Story Keepers Collection #1 includes 3 stories: (DVD) New for Kids!

Breakout - Introducing the Story keepers - Ben, Helena, Anna, Zak, Justin, and Marcus.  When Roman soldiers capture Cyrus, a young street juggler, Ben and the children must rescue their friend from the clutches of the Emperor Nero's fury.  Stories of Jesus - Feeding the 5000, Zacchaeus, Jairus' Daughter, Jesus Teaches the Crowds, as told by the Story Keepers.

Raging Waters - Rome's aqueducts are pipelines to danger for Zakkai the Zealot.  Caught smuggling one of Ben's stories through the city's waterways, Zak stands before the evil Nero.  Can Ben and the gang save him in time?

Stories of Jesus - John the Baptist, Calming the Storm, The Gerasene Demoniac, as told by the Story Keepers.

Catacomb Rescue - Ben, Helena, and the kids help their friend Ephraim escape the evil wrath of Nero through the catacombs.  But their escape route is discovered and capture seems certain.  When there's a cave-in in the catacombs, a Roman Centurion is trapped and he's at the mercy of Justin and Anna.  Stories of Jesus - The Good Samaritan, The Sower, The Unmerciful Servant, as told by the Story Keepers. 

Story Keepers Collection – #2 includes 3 stories (DVD)  New for Kids!

Ready, Aim, Fire - It's excitement, laughter, and white-hot action when Ben and his family find themselves the object of Nero's latest neighborhood renovation, firebombing by catapult! Stories of Jesus - Jesus Blesses the Children, Blind Bartimaeus, The Man with a Paralyzed Hand, told by the Story Keepers.

Sink or Swim - A secret search for Justin's father on a Roman slave ship leads to high sea adventure for Ben, Helena, and the children.  Trapped aboard the galley when it leaves port, they find themselves headed for battle against a rebel slave ship.  Stories of Jesus - Pharisee and Tax Collector, Two Houses, Jesus Heals the Paralytic, told by the Story Keepers.

Starlight Escape - Ben, Helena, and the kids narrowly avoid capture by Nero's soldiers when their wheel breaks.  While the wheel is being mended, Ben and Helena take the kids on a journey back to the days of Mary and Joseph and tell them about the birth of Jesus, the shepherds and angels, the Magi and the star, the flight to Egypt, and more.  Stories of Jesus - the Magi, Flight into Egypt, The Announcement, Birth of Jesus, told by the Story Keepers.

Story Keepers Collection Kit includes 1-4 videos  New for Kids!

Vol 1 - includes stories of Jesus - Feeding the 5000, Zacchaeus, Jairus' Daughter, Jesus Teaches the Crowds, as told by the Story Keepers. 

Vol 2 - includes stories of Jesus - John the Baptist, Calming the Storm, the Gerasene Demoniac, as told by the Story Keepers. 

Vol 3 - includes stories of Jeus - The Good Samaritan, The Sower, The Unmerciful Servant. 

Vol 4 - Jesus Blesses the Children, Blind Bartimaeus, The Man with a Paralyzed Hand. 

Vol 5 - Pharisee and Tax Collector, Two Houses, Jesus Heals the Paralytic. 

Vol 6 - The Magi, Flight into Egypt, The Announcement, Birth of Jesus. 

Vol 7 - The Lost Sheep, Jesus Heals the Dumb Man, The Widow's Mite. 

Vol 8 - The Faithful Centurion, The Prodigal Son. 

Vol 9 - Transfiguration, Jesus' Entry into Jerusalem, The Wicked Tenants. 

Vol 10 - Plot to Betray Jesus, The Anointing, Jesus Prophesies His Betrayal, The Last Supper, Peter's Promise. 

Vol 11 - Gethsemane: the Arrest, Trial Before High Priest, Peter's Denial, Trial Before Pilate. 

Vol 12 - Crucifixion, Two Criminals,  Jesus' Last Words, Burial; Joseph of Arimathea. 

Vol 13 - The Empty Tomb, Resurrection (Mary), Road to Emmaus, Upper Room, Doubting Thomas, Jesus at the Lakeside, The Ascension.

Mother Teresa:  Seeing the Face of Jesus (DVD)

Mother Teresa Seeing the Face of Jesus presents the life and work of Mother Teresa with words and pictures that even the youngest child will enjoy.  Children will happily learn that Mother Teresa was a person much like themselves: a person whose strong faith and trust in God helped her to make incredible changes in our world.

Religions of the World – 6 parts (DVD)  featuring Ben Kingsley 

Buddhism

Catholicism

Hinduism

Islam

Judaism

Protestantism

Three Christmas Classics (DVD)

Christmas Is -In this video, cartoon/animated characters, a boy named Benji and Waldo the dog are up to new adventures.  Benji is disappointed that he has to play the second shepherd again in a school Christmas pageant.  But then he and his dog Waldo have an adventure and discover the meaning of Christmas.

The City that forgot about Christmas -This is an animated feature in which Benji's grandpa tells the tale of a city that never celebrated Christmas until a new carpenter in town started spreading the Good News.  Suitable for children ages 4 to 11.

The Stableboy's Christmas -Ten year old Tammy refuses to wrap a Christmas present intended for her cousin, hoping to keep the doll for herself.  Later, through a dream, she travels back to Bethlehem to witness a little stableboy's act of unselfish love when he gives the Christ child his pet lamb.  Tammy then realizes how sharing presents with others is a way of sharing God's love at Christmas. 

Little Shepherd (DVD)

"Little Shepherd" is a playful drama with an endearing message that will captivate the entire family. 

In the dark of night, the fields surrounding Bethlehem are alive with expectation.  Wolves have been spotted and every shepherd is nervous-including young Joel and his family.  Yet what is about to happen is not expected at all! 

As Joel embarks upon the journey of becoming a shepherd, he is afraid of the dangers that lie ahead.  But he is about to discover that he need not face these dangers alone.  An unexpected surprise will lead to the revelation that God provides the answer for every fear. 

"Little Shepherd" is the timeless story of Christmas with a twist.

The Last Supper  – DVD

Filmed and dramatized entirely on authentic locations of the Holy Land and the Middle East, this is the most elaborate and extensive film available on the Last Supper.  Jesus met with his twelve disciples in the "upper room" in Jerusalem, where they shared that historic meal.  It was the traditional Jewish Passover "Seder" meal, which to this day symbolizes the deliverance from slavery to freedom and is commemorated for the last supper the ancient Hebrews shared before leaving Egypt, on their long journey to the Promised Land.

Peter and Paul – DVD

This epic network television mini-series brings to life the precarious existence of early Christianity.  The new movement is beset by violent opposition from without and constant turmoil from within.  Two key leaders emerge - Peter and Paul-who struggle to keep the faith alive.  This dramatic presentation follows the pair, together and separately, through three decades.  Included is the stoning of Stephen, the road to Damascus, their encounter in Jerusalem, their conflicts over how the work of Christ should be spread.  Paul's travels to Asia Minor and Greece.  Peter and Paul's clash over Jewish law, and Peter's decision to follow in Paul's courageous footsteps.  The drama concludes in Rome in approximately AD 64 with the beheading of Paul and the crucifixion of Peter under Emperor Nero.

The Story of the Twelve Apostles  – DVD

They started out as average, unexceptional men of their time: fishermen, farmers, and local magistrates.  But their dedication to a prophetic Jewish preacher in the backwaters of the Roman Empire transformed them into revolutionaries and, in the process, changed the world itself in ways that would reverberate across time for two thousand years.

Now, discover the extraordinary untold stories of the men chosen by Jesus to bring God's plan to the world.  Among them are Peter, who denied Christ three times but later became a "Rock"; James and John, the fiery tempered "sons of thunder"; Matthew, the tax collector later murdered by cannibals; Simon the Zealot, the anti-Roman fanatic eventually "cut to pieces" preaching in Spain; and Judas Iscariot, whose betrayal would be paid for with silver and suicide.

This is an inspiring and astonishing story of the little-known men who became "The Twelve Apostles".

The Dancing Word  DVD

The Dancing Word offers a unique hybrid of storytelling and dance created by Betsey Beckman, one of the finest liturgical dancers in North America.  Here is the Bible - and two of its most important women - made powerfully present with an expressive artistry to charge the imagination, soften the heart, and fire the soul with love.

Part 1 - Miriam of the Dance

Part 2 - The Annunciation

Babette’s Feast – DVD

On the desolate coast of Denmark live Martina and Philippa, the beautiful daughters of a devout clergyman who preaches salvation through self-denial.   Both girls sacrifice youthful passion to faith and duty, and even many years after their father's death, they keep his austere teachings alive among the townspeople.  But with the arrival of Babette, a mysterious refugee from France's civil war, life for the sisters and their tiny hamlet begins to change.  Soon, Babette has convinced them to try something truly outrageous-a gourmet French meal!  Her feast, of course, scandalizes the local elders.  Just who is this strangely talented Babette, who has terrified this pious town with the prospect of losing their souls for enjoying too much earthly pleasure?

Dateline Jerusalem – DVD

Here is the Easter story, as you have never experienced it.  With anchor Martyn Lewis and special on-the-scene correspondents, these news bulletins and reports cover the story of Holy Week in an enlightening presentation that provides greater understanding of the circumstances leading up to and surrounding Christ's crucifixion.

Programs 1-4 begin with the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and examine the events and intrigues that follow: the dramatic challenge of the moneychangers, the trick questions of paying taxes to Caesar, and the "evidence" of blasphemy and treason when Jesus claims to be the Messiah.

Programs 5-8 cover Jesus' arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection. The politics and intrigue of first-century Palestine provide the backdrop for the betrayal and execution of a man who has changed the course of history.

The Christmas Shoes – DVD

After 10-year-old Nathan Andrews learns that this will be his mother's (Kimberly Williams) last Christmas, he decides to buy her a special gift.  As Nathan sets out on his quest, fate puts him in the path of Robert Layton (Rob Lowe), an overworked attorney who has forgotten to take time for his family.  It's the boy's love for his mother that inspires Robert to reconnect with what's truly important in his life.  The Christmas Shoes shows that small miracles happen everyday-you just have to be willing to see them.

The Christmas Blessing– DVD

In the inspiring sequel to the The Christmas Shoes, Nathan Andrews (Neil Partick Harris) is all grown up.  As a young doctor, Nathan finds himself questioning his career choice, so he goes to his hometown to soul-search and reconnect with his father.  Once home, a blossoming romance with teacher Megan Sullivan (Rebecca Gayheart), and a fast friendship with her student Charlie Bennett (Angus T. Jones) teach Nathan to live life in the moment and embrace the time he has with friends and family.  A tender, heartwarming tale, The Christmas Blessing reminds us that life; love and family are gifts to be cherished.

Ontario East Transplant Support Group (DVD)

This DVD is self-explanatory to most groups.  But to confirmation groups, it is a justice issue as Canada has the lowest rate of organ donations.

Called to Be the Church (DVD)

Brought to you by the Mission and Service Fund:  A United Fund for a United

Vision.

There are 5 parts to this DVD:

Dare to Be

Welcome to the United Church

Abundance

Faithful Giving

Let's Not Be Afraid to Ask

Veracity #6 - Life..Faith..Discuss

There are 5 parts discussed in the DVD:

1.  Comes With A Lifetime Guarantee - What will get you off the couch?

           Music?  Fun and games?  A life of service and sacrifice?

2.  Unfettered Generosity - The value of a gift is not a matter of dollars

           and cents; it's a matter of the heart.  And some of the greatest

           gifts come from the most unlikely sources.

3.  The Good Shepherd - Jesus called himself the good shepherd.  Why

           would Jesus describe himself as a shepherd?  What does it mean

           for us to be his sheep?

4.  So You Call Yourself a Christian - As Christians, our behavior should

           reflect our love of God and neighbor. But what happens when

           it doesn't?

4.      The Burden - What are you carrying around?  How can you let it go?

Good God Theater Act 2:  New Testament

This DVD tells familiar stories of Jesus and of the early church from the not-so-familiar perspectives of humans who lived them!  The results are filled with laughter-and insight for living as followers of Jesus today.

Stories include:

Gabriel's Announcement                     Don't Tell Anyone

Temptation                                          Last Supper    

The Call                                               Arrest and Denial   

Feeding 5,000                                     Breakfast on the Beach

Sermon on the Mount                         Pentecost

Larry the Lame Guy                             Peter's Vision

Phillip and the Ethiopian                      Jerusalem Council

Paul in Prison                                      Don't Be Afraid

Spirit Connection – United For Peace Campaign – 2 DVD set

Reflections on Land, Reconciliation, Challenging and Transformation

United Church people and partners from a umber of areas of the world share the context in which they work, their struggles, and the faith that sustains them,  Each theme begins with a theological reflection that can be used to ground group discussion.

United For Peace - Spirit Connection Nov. 4

This program launches the church's United for Peace campaign.  Filmed this fall, the main part of this documentary gives voice to our partners in Israel and Palestine who are working on both sides to bring about a peaceful resolution to the long-standing turmoil in the region.  It also highlights other aspects of the campaign that congregations can incorporate into their worship and mission lives.

Experiencing Ecological Christianity (DVD)

This DVD contains 9 sessions:

1.   Coming Home to the Cosmos

2.   The Weaning from Wonder

3.   The Common Creation Story as Sacred Revelation

4.   Evolution as Divine Unfolding

5.   Bible Stories in a Cosmic Context

6.   Jesus' Teachings:  An Ecological Perspective

7.   The Irresistible Sophia:

      Wisdom Christology and the Ecological Imperative

8.   Wising Up;

      Spirituality and Praxis for Planetary Christians

3.      Earth as Christ Crucified and Risen

Experiencing Jesus (DVD)

This DVD contains 10 sessions:

1.   Jesus Today:  Telling His Story

2.   The Gospels:  Memory and Testimony

3.   The Gospels:  Memory, Metaphor and Method

4.   The Shaping of Jesus:  Jewish Tradition in an Imperial World

5.   The Shaping of Jesus:  His Experience of God

6.   The Big Picture:  The Synoptic Profile of Jesus

7.   God:  God's Character and Passion

8.   Wisdom:  The Broad Way and the Narrow Way

9.   Resistance:  The Kingdom and the Domination System

4.      Executed by Rome, Vindicated by God

Experiencing the Bible again for the First Time (DVD)

This DVD contains 10 sessions:

1.   Reading Lenses:  Seeing the Bible Again

2.   Reading Lenses:  The Bible And God

3.   Reading Lenses:  History and Metaphor

4.   Reading the Creation Stories Again

5.   Reading the Pentateuch Again

6.   Reading the Prophets Again

7.   Reading Israel's Wisdom Again

8.   Reading the Gospels Again

9.   Reading Paul Again

10. Reading Revelation Again and the Epilogue

Experiencing the Heart of Christianity (DVD)

Experiencing the Heart of Christianity by Tim Scorer with forward and video clips of Marcus Borg.

For use with Experiencing the Heart of Christianity by Marcus Borg. 

First Light:  Jesus and the Kingdom of God (DVD)

This DVD consists of 12 parts:

1.  The Matrix of Jesus                  7.   Jesus as Lord

2.  The Advent of the Messiah      8.   Substitutionary Atonement?

3.  God's Great Cleanup                9.   Demonstrations in Jerusalem

4.  Collaborative Exchaton           10.  The Crowd & the Crucifixion

5.  The Lake as the World           11.  Resurrection as Resistance

6.  Parables as Lures                   12.   America as the New Rome

Front Runners (Niigaanibatowaad) (DVD)

At a special ceremony at the opening of the 1989 Pan Am Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba, seven First Nations men in their fifties entered the stadium in war canoes.  One of them held the Games torch.  In 1967 when Winnipeg first hosted the Pan American Games, ten outstanding athletic teenage boys were chosen to run 800 kilometers over an ancient message route with the Games torch.   When the runners arrived at the stadium, they were not allowed to enter with the torch.  Instead, a non-Aboriginal runner was given the honor.  Thirty-two years later, the province of Manitoba issued an official apology.

Nine of the ten men chosen for the 1967 Pan Am games torch run were from residential schools.  Niigaanibatowaad is about the segregation of the Aboriginal athletes and the despair and abuse suffered in the school system.

Niigaanibatowaad:  Front Runners is a story of survival, hope, reconciliation and a dream for a new beginning that transcends hatred and racism.

Simply Enough (DVD)

Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne have created an intensely personal dialog about the foundations of the Christian life and voluntary simplicity.  This pointed-yet-hopeful video has current relevance to the yearnings of today's Christian.

Several prophetic musicians contribute pertinent songs.

This DVD contains 6 segments:

Lifestyle

Food

Celebrations

Stuff

Money

Justice

Rediscovering the Labyrinth (DVD)

Join the Reverend Dr. Lauren Artress, author of Walking a Sacred Path, as she presents this remarkable tool for transformation.  From ancient origins to contemporary applications, the labyrinth is a crucible for change, a blueprint for the sacred meeting of psyche and soul, a field of light, a cosmic dance.

Peace DVD – Especially for Youth

This DVD has 6 Sessions:

Session 1 - Peace with God

Four Spiritual Truths

Parable of the Workers in the Field

Session 2 - Peace and Community

Calling for Peace

Building a Community (habitat)

Challenge Day

Little Grill Collective

Just a Cup of Coffee?

Session 3 - Peace and the Earth

Glen Eco Farm

Food Choices for Peace

This Little Tomato Went to Market

Session 4 - Peace and Service

I Traveled to Ireland (Youth Venture)

Deo in Denver

Playing for Peace

Peace and Justice

Oriented to Serve

A Hand Extended

We Want You

Session 5 - Peace and Nation

The Price of Conscience

Drawing the Line

Department of Peace

I Pledge Allegiance

An Act of the Peace Chiefs

Session 6 - Bits and Peaces

Battle of the Scissors

Singing for Peace

Spiritual Truths 2 

A Land Twice Promised – (DVD)

Storyteller Noa Baum, an Israeli who began a heartfelt dialogue with a Palestinian woman while living in the United States, weaves together their memories and their mothers' stories.  She creates a moving testimony illuminating the complex and contradictory history and emotions that surround Jerusalem for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

What’s God Up To?  (DVD)

Amy-Jill Levine asks questions about familiar Bible stories, causing them to lose their familiarity so we can consider them anew.  One of Levine's colleagues said if she offered a course in the phone book, 50 students would sign up.  You'll see why as you discover the David and Bathsheba story from Uriah's point of view and revisit the story of Jesus' encounter with the Canaanite woman from her perspective.

This DVD contains 6 sessions:

1.  The Temptation in the Garden

2.  The Sacrifice of Isaac

3.  David and Bathsheba

4.  The Prodigal Son

5.  The Canaanite Woman

6.   Jesus with Mary and Martha

SAFE Sanctuaries for Children and Youth (DVD)

Attorney and United Methodist clergyperson Joy Thornburg Melton, brings this informative DVD to help Christian clergy and laity assess risk and implement processes to reduce the likelihood of abuse in their congregations. 

This DVD has 3 sessions:

1.  Why?  The reality of sexual abuse; the scriptural basis for our response; recognizing various kinds of abuse; the impact of abuse on victims, abusers, families, friends, and congregations; statistics (more than 3 million reported cases a year) and insurance and liability issues.

2.  How?  Evaluating the risk in your church; establishing abuse-prevention policies; recruiting, screening, and hiring workers; guidelines for volunteers; and day-to-day procedures for safety.

3.  Reporting and Responding - A plan for legal reporting; responding to the victim, to the victim's family, to the news media, to insurance agents, and possibly to the abuser and the abuser's family; and support ministries.

Paradise Lost – The Religious Life of Charles Darwin (DVD)

Spanning the fields of science, theology, sociology, and philosophy, Paradise Lost tells the story of one man's struggle to comprehend a world explained both by religion and by the science that bears his name.

Affectionately Yours, Screwtape (DVD)

The Screwtape Letters, a thin volume of imaginative letters between two devils, has given millions of reader’s insight into conquering everyday spiritual struggles.  Biblical, historical and cultural depictions of Satan and hell gain a deeper understanding of the nature of temptation and redemption.

This DVD can be viewed as a documentary or as a five-part study for small groups.

Embracing Aging – Families Facing Change (DVD)

Change and getting older is inevitable.  So how can we make it the best it can be?  Families, experts and "wise ones" share insights on aging, housing choices, facing illness, and cooperating as siblings in the care of aging parents.   Residents of a co housing community for those over 55 offer attractive alternative for the aging years.

Carpe Diem – Tony Campolo

Listening to and watching Tony Campolo.

This series has 4 parts:

1.  The Last Great Idea

2.  Living with Passion

3.  Seize The Kingdom - It's a Party

4.Compassion for All Creation

The Box, the Book, and the Preacher (DVD)

On this 37-minute DVD Mark MacDonald offers an incisive analysis of the churches' history with Aboriginal peoples in North America, describing the spirituality of the church as that of a box (building) a book (Bible), and a preacher.  The first national indigenous bishop for the Anglican Church of Canada speaks from his own experience of the mainstream church in Aboriginal communities.  He offers stories, subtly powerful images, and new ways of looking at ancient scriptures as guides to help us all recover the power of the gospel for today and to find our way out of the box and into God's mission in the world.

Communicating for Peace (DVD)

This DVD is a first - an educational resource for faith-based and secular peace advocates and journalists about the importance of telling stories.  Being equipped to communicate for peace means knowing how to listen, see and speak in ways that contribute to conflict resolution and to creating the conditions for sustainable peace.  This resource will help you take on that challenge.

Veracity #7 – Life.. Faith.. Discuss (DVD

There are 5 parts discussed in the DVD:

1.  Demonizing - Jesus told us to love our enemies.  Who are your

                           Enemies?  How well do you know them?  How much

                           do you love them?

2.  Somebody's Knocking - We have a story to tell.  And there are

                         people out there who are willing to listen, even if it

                         takes us a while to find them.

3.  The Good Neighbour - "In a world with not enough good, one

                           person can make a difference… He does it to be The Good Neighbor." 

4.  America's Next Top Saint - Who is "America's Next Top Saint"?  You might be surprised.  It could be someone in your congregation.

5.  Three-Part Harmony - Three distinct parts blend to form one piece of

music.  Remind you of any Christian doctrines?

Veracity #8 -  Life..Faith..Discuss (DVD)

There are 5 parts discussed in this DVD:

1.  What is Love - Meet Couple1:   Kristi and Andy.  Meet Couple 2:

                             Leslie and Chad.  Which couple best defines what love

                             really means?  You decide.

2.  Priceless -       What is that backyard swimming pool really worth?  What about the beach vacation or tickets to the big game?  Are

                              there some things that we can't put a price on.

3.  So Little, So Much - Find out what happens when two teenage girls

                              discover that the cost of a prom dress is about the same

                              as the cost of a year's tuition for a Kenyan high school

                              student.

4.  Room 305 -      When it's your turn, will you enter Room 305?  Everyone

                               else is.

5.  What's Stopping You? - One player.  Ten balls. Two minutes. One goal.

                               What's stopping him?

Living the Questions – DreamThinkBeDo (DVD)

DreamThinkBeDo is not about "what" to believe, it's not about projecting someone else's "truth", it's a springboard for conversation, about what's next for those who follow Jesus. 

The Do session includes:

1.  Incarnation

2.  Compassion

3.  Politics

4.  Passion (Paul)

5.  Resurrection 

The Be session includes:

1.  A Kingdom without Walls

2.  Realizing God’s Vision

3.  Prayer

4.  Creative Transformation

5.   Mystery

The Think session includes:

1.  Thinking Theologically

2.  Taking the Bible Seriously

3.  Evil & Suffering

4.  Violence

5.  Rapture & Revelation

The Dream session includes:

1.  Faith as Journey

2.  Stories of Creation

3.Reconciliation

4.Jesus

5. Risk

Veracity #9 – Life…Faith…Discuss (DVD)

There are 5 parts discussed in this DVD:

1.  Recalculating - The Greek word that we translate as repent literally means "turn around."  We all make wrong turns, but we can all

                              "recalculate" and head back in the right direction.

2.  Water of Life -   Have you taken the plunge?  If so, who was there with

                              you when you did?

3.  At the Table -    Regardless of shape, size, color, or language, we can all come together around the table.

4.  Free of Charge -Learn about the community garden, a project that benefits gardener and gleaner alike.

5.  Nanny Cam -     Are you willing to go the second mile and do more than is expected of you?  What if you knew that you were being watched?

Veracity #10 – Life…Faith…Discuss (DVD)

There are 5 parts discussed in this DVD:

1.  Hide and Seek - Where have you found God?  Where has God found

                                 you?

2.  No More...Dry Tears - Learn all about Dry Tears, the brainchild of five

                                teens who felt called to address the problems of

                                dehydration and water scarcity in developing nations.

3.  Two Masters - "No one can serve two masters" (Matthew 6:24).  So

                            which master will you listen to?

4.  Front Page Exclusive - Get the inside scoop on one of the world's most

                             mysterious cheerful givers.

5.  Oh No, What Do I Do? - Life is full of difficult decisions.  How can you

                             know whether you've chosen to do the right thing?

We Are The Ones (DVD)

We Are The Ones is an inspirational and compelling short program, embracing the concept of looking to ourselves for leadership and positive change.  We Are the Ones combines amazing film footage of the southwest with a powerful message that will convince viewers to work together to face the future.

Differences (DVD)

Differences is a short program created to help people explore and discuss their own differences through the "voices" of dogs.

UCC YouTube – Black History Month Feb 2010 (DVD)

Resurrection – N.T.Wright  DVD

The most startling claim of Christianity is that Jesus rose from the dead after being brutally executed on a Roman cross two thousand years ago.  Could it possibly be true?  And if it were, what difference could it make to us today?  N.T. Wright walks us through the political, historical and theological issues at stake in Jesus' day and today.  Shot on location in Greece, Israel and England, Resurrection presents the essence of Wright's thinking on this pivotal event in the Gospels 

Four parts:

1.  The Concept of Afterlife in the Ancient World - 15 mins.

2.  The Idea of Resurrection in Jesus' World - 11 mins.

3.  The Gospels and the Resurrection of Jesus - 13 mins.

4    The Significance of the Resurrection for the Christian Life - 10 mins.

Evil – N.T.Wright  DVD

Mass murders, pedophiles, terrorism, earthquakes, and disease.  It's not good enough, says Tom Wright, to say that if we all try a little harder we can create a perfect world.  This is the world in which evil can and does take over individuals, institutions and sometimes-whole nations.   

Filmed in Israel, South Africa and England, Evil confronts some of the major issues of our time, from the Christmas Tsunami to the African AIDS pandemic, from the Iraq war and 9/11 to the murky world of violence and sexual exploitation, and puts them under the biblical spotlight.  There is a solution to the problem of evil, Tom Wright says, if only we have the honesty and the courage to name it and understand it for what it is.   

Four parts:

1.  Introduction - What is Evil?  - 9:20 mins.

2.  Old Testament Perspectives on Evil - 16:50 mins.

3.  New Testament Perspectives on Evil – 10:30 mins.

4.   What Can We Do About Evil? - 12:30 mins.

Spirit Connection – 40^th Annual – World fest 2007 Winners (2 DVD set)

October 22, 2006 - A New Face:  St. James United Church, Montreal

For nearly 80 years St. James United Church in Montreal has been hidden from Ste-Catherine Street West by other buildings, which blocked the church from public view.  In the last few years the rundown stores and offices in front of the church have been removed, revealing the now-restored and beautiful face of St. James.  The re-emergence of the building mirrors the re-emergence of the congregation as "the church in the heart of the city, with the city at heart."

December 10, 2006 - Beyond Grief

The journey from grief and loss to healing is a personal one, but it can also be shared, particularly when a person is part of a nurturing community of faith and friends. In 1990, Father Michael Lapsley, then a university chaplain at the height of apartheid in South Africa, received a letter bomb, which not only caused severe physical and emotional damage, but also changed the course of his life.  The Rev. Jamie Holtom tells of an unimaginable loss and his courageous path to recovery.

April 9, 2006 - One Drop At A Time

On this program we visit two water projects: a sand dam in southern Kenya used by the Masai herders who populate this arid region, and a rainwater collection project in a slum north of Nairobi, where 250,000 people live in shacks perched precariously on the hillsides.  Church-based partners fund both.

December 18, 2005 - Christmas at Metropolitan United Church

Join us for the joy that is Christmas in a musical celebration at Metropolitan United Church in downtown Toronto.  Familiar Carols performed by the senior and youth choirs, the carillon, the Metropolitan Silver Band, and the hand bell choir is a resounding and uplifting addition to the season.

February 19, 2006 - Waiting for a Solution

For refugees in Kenya, life is very difficult.  Some live in organized United Nations camps, while others without rights or legal status in the country migrate to the cities in search of jobs.  This program follows a group of United Church young people as they get a first-hand look at the work of National Council of Churches in Kenya and other church agencies, with and on behalf of refugees in their country.

Muffins For Granny (DVD)

Muffins for Granny is a remarkably layered, emotionally complex story of personal and cultural survival.   Nadia tells the story of her own grandmother by combining precious home movie fragments with the stories of seven elders dramatically affected by their experiences in residential school.   Nadia uses animation with a painterly visual approach to move the audience between the darkness of memory and the reality that these charismatic survivors live in today. Muffins for Granny won honorable mention at the 7th Annual imagine Native Film + Media Arts Festival.  The jury felt the film represented a "strong, eloquent new voice." 

Nadia McLaren (Ojibwa) hails from northern Ontario.  She is a visual artist, writer and graduate from the Ontario College of Art and Design.  Muffins For Granny is her first feature film.

Questions of Faith Series 1, 2, 3, For Youth and For Youth 2 are now available in DVD format!  Book this popular series for your next adult study or youth confirmation event.

Questions of Faith For Youth II (DVD)

Young people were interviewed on issues and faith questions, and their responses are presented as food for thought to stimulate discussion. 

The titles in the series are:

1.  Why Pray?

2.  Who Do You Want to Become?

3.  How Much Stuff Do You Need?

4.  How Do You Know What Is Right?

5.  What Can You Do About Violence?

6.   Is Loving Yourself Easy?

Questions of Faith For Youth I (DVD)

Young people were interviewed on issues and faith questions, and their responses are presented as food for thought to stimulate discussion. 

The titles in the series are:

1.  What's God Like?

2.  How Do You Deal With Drugs?

3.  What Is Sin?

4.  What's a Friend?

5.  What About Sex?

6.  What Can The Church Do About the Future?

Questions of Faith I (DVD)

Each of 14 contemporary American Protestant, Roman Catholic and Jewish thinkers was asked to respond, on camera to a series of questions.  The responses were then edited to create a montage of reflections on that question.

In the series:

1.  Who is God?

2.   What Good is Prayer?

3.  What's God got to do with Evil?

4.  What's Being Good God For?

5.  Who Needs Organized Religion?

6.  What Matters Anyway?

Questions of Faith II (DVD)

 Well-known non-secular writers and thinkers are interviewed on camera around a series of questions; these are questions that each person struggles with as their faith changes along with their daily lives.  The thoughts and reflections are compiled in these sections:

      1.  Who is Jesus?

      2.  What's the use of the Bible?

      3.  Who's got the truth?

      4.  How do we right the wrong?

      5.  What gives you faith?

   6.   What happens after death?

Questions of Faith III (DVD)

This popular series addresses, as the title suggests, the questions of faith with which many people struggle at some point in their faith journey. The people interviewed in this DVD are well known in both the secular and church worlds as writers and thinkers. 

Questions are:

1.  What Do You Mean by Faith?

2.  Why Worship?

3.  What's Religions Got to Do With Sex?

4.  What Are the Moral Dilemmas?

5.  Remember Sin and Salvation?

6.   What About Grace and Miracles?

Perfect Stranger (The) (DVD)

Nikki Cominksy is a successful attorney-troubled by the fact that her life isn't perfect.   One day, a mysterious invitation shows up on her desk that reads, "You are invited to Dinner with Jesus of Nazareth."  Thinking it's a prank, she shows up - only to find herself in the middle of a whirlwind evening of debate and revelation - with the most unforgettable man she would ever meet.

Jesus for the Non-Religious (DVD)

A perfect companion piece to the bestselling author's book of the same name, Jesus for the Non-Religious.  This DVD is Bishop Spong's understanding of the God-presence in Christ.  In this lecture, Spong explores the meaning of "Christ," images of Messiah, how Christ has been experienced through the ages, and how the divinity of Christ has its ultimate expressions in a fulfilled humanity.

Religions of the World – Judaism

Judaism is one of the world's oldest surviving religions; it is both a theology and a way of life for over 12 million followers.  Trace the history of Jewish culture, from Abraham's covenant with God to the Exile of the Jews from the Holy Land by Roman conquerors.  Examine the sacred texts and various holidays, while exploring the two centers of Jewish life - the synagogue and the home.

Religions of the World – Roman Catholic & Orthodox Christianity (DVD)

From the public ministry of Jesus to the legendary battles of the Crusades, examine the interwoven histories of these two distinct branches of Christianity.  Although its followers were long persecuted by the Roman Empire, Christianity spread throughout the Mediterranean region and eventually became the favored religion of the Empire, following the ascension of Constantine to the Roman throne.  Discover the differences between these two Christian groups and the various practices of the Eastern and Western followers.

Religions of the World – Protestant Christianity (DVD)

See how the political, religious and social events of 16th-century Europe changed the course of history.  Examine the context in which these factors sparked the birth of Protestant Christianity.  Led by Martin Luther, this spiritual revolution gained momentum and, under the helm of other Protestant leaders, thrived and grew into new factions in Europe and North America.  Viewers will explore the numerous denominations that developed over the centuries-including Baptists, Calvinists, Mennonites, Presbyterians, Puritans, and Quakers.  Discover the common ideas shared by most Protestant groups despite the diverse range in ceremonial practices and rituals that vary across affiliations.

Living the Questions 2.0 Part 1  (DVD)

Living the Questions is an open-minded alternative to studies that attempt to give participants all the answers.  Living the Questions creates an environment where participants not only interact with one another in exploring the best of today's theological thought, but also together strive to explore what's next for Christianity.   

Part 1 of this series includes 7 parts:

1.  An Invitation to Journey

2.  Taking the Bible Seriously

3.  Thinking Theologically

4.  Stories of Creation

5.  Lives of Jesus

6.  A Passion for Christ: Paul

7.   Out into the World: Challenges Facing Progressive Christians

Part 2 of this series includes 7 parts:

1.  Restoring Relationships

2.  The Prophetic Jesus

3.  Evil, Suffering & A God of Love

4.  The Myth of Redemptive Violence

5.  Practicing Resurrection

6.  Debunking the Rapture

7.   Reclaiming the World 

Part 3 of this series includes 7 parts:

1.  A Kingdom without Walls

2.  Social Justice:  Realizing God's Vision

3.  Incarnation:  Divinely Human

4.  Prayer:  Intimacy with God

5.  Compassion:  The Heart of Jesus' Ministry

6.  Creative Transformation

7.      Embracing Mystery.

Spirit Connection DVD  Men's Spirituality

Men's ministry story from North Bramalea United Church.  Matthew Fox in conversation with Royal Orr and a studio audience, about men's spirituality and reclaiming mysticism in the church.

The Big Event: So What Do We Believe (DVD)

Six Sections to this DVD

 1.  Introduction and worship

 2.  Introduction of Moderators

 3.  Peter Short

 4.  Bruce McLeod

 5.  Theme song and David Giuliano

 6.  Lois Wilson

 7. Questions and Answer

 8.  Panel Discussion

 9. Questions and Answer

10.  Closing Remarks:  David Giuliano

Tambogrande:  Mangos, Murder, Mining

Adventuros pioneers transform Peru's harsh northern desert into a fertile valley of mango and lime orchards.  But all they've worked for is threatened when gold is discovered under their land.  Fear, violence and murder rock their once-quiet community.   In the midst of chaos, a martyr's vision united the farmers and leads them down a revolutionary path of non-violent resistance.  This set contains 85 minute and 52 minute versions of Tambogrande.   It was produced with Mission and Service Fund assistance and can be used with the United for Peace Bible study.

Spirit Connection:  October 14:  Youth Leadership Circle DVD

Kofi Hope is a young man with a vision and persuasion. A United Church member from Mississauga, Ontario, he has been front and centre as an advocate for Black youth and nonviolent solutions to social problems.  In this program, Kofi gathers an exciting group of like-minded young people from diverse countries, nationalities, and religions-all dedicated to changing the world and staying deeply rooted in their faith.

Spirit Connection:  October 21:  Invitation to Encounter (DVD)

Created for the 20th anniversary of the United Church's apology to former students of residential schools, this program features former students of the Portage Indian Residential School reflecting on their experiences with members of Trinity United Church of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

Spirit Connection:  October 28:  Regina Ministry & Greening of Sacred Spaces (DVD)

Faced with poverty on its doorstep, Knox United in Regina opens its doors to meet its neighbours and work with them for justice.  The second part of this program deals with new energy-saving programs for churches, temples, and mosques that reduce their ecological footprint.  Produced by Faith and the Common Good, this documentary shows what congregations can do to become part of the green revolution.

Spirit Connection:  November 4: United for Peace (DVD)

This program launches the church's United for Peace campaign.  Filmed this fall, the main part of this documentary gives voice to our partners in Israel and Palestine who are working on both sides to bring about a peaceful resolution to the long-standing turmoil in the region.  It also highlights other aspects of the campaign that congregations can incorporate into their worship and mission lives.

A Fruitcake Christmas with Hermie & Friends  (DVD)

It's Christmastime in the garden and Hermie and his friends are hustling and bustling to prepare for the big day.  But more than anything they all eagerly anticipate the crowning moment of the holiday season: the arrival of Grannypillar's scrumptious fruitcake.  But Christmas is hijacked when Iggy and Ziggy Cockroach steal Grannypillar's fruitcake.  How will Christmas survive?  Let's watch as our friends in the garden are reminded that the celebration of Christmas is nothing about fruitcake, but about God's gift to us.

Quails’ First Christmas (The) (DVD)

Tommy, Bobby and Queenie are three quails whose sole aim in life is to find a decent breakfast-that is until the day they overhear an angel telling Mary she's going to give birth to the Son of God.  And that's just the beginning.  Superbly animated and featuring a host of celebrity voices, this fast-paced, action-packed DVD tells the amazing story of the birth of Christ in a way you'll never forget! 

Adventures in Odyssey-Christmas Classics (CD) – audio

Enjoy classic Christmas stories in an audio book format for your Sunday School students-12 tales are included on 4 CDs, presenting themes unique to the season:  giving and compassion.

Friends and Heroes – False Heroes (DVD)

Friends and Heroes - False Heroes contains 4 full-length curriculum lessons:

1.  Rahab and the Spies

2.  The Israelites Cross the Jordan River

3.  Peter Raises Tabitha

4.  Jairus’ Daughter

Friends and Heroes – Leviathan (DVD)

Friends and Heroes - Leviathan contains 4 full-length curriculum lessons:

1.  David Plays for Saul

2.  David and Goliath

3.  God Releases Peter from Prison

4.   Peter and John before the Council

Friends and Heroes – A Friend in High Places (DVD)

1.  Samson and Delilah

2.  Peter's Friendship with Cornelius

3.  Philip Tells the Ethiopian about Jesus

4.  Sacchaeus Meets Jesus

Friends and Heroes – Long Journey (DVD)

1.  Daniel and the Lions

2.  The Miraculous Cat

3.  The Fall of Jericho

4.   Jesus Feeds 5,000

Friends and Heroes – Sweet Freedom (DVD)

Macky and the gang want to rescue some slaves, who are forced to work, shackled, in the Roman granary.  When the Romans give chase, havoc ensues as Diana, a costume designer, hides the slaves right under the Romans' noses at the theater.  Children will learn the importance of taking a stand and choosing the right path. 

Contains 2 full-length curriculum lessons:

1.      Moses in the Bulrushes and with the Egyptian Slave Master

2.      Saul on the road to Damascus 

Friends and Heroes – True Heroes (DVD)

Fugitives Caleb and Aaron try to escape from Alexandria.  Meanwhile, to stop rebels entering the city by sea, Tiberius orders the lighthouse extinguished, and Macky, Portia, Fugitives Caleb and Aaron try to escape from Alexandria.  Meanwhile, to stop rebels entering the city by sea, Tiberius orders the lighthouse extinguished, and Macky, Portia,

Fugitives Caleb and Aaron try to escape from Alexandria.  Meanwhile, to stop rebels entering the city by sea, Tiberius orders the lighthouse extinguished, and Macky, Portia, Samuel, and Diana, and the girls must find a way to re-illuminate the dangerous shore.  Through these experiences and retelling of the story, kids will learn the importance of making a difference and valuing everyone. 

Contains 2 full-length curriculum lessons:

1.      Gideon and the Midianites

2.      Jesus’ Birth and the Revelation to the Shepherds

Tear Soup (DVD)

Grandy has just suffered a big loss in her life, and so she is cooking up her own unique batch of "tear soup".  Tear Soup gives you a glimpse into grandy's life as she blends different ingredients into her own grief process.  Her tear soup will help to bring her comfort and ultimately help to fill the void in her life that was created by her loss.

For the Love of It with Dewitt Jones (DVD)

Join Dewitt Jones, National Geographic photographer and author of three best selling training programs, in For The Love of It as he shares with audiences the importance of beginning each day with a full cup.   

In this new program, Dewitt discusses how we all have the ability to love what we do through honoring our passion, making a contribution to those around us, and expressing gratitude.

Toward Justice & Right Relationship:  A Beginning (DVD) 

This is a five-part session (on one video) to go with the study guide for congregations and church groups as they explore the legacy of Indian residential schools and forge new relationships with Firs Nations Peoples. 

Session 1:  The Very Reverend Stan McKay; Mac Saulis and Perry Shawana (10 minutes) 

Session 2:  Perry Shawana (9 minutes) 

Session 3:  Wally McKay and Pearl Cornell (32 minutes) 

Session 4:  The Very Reverend Stan McKay (8 minutes) 

Session 5:  Rev. Maggie McLeod and Mac Saulis (7 minutes)

Los Quinchos School – Mission Program 2005 (DVD)

This video consists of 4 parts:

Los Quinchos:  Street Vendors of Managua, Nicaragua

Los Quinchos school is geared towards teaching street children in Managua, Nicaragua.  This Mission & Service supported work is a response to otherwise non-existent formal education for child street vendors.

Los Quinchos 2002:  The Least of These DVD

A unique school in Nicaragua, supported by many international organizations including th eUnited Church of Canada, that works with children who make their living selling on the streets of Managua.

Peace, What Peace?

Kathy Price, from the Interchurch Committee on Human Rights in Latin America (ICCHRLA), reports on a desperate economic life in Central America. From Guatemala and El Salvador, she finds that the war of bullets is replaced by the war of hunger and poverty.  Some efforts are being made to set up people-centered economic alternatives for communities where there is no real peace without economic survival.

Rayo-X

An analysis of the destruction caused by Hurricane Mitch in Nicaragua reveals, like an x-ray, the problems with the infrastructure of this country.  What was a natural disaster became a human-made catastrophe that affected thousands of people.  The documentary includes stories of men, women and children struggling to come to terms with the loss of family members, their homes and their livelihood

Challenging Empire:  A Call to Community

Two Spirit Connection episodes with two bonus features.  Includes study guide.

"Empire" (Spirit Connection, Dec. 2, 2007) introduces empire and responds to it through the work of partners in Colombia, a national youth gathering, and an interview with theologian/activist Ched Myers. 

"Youth Leadership Circle" (Spirit Connection, Oct. 14, 2007) focuses on a national youth gathering and the work participants are doing in their own communities to challenge empire.  

Bonus Features:

"Times Are Rough," a short poem written and performed by Boona Mohammed and directed by Cristian Rossel, presents a perspective of a young adult living on the margins in a time of empire. 

An in-depth interview with Ched Myers is included as a resource for study group leaders.

Eclipsing Empire:  Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God (DVD)

Join preeminent New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan on location in Turkey as they trace the Apostle Paul's footsteps throughout the Roman Empire.   This 12-session DVD and web-based study explores fresh insights into Paul's message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman imperial theology, and the apostle's radical relevance for today.

1.    Empire                                       7.    Paul's Letters

2.    Jesus                                          8.    Paul's Ethics

3.    Paul's Mission                           9.    Paul's Theology

4.    Paul's character                        10.   Paul's eschatology

5.    Paul's vocation                         11.   Icons

6.    Cities                                        12.   Eclipse

Spirit Connection 2007/08 – Empire (DVD)

December 2:  Empire

The specter of empire is so subtle that we often fail to recognize it in our lives.  But for a group of young people in Canada and those who live on the margins in Colombia, they manifestations of empire are clearly visible, and they are actively resisting, but can they be successful?

My Shepherd is the Lord (DVD)

The 23rd Psalm offers significant meaning to people at critical points in their lives.  While it's often associated with times of loss and sorrow, it also speaks for times of contentment and joy, promise and hope.  This classic writing is brought to life in a fresh way so its original meaning is uncovered and its present-day message is illuminated.

Grit and Grace of Being a Caregiver (The) (DVD)

This best-selling video is full of wisdom and inspiration for professional and lay caregivers alike.  Seven guidelines help define one's role and one's task when caring for another.  Examples include "The healthiest way to care for another is to care for yourself", and "to be close you must establish boundaries."  The conclusion is a stirring affirmation of care giving’s rewarding possibilities.

You Can Be an Even Better Caregiver (DVD)

A ‘momism’ is one of those saying that our moms used over and over, which we swore we'd never use with our own kids.  "Eat your spinach - it makes you strong"  "Don't cross your eyes, they may get stuck that way."  What if our mothers knew more than we gave them credit for?  What if their monism’s has something valuable to say about how we do. 

You Can Be an Even Better Caregiver (DVD)

A ‘momism’ is one of those saying that our moms used over and over, which we swore we'd never use with our own kids.  "Eat your spinach - it makes you strong"  "Don't cross your eyes, they may get stuck that way."  What if our mothers knew more than we gave them credit for?  What if their monism’s has something valuable to say about how we do our care giving, if we only look at them in that context?  Delightful and insightful, full and warm, all at the same time. 

Veggie Tales:  An Easter Carol (DVD)

Ebenezer Nezzer is out of control!  Filling London with plastic Easter eggs, he's on a rampage to make Easter "bigger than ever!"  But just how hard can his mechanical chickens work before they're, well, fried?

Inspired by Dickens Christmas classic, this very special Veggie Tales film explains why millions of Christians around the world celebrate Easter past, present and future.

Art of Listening in a Healing Way (The) (DVD)

In the beginning is a description of what healing listening is and how it differs from other kinds of listening.  There follows a series of underlying principles, grouped in four categories: before you start, as you begin, as you proceed, and when you conclude.  Photography of flowers in nature helps illustrate all the ideas.

We Will Remember (DVD)

Originally created as the centerpiece for a service of remembrance, this program uses nature photography, reflective music, and thoughtful narration for its confirming message:  we will do well to hold on to the memories of those who have gone before us, and allow those memories to lead us into the future.  This piece has been used in hundreds of services of remembrance.

When Mourning Dawns (DVD)

Comparing the pattern of grief to the rhythm of the seasons, this presentation weaves together wise quotations, clear descriptions of common responses, and practical suggestions for going through each of grief's seasons.   Photography is entirely from nature.  The result is a confirming and inspiring look at this significant life experience.

Streams in the Desert (DVD)

Quiet acoustic guitar accompanies desert landscapes and quotations on the screen about desert experiences in life.  Midway through, the images shift to waterscapes and quotations that reflect life's fullness.

Wisdom of the Path (The) (DVD)

Thoughtful quotes about taking paths and making journeys appear slowly on the screen, interspersed with images of paths through every terrain and in all seasons.  The calming acoustic woodwind music feels inviting and supporting.   This visual meditation is for both individual and group use.

Natural Way of Prayer (The) (DVD)

Twelve brief directions are offered for those who wish to learn about the practice of prayer.  Examples include "Be in your heart," "Be receptive," and "Be honest."  Practical suggestions for prayer are proposed under each category.  This presentation is appropriate for people of all faiths. 

Listen to Your Sadness (DVD)

Designed as gentle support for life's troubling times, this video introduces a four-step process for dealing with despair:  experience the present, review the past, visualize the future, and return to the present anew.  Images from nature support the message in a creative way.  A life-giving affirmation serves as a fitting conclusion.

You Shall Not Be Overcome (DVD)

This series of ten meditations is designed to comfort and reassure those who are unsure of what the future holds.  A single, clear theme unifies each meditation.   Music, photography, and poetic script combine to support and uplift the viewer from beginning to end.

Common Bushes Afire (DVD)

Near the beginning is the story of the burning bush from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament:  "Take off your shoes, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground."  Near the end are the words from Elizabeth Barrett Browning:  "Every common bush is afire with God."  Throughout is photography of urban life, cathedrals, stained glass windows, and nature.  People of all faiths remark about this presentation's beauty and its meaning for their lives.

Spirit Connection – Final Show – Dec. 30, 2007 (DVD)

A look back on 20 years of Spirit Connection, the United Church's television

show that blazed a new path for religious television, showcasing good news and inspiring stories from across the church in Canada and overseas.   A look back at 20 years of broadcasting through the memories of the people behind the scenes. 

Vision of Teams (The) (DVD)

Vision of Teams is the inspirational story of how a shared vision can help develop a successful team.  It is the story of Ann Bancroft and the first all-woman team to reach the South Pole on skis.  Through actual video and photos of the expedition, along with insights from Ann Bancroft herself, you will learn what it takes to develop, lead, and participate in a team.

YES Lives in the Land of NO (DVD)

It's no secret that we live in a world full of negativity.  Negativity surrounds us - in our workplaces, in our communities, even in our families.  But sometimes, it's our own negativity that stands between success and us.

Understanding the sources of negativity; both our own and others', is essential for people to work together effectively.  Yes Lives in the Land of NO will guide participants through their own journeys in the land of NO.  The program will help viewers deal with negativity faster, more effectively, and with a lot less discouragement and despair.

Fire On The Mountain – A Gathering of Shamans (VHS)

For five days shamans and elders from Asia, Africa, the Americas and Australia meet at a Buddhist monastery in the French Alps.  Beneath the snow peaked mountains, under a huge tent, they gather in a great circle as though in council.  The central hearthstone ceremoniously laid by the Dalai Lama, the space is consecrated by each in the time honored ways.  The sacred fire lit, they share their rituals, prophecies, their stories of oppression and hopes and fears for the future,

Veracity DVD

There are 5 topies discussed in this DVD aimed at youth:

1.  Whew - "Remember the Sabbath day, and keep it holy".  Do you make

                   time in your fast-paced, busy life to stop, rest, breathe, and

                   reflect?

2.  What Do You Think - Honor.  What is it?  How have you been honored?

                   In what ways do you honor others?  What does the Bible have to say about honour?

3.  Just to Be With You - The majestic God who created everything from the largest galaxy to the smallest particle created and wants to be in      relationship with each one of us.

4.  Breaking Through - If we rely on our own devices, we'll break down.  If we rely on God's steadfast love, we'll break through.

5.  In Our Power - Do you have the power to change the world?