Free DVD and Study Guides for The National Parks Documentary

On September 27, PBS broadcast The National Parks: America's Best Idea. As a proud outreach partner of this beautiful 12-hour portrait of our national parks, Earth Ministry is offering free downloads of two religious study guides to complement the film: a four-session Christian Education course (And God Saw That It Was Good), and a one-session interfaith course (Awakening the Spirit). By going to Earth Ministry's website, you can order a free DVD containing clips from the film that complement these adult education resources. Click here for more.

Looking for New Church Music?

Bifrost Arts is "a non-profit organization that exists to enrich the church and engage the world with beauty and truth. In Scandinavian mythology, the "bifrost" was the bridge connecting heaven and earth." They tour the country doing HymnSINGS of old Christian hymns set to contemporary arrangements. I saw them this summer in Harrisburg, and they were amazing. They sing old hymns accompanied by guitar, violin, cello, and whatever else people bring to make a joyful noise. They have a new CD of "hymns and spiritual songs" entitled "Come O Spirit!" It is excellent. Listen to two tracks from the album and order your own copy here. You can even download for free the complete folder of song sheets (lyrics, melody, and chords) for the album.

Did You Know

Did you know that less than 50% of lay women and men in PC(USA) churches read the Bible at least once a week? (The Bible August 2006 Survey)

The devotional reading of scripture is one of the central practices of Christian spiritual formation. Lectio Divina is a great method to help guide one in this type of reading. For a simple guide to the practice, click here.