Educating Christians

Seasons of the Spirit is a lectionary-based all-year round curriculum prepared by an international team centred in Adelaide, Australia.

Settings
Worship, all-age learning, adult study groups, seminars, camps, Sunday School, children’s programs, youth groups.

Styles of Learning
Interactive, Sermon ideas, stories, activity projects, computer software, Bible study, small group discussion.

Number of sessions
A session for every week of the year

Length of sessions
30 minutes to 2 hours

Aims
To provide God’s people with lectionary-based, ecumenical resources that empower all ages to be transformed in Christ as they:

• explore meaning and mystery in the Bible;
• celebrate in worship, sacraments, education, and service;
• engage in ministries of love, justice, and witness;
• live in inclusive communities of faith, shaped and led by the Holy Spirit.

Theological Perspective
Ecumenical, broad, liturgical

Age Group
Birth-Age 2, 3-5, 6- 8, 9 - 11, 12-14, 15-18, Adult, Complete Congregational Life, Multi-age (5-12 yrs)

Specific leadership requirements
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Country of origin
Australia/USA/Canada/UK

Available in languages other than English
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Resources provided
Photocopiable resources for participants $160 per year
Session Plans/Team Teaching Resources $54.50 per year
Behold: Art Book extra copies $33.50 (4 per year)
Music on CD & Songbook $8.50 - $30
Poster Set $87 per year

Where to purchase
Mediacom Education

Technology needed
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Web site
www.spiritseasons.com
includes ‘Action Zone’ with ideas for interactive activities, ‘Library’ with articles and resource sheets, ‘Spirit Sightings’ with reflections on current events and media, ‘Bible Study’ provides access to international Bible study community that shapes future curriculum, and access to email discussion groups on learning, worship and serving.

National/Regional Advisors
Paul Yarrow, Queensland
Amelia Koh Butler, NSW
Mark Hillis, NSW
Mark Lawrence, Victoria
Bec Wilson Victoria
Sue Clarkson Victoria
Sam Charlesworth Victoria
Elizabeth Nolan
Helen Phillips, Tasmania
Ian Price, South Australia
John Atkinson, Western Australia
Steve & Kim Francis, Western Australia

Uniting Church Congregations using Seasons of the Spirit

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