Pastoral Desk Diary

Pastoral Desk Diary
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2017-10-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9780758658340

This planner, designed specifically for pastors, contains yearly, monthly, and weekly liturgical planning and note-taking resources, with lectionary information for LCMS, WELS, and ELCA/RCL church bodies.

Pastoral Desk Diary 2025

Pastoral Desk Diary 2025
Author: Concordia Publishing House
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-08-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780758677167

This annual planner, designed specifically for pastors, contains yearly, monthly, and weekly liturgical planning and note-taking resources, with lectionary information for LCMS, WELS, and ELCA/RCL church bodies. Lutheran Service Book daily lectionary and the feasts, festivals, and commemorations appointed in LSB are part of the daily calendar, along with national holidays. Pastoral Desk Diary also provides a system for conveniently logging pastoral calls, pastoral acts, appointments, mileage, and notes.

From the Pastor's Desk

From the Pastor's Desk
Author: Nerses Manoogian
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2008
Genre:
ISBN: 1438923414

Der Nerses's well-crafted, heart-felt messages have enriched the life of St. Gregory's parish over the years. They give a new appreciation pastoral calling of the Armenian Church's patron saint, St. Gregory: to enlighten and guide his flock. They are a light unto our feet and a window into the life of a vibrant parish. Tom Samuelian This newest source of spiritual renewal is a must read especially for us as Armenian Orthodox Christians in our search for the truth and the Good News of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ and should serve as a source of much needed spiritual renewal among our people. Fr. Vartan Kassabian 'From the Pastor's Desk' gives an enlightening account of the Sacraments, Feast Days, Armenian Church customs, etiquette and traditions, Canon Law, and local and global issues. Archpriest Rev. Fr. Nerses Manoogian has eloquently woven Scripture, poetic prose, and humor in his book that teaches, inspires and reaffirms one's faith in Christianity. A must-read for young and old alike. Jeanette Nazarian, Sunday School Superintendent

Trauma and Pastoral Care

Trauma and Pastoral Care
Author: Carla Grosch-Miller
Publisher: Canterbury Press
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2021-06-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1786223333

This handbook is for leaders who are faced with leading an individual or a church community through a traumatic event and its aftermath. It arises out of the Tragedy and Congregations Project which helps churches to respond in a healthy way to the impact of tragedies through training in good practice, careful reflection, and drawing on faith resources. *Part One examines the physical and mental impact of trauma, and offers a rapid response pastoral toolkit and guidance on appropriate continuing care. *Part Two offers pastoral and liturgical strategies for collective trauma, suggesting ‘habits of the heart’ that will build resilience. *Part Three reflects on the changing story of life and faith as meaning is made from traumatising events, and reflects on recovery.

Liturgy on the Edge

Liturgy on the Edge
Author: Samuel Wells
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2019-01-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1640651578

Using the unique circumstances and opportunities available to historic St. Martin-in-the-Fields at Trafalgar Square in London, renowned vicar Sam Wells and members of the church staff offer insights about the intersections between liturgy and outreach. Exploring questions of both formal and informal engagement with liturgy, prayer book revision, and practical how-tos for acute congregational needs, urban parishes around the world will find inspiration and resources within these pages. Written by the staff and dedicated lay members of the St Martin’s community, the book is an invitation to us all to be more inclusive and compas-sionate when planning worship and other services. Topics of interest include pastoral care for those affected by crime and homelessness, great sacred music, laying-on-of-hands, podcasting/webcasting, and holiday observances that extend love and service to all neighbors across denominations and walks of life.

Funeral, Memorial and Thanksgiving Services

Funeral, Memorial and Thanksgiving Services
Author: Jan Brind
Publisher: Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781853118555

Arising out of many year's experience of helping to lead local church worship and counselling work in a children's hospice, this is the first of three new volumes that focuses on the occasions when many non-churchgoers visit a church: for christenings, weddings, funerals, and memorials. These rites of passage present key opportunities for occasional visitors to encounter the Christian faith. If they are imaginatively handled a lifelong interest can be aroused. If they are insensitively done, people can be put of for life. This practical resource offers prayers, forms of words and many tried and tested ideas for creating rituals that give support at a time of great need following a death. It will enable the creation of rites (based on the authorized liturgical texts) that are beautiful, memorable and meaningful. Particular help is given for that most difficult of pastoral challenges, the death of a child and the care of the bereaved family.

Tend My Flock

Tend My Flock
Author: Kate Litchfield
Publisher: Canterbury Press
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2013-01-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1848253559

A companion and guide for ordained and lay ministers seeking to live their pastoral ministry well, amid all the complexities and pressures of contemporary society. It addresses issues which often remain unspoken, inviting dialogue, reflection, honest self-examination and the courage to share struggles and dilemmas with others.

Creative Ideas for Ministry with the Aged

Creative Ideas for Ministry with the Aged
Author: Sue Pickering
Publisher: Canterbury Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2014-09-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1848256485

Creative Ideas for Ministry with the Aged is a wise, timely and practical handbook that meets the urgent need for resources for ministry among the elderly. Written out of the author's own experience as a chaplain to a residential care community, it is suitable for ministers who visit the elderly; chaplains, pastoral visitors and caregivers; and all who help train others in elderly pastoral care. Part 1 explores the key theological elements of ministry with the aged, focusing on themes such as the sacrament of the present moment. It asks what constitutes spiritual care and conversation with those whose minds and bodies are failing? Part 2 provides simple service outlines for 'reconnecting with old treasures'; and includes liturgies for communion services, services of the word and remembering special days. Parts 3 and 4 offer imaginative ideas for pastoral practices and spiritual activities using prayer, song, laughter, memory, touch, anointing and more to address questions of loss, letting go, forgiveness, dying and resurrection.

Alternative Pastoral Prayers

Alternative Pastoral Prayers
Author: Tess Ward
Publisher: Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2011-12-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1848251203

From the pen of a hospital chaplain, here are prayers and liturgies for use in ministry to the sick, covering scenarios with no current official provision.