Jesus (87 mins, adults)
What traces might Jesus have left in the arid lands he once called home? In this program, ABC News anchor Peter Jennings engages a group of religious experts in an exchange of ideas as controversial as they are fascinating. James Strange, a Baptist minister and archaeologist digging in the Galilee; Dominic Crossan, a former monk with a fiercely political image of Jesus; Hanan Eschel, a Jewish archaeologist who views the ancient Holy Land as something akin to 1960’s Berkeley; and the Reverend Thomas Wright, a canon theologian who supports traditional and evangelical views of Jesus, provide keen insights into the life of arguably the most famous and intriguing man in history.
Facing death (24 mins; Adults)
Birth and death. One we anticipate and celebrate. The other we ignore as long as possible. Some of the people you will meet in “Facing Death” have come fact to face with the reality of death through cancer and old age. Some have chosen to work in areas where dealing with death is part of the job. Listening to the stories of those who have faced death will open the way for viewers to talk about this inevitable experience.
Rabbi's Gift ( 7 minute colour VHS Youth and Adults )
The Rabbi’s Gift is an extraordinary fable about one community’s yearning for new life and vitality. Set in the time-forgotten world of an isolated monastery, a visiting Rabbi’s parting words, ”The Messiah is one of you”, penetrates the walls and towers, unleashing a surprising discovery. Visually rich and beautifully photographed, this intriguing video tells a deceptively simple and powerful story about the rebirth of a dying monastic order. In the telling, it evokes thought and discussion about the power of imagination, the nature of community, and the crucial nature of respect for others and oneself. A parable about revitalizing our church and community. A compelling meditation for respecting diversity. An excellent resource for worship service, study groups, camps and retreats. The story is narrated by M. Scott Peck, best-selling author of The Road Less Travelled.
Borg: The Pre-Easter Jesus (2-2 hr videos, 8-30 min. sessions)
Marcus Borg's sketch of Jesus is drawn with five broad strokes, each of which identities a central characteristic of Jesus which corresponds to a type of religious figure known in many cultures: the ecstatic, the healer, the wisdom teacher, the prophet, and the movement initiator. The most foundational of these, he says, are Jesus' ecstatic religious experiences.
NEW: Questions of Faith I Series (2 copies):
Six programs on two tapes, appx. 22 mins each
Who is God?
What good is prayer?
What's God got to do with evil?
What's being good for?
Who needs organized religion?
What matters anyway?
Additional copy of: Questions of Faith II Series:
Six programs, appx. 22 mins each
How do we right the wrong?
What gives you the faith?
What happens after death?
What's the use of the Bible?
Who is Jesus?
Who's got the truth?
Additional copy of Questions of Faith III Series:
Six programs, appx. 22 mins each
Remember sin and salvation?
What about grace and miracles?
What are the moral dilemmas?
What do you mean by faith?
What's religion got to do with sex?
Why worship?
NEW: Questions of Faith IV Series:
Six programs on two tapes, appx. 22 mins each
What's the nature of human nature?
Whose life is sacred?
Whose world is it?
What's the Holy Spirit?
What's religious?
Why hope?
NEW: Questions of Faith V Series:
Six programs on two tapes, appx. 22 mins each
What Kind of Power Does God Have?
Whose Money Is It?
Can Faith Wipe Out Fear?
How Do You Pray?
How Can We Love Practically Anybody?
What's Holiness All About?
The Spirit of Annie May (73 mins)
In 1975, Annie Mae Pictou Aquash, a 30-year-old Nova Scotia born-Mi'kmaw, was shot dead, execution style, on a desolate road in South Dakota. Nearly three decades later the crime remains a mystery. Aquash was highly placed in the American Indian Movement (AIM), a radical First Nations organization that took up arms in the 1970s to fight for the rights of their people. The Spirit of Annie Mae is the story of Aquash's remarkable life and her brutal murder. It is a moving tribute from the women who were closest to her: the two daughters who fled with their mother when she hid from the FBI; the young women she inspired to embrace Native culture; and the other activists, including Buffy Sainte-Marie and investigative journalist Minnie Two Shoes, who stood in solidarity with her. All are still trying to understand why she met such a violent death. Follow them on their journey as they celebrate the life of a woman who inspired a generation of First Nations people.
Beyond Borders: Arab Women talk about their lives, East and West (49 mins)
Though the promise of women's equality inspired by national liberation movements in the 1950s and '60s never really materialized, Arab women have not given up their struggle.
Four years after the Gulf War, director Jennifer Kawaja followed a delegation of Arab women activists as they toured the United States. Gathering on college campuses, in church basements and at the UN, they speak passionately and eloquently, sensitizing North Americans to Arab feminism and the effects of US foreign policy. From Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Sudan, Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon, they candidly discuss the deterioration of women's rights in Arab states. How do they struggle against internal constraints, such as censorship and fundamentalism, yet counter Western domination? Beyond Borders was filmed in the United States, Egypt, Jordan, the West Bank and Gaza, and includes interviews with prominent Arab intellectuals, including Egyptian author Nawal Saadawi.
Paul the Emissary (54 mins)
This fast-paced saga brings us inside the energy and outlook of this incredible apostle as we experience his turbulent emotion, unwavering convictions and vision for a new kind of world under the Lordship of Christ (Vision Video)
OF INTEREST TO M&P COMMITTEES
Why You Should Give Your Pastor a Sabbatical (Alban Institute) 43 mins
In this 43-minute video presentation, Roy Oswald makes the case for clergy sabbaticals as a way of retaining congregational vitality. The two-part presentation gives a general overview of sabbaticals and recommendations for a sabbatical rhythm., as well as six points made in support of renewal leave. Several of these deal with the long-term benefits to the congregation. Congregational boards and other leadership groups will find the video useful for thinking about the reasons for developing a sabbatical policy, developing such a policy, and teaching members about this new strategy for increasing congregational effectiveness.
GREAT PREACHERS series
Selected in part on the basis of a Baylor University study of the most effective preachers in the English-speaking world, Odyssey TV Network brings this series to video. Each video (approximately 25 minutes) has a sermon, prepared and delivered for this series, then an interview hosted by Bill Turpie.
Fred Craddock
Professor Emeritus of Preaching and New Testament, Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Sermon: “A Cloud of Faithfulness”, Hebrews 12.
James Forbes
Senior Minister of Riverside Church, New York City. Sermon: “Enough To Make It Through The Night”, Matthew 25:1-13.
Linda Loving
Brings her theatrical background to the pulpit as senior minister of First Presbyterian Church in Oakland, California. Sermon: “An Advent Triptych”, Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 3:1-6.
Walter Brueggemann
Noted author and speaker, he is professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. He is noted for his preaching on the imaginative ways the prophets of the Old Testament challenge our complacency and anticipate that God is about to do new and unsettling things in our day. His sermon is “Unlike Solomon” based on Luke 12:13-31.
Gardner C. Taylor
Pastor Emeritus, Concord Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY, considered the dean of African-American preachers. Sermon: “A Creed for Christians”, Philippians 3:12-15.
Discovering Hope: Stories of Hope in Rural Congregations (Evangelical Lutheran resource-2001)
God's Spirit is breathing new vitality into rural congregations! Hear what 26 effective rural congregations have to say about God's activity in and through them. This video takes you to three vital and effective rural congregations that are in very different settings. Discovering Hope is a story about God’s heart for rural congregations and the power of the Holy Spirit to awaken new energy and build a renewed focus for mission and ministry. See how these rural congregations have discovered hope and are growing deep and wide in the name of, and for the sake of, Jesus Christ.
Companion Book resource: In these stories, you can explore the best practices for vital ministry and identify action steps for your own setting. Use Discovering Hope: Building Vitality in Rural Congregations on your own, in a group, or at learning events involving many congregations.
Powers of the Universe: (9 hrs – 11 sessions)
In the Powers of the Universe, cosmologist Dr. Brian Swimme takes you on a journey into the powers that have been active since the beginning of time and are available to you. Experience the joy of recognizing that you are the Universe. Develop a deeper intimacy with Earth, an erotic relationship with life. This 9 hr, 3-DVD set offers an 11 session program with the following titles: Seamlessness, Centration, Allurement, Emergence, Homeostasis, Cataclysm, Synergy, Transmutation, Transformation, Interrelatedness, and Radiance. Explore the questions: How are the powers of the Universe alive within you? How can you align yourself with these powers?
Jacob’s Gift (30 mins. all ages)
Hoping to win a contest whereby the winner gets to help build the new synagogue, Jacob comes up with a great idea. But with his father’s inn overflowing with guests, Jacob is pulled away from the project by his duties to his family. In the end, Jacob sacrifices winning the contest to do a kindness for a family with a newborn baby and in the process learns an important lesson about giving.
The Red Balloon (34 minutes: All ages)
One of the most famous short films ever made, The Red Balloon is the story of Pascal, a lonely French boy who befriends a wondrous red balloon, which follows him everywhere—to school and church—and even hovers outside his window when he is in his room. Acclaimed through the world as an immortal masterpiece of lyrical poetry, this film is sure to start conversations among any age.
FOR CHILDREN / YOUTH
Legend of the Three Trees VHS (Animated) (30 minutes Audience: Children ages 3 - 7)
Vivid visual imagery brings this classic legend to life. Told simply, in language even the youngest family members will understand, the story begins with three young trees who dream - as all children do - of doing big deeds. When the woodcutters come, the trees each find that the reality of their existence doesn’t match their dreams . . .and yet . . . every life, told in a way that will touch hearts. Narrated by Hal Holbrook.
GLASSES: (22 mins)
This puppet animation tells the tale of a boy who doesn't see things the way everyone else does! Milo is always losing his lunch box, screwing up in class and humiliating himself on the playground. He'd like to be invincible like his comic book hero Captain Cosmo, but for a shy near-sighted kid, the humiliations of Grade 1 know no bounds! He lives in a lonely, blurry world and is blind to his one true friend, Gwenny. A visit to the eye doctor brings things into focus. His first pair of glasses enables Milo to excel in class and on the playground. Full of new-found confidence, he loses sight of who his friends really are until a crushing accident reminds him. Glasses explores what it's like for a little boy who doesn't see things quite the way other kids do but longs to fit in. Children will be amused by this funny, poignant story. Teachers in elementary school will find it an entertaining discussion-starter for issues that affect their students: peer pressure, fear of feeling left out, friendship and acceptance.
Storytelling is one of our oldest traditions.
The Talespinners Collection
for children 5 to 9 uses vibrant animation to bring popular stories from around the world to the screen, showing how rich Canadian culture becomes with each new generation of artists and writers. This collection includes: Christopher, Please Clean Up Your Room!, Christopher Changes His Name, From Far Away, Lights for Gita, The Magic of Anansi, The Chinese Violin, Friends of Kwan Ming and Roses Sing on New Snow.
Chinese Violin
A young girl and her father leave everything familiar behind when they move to Canada from China. The only piece of home they bring with them is a Chinese violin. As they face the huge challenges of starting new lives in a new place, the music of the violin connects them to the life they left behind - and guides the girl to a musical future
Christopher Changes His Name…
Christopher hates his name - it's just too common! When Aunt Gail from Trinidad tells him a story about a larger-than-life character called Tiger, Christopher changes his name to Tiger. But then he finds a better name... When he has trouble cashing Aunt Gail's birthday cheque made out to Christopher Mulamba, he realizes how special his real name truly is. Maybe he could stick with it... or maybe not!
Christopher Please Clean Up Your Room…
Christopher is a terrific kid. He's cool, he's nice and he's smart. But he has one big problem... he's messy! His shoes smell funky, his fish bowl stinks... even the cockroaches can't stand it. In the chaos of Christopher's room, his fish rise up from their scummy bowl in protest. They enlist the help of a fastidious, well-connected cockroach. Together, the fish and the roaches hatch a plan that will change Christopher's life and his cleaning habits forever.
Friends of Kwan Ming…
Kwan Ming makes three friends on his journey from China to the New World. Once the men arrive, they all look for work but find nothing. When opportunities finally arise, Kwan Ming lets his friends have the best jobs: tailor, shoemaker and baker. Kwan takes a lowly position as helper to a mean store owner. His cruel boss makes three impossible demands: that Kwan Ming find him a woolen suit that never tears, boots that never wear out and bread that won't go stale. Kwan Ming's generosity of spirit pays off when his friends come to his aid.
The ShowPeace series
The ShowPeace series
is comprised of short animated films without words designed as flexible tools to explore conflict resolution. Young children to senior executives can identify with the characters, and gain insight into how to deal creatively with conflict and anger at school, at home, in the workplace, and in their communities. Includes: When the Dust Settles, about two gophers who get caught up in slinging dirt and Dinner for Two, in which two stubborn lizards get stuck in a battle for a bug.
When the Dust Settles…
The prairie wind is not responsible for the dirt flying in this film; the culprits are neighbouring gophers with an un-neighbourly appetite for anger and revenge. By sundown, the retaliatory rodents have all but obliterated both of their homes... is there any way they can put the pieces back together? When the Dust Settles tackles conflict in a lively, humorous and provocative way. It shows that amidst the chaos of conflict, there are still paths to reconciliation.
Dinner for Two…
Peace in the rain forest is disrupted when two chameleons get "stuck" in a conflict, with catastrophic results. Luckily for the lizards, a frog observing the fracas turns into exactly what they need... (no, not a prince)... a mediator. Dinner for Two tackles conflict in lively, humorous and provocative ways. It shows that amidst the chaos that differences create, there are still paths to reconciliation.
Elbow Room…
You don't choose to sit next to someone who spurts ink on your face, talks loudly on the phone and plays irritating music, but in the workplace you have no choice. Or do you? This short animated film presents quirky characters who deftly "rewind" situations and start over when tensions get out of hand. Elbow Room is suitable for conflict-resolution training in the classroom and workplace, helping ensure that conflicts get resolved rather than escalate.
Bully Dance…
The "stick people" in Bully Dance are imaginary, but this gritty tale is all too familiar. Like the dance beat pulsating throughout the film, the bully's intimidation of a smaller victim is unrelenting; no one stops the dance until serious harm is inflicted. While Bully Dance offers no simple solutions, it does compel viewers--teachers, parents and children--to take stock of their actions and to find ways to end peer abuse.
All the Children Ought to Know Who Jesus Is (30 mins, music and action songs)
Pre/elementary age children will enjoy singing along with this video of 16 Bible action songs, including “Rise and Shine (Arky, Arky)”, “I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart”, “Happy All the Time”, “The B.I.B.L.E.”, “Father Abraham”, and more!
Veggie Tales: God Wants Me to Forgive Them!?!
(A lesson in forgiveness for young children)
This 30 min. video contains two hilarious, fully computer-animated stories that teach children a biblical perspective on forgiveness.
“The Grapes of Wrath”
What do you get when a bunch of very cranky grapes make fun of five-year old Junior Asparagus? One sad asparagus, and one big problem!
“Larry’s Lagoon”
A three hour boat tour takes a turn for the worse when first mate Larry absentmindedly crashes into an uncharted tropical island! Can Skipper Bob and the passengers possibly forgive Larry for making such a huge blunder?
Veggie Tales: Where’s God When I’m S-Scared? (A lesson in handling fear for young children.)
This 30 minute video contains two hilarious, fully computer-animated stories that teach children a biblical perspective on handling fear.
“Tales from the Crisper”
What happens when five year-old Junior Asparagus watches a Frankencelery movie that’s a little too scary for him?
“Daniel and the Lions’ Den”
The second segment takes us from Jr.’s bedroom to ancient Babylon as the VeggieTales gang stages a musical adaptation of the classic Bible story.
Veggie Tales: The Star of Christmas (45 mins)
It’s 1880’s London, and Cavis Appyhart and Millward Phelps (Bob and Larry) are putting the finishing touches on their first Christmas musical – “The Princess and the Plumber.” Filled with spectacle and more electric lights than London has ever seen, Cavis is convinced his impressive show will “teach London to love!” Unfortunately, a church Christmas pageant staged by little Edmund Gilbert (Junior Asparagus) is opening the same night, right down the street, and features the “Star of Christmas” – a priceless artifact that hasn’t been seen in 80 years! Just how far will Cavis go to make sure his show opens on top? Find out in this hilarious, action-packed adventure which teaches that it’s the true story of God’s love that shows us how to love one another – at Christmas time and throughout the year!
Bedbug Bible Gang Easter Party (27 minutes)
Get ready to dance and play as the Bedbug Bible Gang celebrates the news that Jesus is alive! Enjoy the stories of the Palm Parade, The Garden Surprise and Doubting Thomas. Enchanting stories for your Sunday School children!
StoryKeepers (a second copy of this popular resource has been added)
"The Parables of Jesus and lessons from the Gospels come to life for kids age 6-12 in The Storykeepers Complete Resource Kit. Based on the best-selling video series, this curriculum will captivate children with Jesus, help them practice what he taught and teach them how they can be storytellers too!"
Episode 1: Breakout!: Feeding the 5000, Zacchaeus, Jairus' Daughter, Jesus Teaches the Crowds.
Episode 2: Raging Waters: John the Baptist, Calming the Storm, The Gerasene Demoniac
Episode 3: Catacomb Rescue: The Good Samaritan, The Sower, The Unmerciful Servant
Episode 4: Ready, Aim, Fire!: Jesus Blesses the Children, Blind Bartimaeus, The Man with a Paralyzed Hand
Episode 5: Sink or Swim: Pharisee and Tax Collector, Two Houses, Jesus Heals the Paralytic
Episode 6: Starlight Escape: The Magi, Flight into Egypt, The Announcement, Birth of Jesus
Episode 7: Roar in the Night: The Lost Sheep, Jesus Heals the Dumb Man, The Widow's Mite
Episode 8: Captured!: The Faithful Centurion, The Prodigal Son
Episode 9: Trapped!: Transfiguration, Jesus' Entry into Jerusalem, The Wicked Tenants
Episode 10: Betrayed!: Plot to Betray Jesus, The Anointing, Jesus Prophesies His Betrayal, The Last Supper, Peter's Promise
Episode 11: Nabbed by Nero: Gethsemane, the arrest; Trial Before High Priest; Peter's Denial; Trial Before Pilate
Episode 12: Getaway!: Crucifixion, Two Criminals, Jesus' Last Words; Burial, Joseph of Arimathea
Episode 13: The Final Conflict: The Empty Tomb; Resurrection (Mary); Road to Emmaus; Upper Room; Doubting Thomas; Jesus at the Lakeside; The Ascension
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Conflict Resolution for Students series: for Grades 5-12 youth
Bullying
Whether they are personally involved or merely bystanders to the situation at hand, students often find themselves faced with bullies both in and out of school. But how does one go about dealing with such troublesome situations without being drawn into unnecessary confrontations?
In Bullying, students will develop a better understanding of ways to deal effectively with bullies through two detailed vignettes:
In It's Not Funny . . . It Hurts , an overweight student new to school faces a daily regiment of bullying by others who ride his bus. What should he do?
And in Just Because You're Bigger . . .a group of kids playing basketball after school are menaced by an older group who come along and steal their ball. How should they handle the situation?
Conflict With Authority
From teachers at school to adults in their community, the actions of students often come into conflict with adults around them, in ways that are often equally unintentional and completely on purpose.
In Conflicts With Authority, students will gain valuable insight as how to best to deal with situations where they find themselves butting heads with authority figures in their everyday lives through two engaging vignettes.
In Just Having Fun, the antics of a group of rowdy teenagers attract the attention of the police. How should the officer and teens deal with each other?
And in It's the Rule, a student entering class is stopped by his teacher and told to remove his bulky coat, which is a violation of school policy. What should he do?
Crisis Intervention
Whether it be confiding a personal problem or voicing an implied threat, an important key to acting on a potential crisis is to take the matter seriously.
In Crisis Intervention, students will examine the possible warning signs and methods that one could employ to deal with such dilemmas before they become a problem.
In Stop being So Dramatic, a girl who's been recently dumped by her boyfriend voices suicidal thoughts. Should her friend take her seriously?
Speaking of which, in We Didn't Take Him Seriously, a kid in school who is often the target of teasing makes it known that he has a gun and that they'll be sorry some day. Is he just kidding, or does he really mean it? Part of the Conflict Resolution for Students video series. Includes a teacher's guide.
Harassment
Getting picked on because of perceived differences by others is something everyone experiences at least once during their formative years, but just how does one deal with such situations?
In Harassment, students will develop a better understanding of ways to deal effectively with such situations through two detailed vignettes.
In It's My Right...It's My Choice, a teenage girl sets herself apart from other students by the way she looks, but do other students have the right to target her for harassment?
And in We're Supposed to Be a Team, a softball player is shunned by the rest of her team through the efforts of a fellow teammate. Part of the Conflict Resolution for Students video series. Includes a teacher's guide.
Peer Conflict
Students often come into conflict with each other, but dealing with such situations in an objective manner is rare.
In Peer Conflicts, students will examine ways to deal with each other when conflicts arise through two vignettes.
In Getting Even, a spilled soda, a new car and a group of excited friends push two students toward a first fight in an excellent example of peer pressure and its potential to incite violence.
And in He Said, She Said, a bevy of hearsay and innuendo leads to hurtful rumors that jeopardize a friendship, providing a valuable lesson in interpersonal communication. Includes a teacher's guide.
Peer Pressure
Often to fit in, students succumb to peer pressure, which inevitably leads them into less desirable situations.
In Peer Pressure, viewers will examine two scenarios to gain a better understanding of the potential problems to which such pressure often leads, and how best to deal with it when such situations arise.
In Hacking, Cracking, Stealing, a student is cajoled by the star player of the football team to hack into the school's computer system in order to amend a failing grade.
And in With Friends Like These... , a new student is invited to a makeover party by the most popular girls in school, unwittingly joining them in acquiring supplies for the event. Part of the Conflict Resolution for Students video series. Includes a teacher's guide.
Sexual Harassment
Being harassed because of one's sex or sexual orientation is uncalled for, but often, such harmful attention is derived from students not knowing that they've crossed the line.
In Sexual Harassment, students will develop a better understanding of ways to deal effectively with such situations through two detailed vignettes.
In Crossing the Line, a male student's overt flirtations with a female peer continually puts her into embarrassing situations, and illustrates how to avoid being the recipient of such harassment as well as when such attention has gone too far.
In It's My School Too , a talented violinist is forced to drop out of high school due to harassment by his classmates over his alleged sexual orientation, dramatizing how students can be part of the solution rather than part of the problem. Part of the Conflict Resolution for Students video series. Includes a teacher's guide.
Student & Adult Conflict
Conflicts between teenagers and adults aren't uncommon, but rarely are they resolved in a manner that's well thought out. Student & Adult Conflicts provides a blueprint for dealing with such flare-ups when they occur through two dramatized vignettes.
In I Want It Now, a student and teacher get into a needlessly heated argument in front of the class without a proper way to diffuse the potentially embarrassing situation, while in
Get Out, a storeowner mistakenly believes that a group of students have stolen from him. Includes a teacher's guide.
Let’s Talk #1: A Kid’s Take on Talking to Parents (22 mins, Grades 5-12)
You love your parents, but can you talk to them? Why is it sometimes hard to share a problem, voice an opinion, or even start a conversation? And what can be done to change it? That's what we asked kids who have been there. Hear what they have to say about finding common ground, keeping the lines of communication open, and learning to disagree with respect. Listen as they share real-life experiences and hard-won solutions. Finally, it's tips on talking to parents from a kids' point of view…with added insight on the changing dynamic between parent and child from professionals who know. Includes Leader's Guide, and four activities to follow-viewing the video.
When Someone Dies: Bereavement and Loss (30 min. video and teacher’s resource book; Grades 7-Young Adult)
When Someone Dies… presents youth with valuable information about the bereavement process, including the fact that grieving is a natural reaction to death, that everyone grieves in his or her own personal way, and that there is no time limit to grieving. While coping with a loss is never easy, the materials in the Resource Book provide young people with important information that may help make the grieving process less painful and confusing.
It’s Never Too Late: Stopping Teen Suicide (28 min. video and teacher’s resource guide, grades 7 to Young Adult)
This video program is designed to raise young people’s awareness of suicide as a serious health problem; help them identify symptoms of depression and signs of suicidal intention; and encourage them to seek help for themselves or for others whose behavior and demeanor indicates a potentially serious problem. A variety of activities help viewers explore and extend the ideas presented in the video. The key message is that suicide can be prevented, and young people themselves are a key line of defense in lowering the incidence of teen suicide. A comprehensive teacher’s resource guide includes session suggestions, questions for discussion, activity sheets, as well as fact sheets for teachers and parents.
NEW: Questions of Faith For Youth I Series:
Six programs on two tapes, appx. 20 mins each
• What’s God like?
• How do you deal with drugs?
• What is sin?
• What about sex?
• What’s a friend?
• What can the church do about the future?
SPIRIT CONNECTION PROGRAMMES
Spirit Connection: April-May 2004 (4 episodes on one VHS or DVD)
April 11, 2004: Sanctuary
April 18, 2004: The Future of Congregational Ministry
April 25, 2004: Branching Out
May 2, 2004: First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage?
Spirit Connection: October 2004 (3 episodes on one VHS)
Oct. 3 2004 - Season Premiere:
Oct. 10 2004 - Life Amid the Tension: Churches in Cuba
Oct. 31, 2004 - First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage?
Spirit Connection: November 2004 (4 episodes on one VHS)
Nov. 7, 2004: Lead 2004
Nov. 14, 2004: The United Church Observer - 175th Anniversary
Nov. 21, 2004: Clergy in Politics
Nov. 28, 2004: Beyond the Beads of Hope – Mozambique
Spirit Connection: December 2004 (4 episodes on one VHS and DVD)
Dec. 5, 2005: Beyond the Beads of Hope: Tanzania
Dec. 12, 2005: Beyond the Beads of Hope: Moving Forward
Dec. 19, 2005: Christmas Carols
Dec. 26, 2005: Architecture of Worship
Spirit Connection: January and February 2005 Compilation
Jan 16, 2005: Deaf Ministry
Jan. 23, 2005: The Money show
Jan. 30, 2005: Community Ministries & the Tsunami Response
Feb. 6, 2005: Listen: A Journey of Social Justice
Spirit Connection: March and April 2005 Compilation
March 27, 2005: Arts & Spirituality
April 3, 2005: Native Issues
April 10, 2005: WebSight - Connecting Youth for Global Justice
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