Subject: Religion
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The Presbyterians – Part III: Belief and Doctrine
Third of a five part series, this video helps answer the question ‘What do Presbyterians believe and teach?
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Seeking Peace, Unity, and Purity
In this video, Vicky Curtiss, co-pastor of Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames, Iowa, shares some of the tools being used on the task force to build a community of trust within the framework of worship, Bible study, prayer, and sharing. Frances Taylor Gench, professor of New Testament at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of…
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What Makes Us Distinctive as Presbyterians
Explains the 3 books that are foundational to the denomination, 7 principles adopted by the church for interpreting the Bible, 10 doctrines characteristic of the Book of Confessions, and principles of representative government in the Book of Order
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The Presbyterians – Part V: Vision and Mission
The fifth in a five-part series. ‘Where are we going? Presbyterians believe that Christ calls us to share in God’s vision for the world. This video shows how individuals are responding to Christ’s call by acting on their passion to serve God by following the example set forth in Christ Jesus.
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So, You’re Becoming a New Member
Members of Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, Ill. and New Life Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Ga. participate in this video designed for persons who are interested in becoming members or have just become members of a Presbyterian Church. It covers Presbyterian history in America, Presbyterian beliefs, governance, mission, and membership.
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Interfaith Listening Pilot Project
This video tells the story of the visits of 18 Christians and Muslims from ten countries who spoke in more than 100 places during a two week travel hosted by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations and presbyteries in September 2002.
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The Meaning of Mystery
The Meaning of Mystery: Baptism and Communion introduces the Reformed understanding of the sacraments – Baptism and Communion. The purpose of this two part video is to assist adults and youth in exploring the meaning of the sacraments in the Reformed tradition. Appropriate forms for celebrating the sacraments are demonstrated.
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General Assembly Council Overview
The General Assembly Council is the ministry and mission agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This overview shares stories of the ministries in which we are engaged around the world. This program also demonstrates how the General Assembly Council focuses its work around its mission statement and goals and shares how the GAC staff works…
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The Distinctiveness of Presbyterianism (Series)
This is a video-taped study of a Continuing Education event at the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA. The class discussions — ten hours’ worth — have been edited into segments that could be used for group discussions in many different setttings in the church, and the study guide is designed to help…
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200 Years of Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women have a mission, a voice, and a place in the church. This video is an introduction to the history of Presbyterian Women, which began 200 years ago when women had no role outside the home. Two centuries after the first Presbyterian women gathered to pray and donate their hard earned pennies to the…
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The Apostles’ Creed
Many young people can recite the Apostles’ Creed without giving thought to the beliefs they are expressing or to the meaning these beliefs have for their own lives. And yet, the Apostles’ Creed is a cornerstone of the Christian faith. The Apostles’ Creed: Knowing What We Believe invites young people to go beyond merely knowing…
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Boundaries (Video)
Includes: Leader’s Guide Ideal for small groups, this nine session DVD helps participants learn the secrets and cultivate the habit of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries that provide the framework for rich, productive relationships. Designed to be used with the Boundaries Participant’s Guide, Revised.