RESOURCE CENTER CATALOG
Resources for Adults, Teachers, Leaders and Clerks


VIDEOS
  Titles:  U through Z

Title:  Understanding Christian Symbols
Media:  VID    Length:  18 min    Age Group:  I,T
Publisher:  Iowa Religious Media Services

Description:
Considers the complex nature of the symbol which stretches the mind to more than the literal meaning while connecting it with feelings and sense experiences as well.


Title:  Understanding the Bible
Media:  VID    Length:28 min    Age Group  A,S,T
Producer: Iowa Religious Media    [4 segments 7 min]
Publisher:  EcuFilm    Publication Date:  1994

Description:
This presentation contains four seven-minute segments that are an indispensable prelude to the study of the Old and New Testaments. The segments are 'The Bible is Written', 'The Canons are Formed', 'The Bible is Translated', and 'Studying the Bible'.


Title:  Update on Global Warming
Media:  VID    Length:  28 min    Age Group:  A
Publisher:  Sierra Club    Publication Date:  1997

Description:
An abbreviated report aired by CBS television on the possible effects of human activities on global climate changes.


Title:  Unfiltered
Media: S-VID                    Length: 5 tapes/24 min.    Age Group:  T, S
Author:  Louie Giglio                    24 min. each
Publisher:  Total TV                Publication Date:  2001

Description:
Youth Bible study that may be divided into a full 13-week program.  It addresses pressing issues facing youth today, and prepares them for answers from God's Word.

Tape 1:  Just Get Even - Help youth protect themselves from emotional hurt, and
                how to forgive and move on.
Tape 2:  You're Not The Boss of Me! - True freedom requires making good
                 choices that reap physical and spiritual benefits.
Tape 3:  Real Survivors - Overcoming great odds by finding strength in Christ
Tape 4:  Change Hurts - Living with abrupt changes, looking to Christ for
                 unchanging love.
Tape 5:  Living in a Material World - Real life stories of teen mission and teen
                  Homelessness.


Title:  Voices in Harmony: Evangelism in Racial Ethnic Congregations
Media:  VID    Length:  30 min    Age Group:  S,A
Publisher:  Creative Connections    Publication Date:  1990

Description:
What do people of color have to say to the Presbyterian Church about evangelism and church development?  Visit five racial ethnic congregations as PCUSA churches work with different cultures and races, voices are raised that call for different understandings and realities of the interpretation of the Gospel.


Title:  Walking with Africans : A Healing Journey
Media:  VID    Length:  28 min    Age Group:  A
Producer  Congregational Ministries Division
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1994

Description:
Life of service by Dr. Daniel Etya'ale director of Evangal Hospital at Ebolowa, Cameroon.  He says" I think it is really at the heart and center of the ministry of the church. A glimpse of men and women in their daily lives who are a living witness to the hope that Africa has for the future. Study guide included.


Title:  Wealth, Innovation and Diversity
Media: VID    Length:  30 min    Age Group: A
Producer: Joel Barker & Paul Hopkins
Author: Joel Barker    Publication Date:  2000

Description:
Drawing from history, science, and the innovations of organizations and nations, Barker introduces a new premise for thinking and understanding diversity and a compelling need for change, offering a new vision for the 21st century.  He explores the advantages of diversity in our lives and world, bring his message to a conclusion with a call to action for every organization and individual.  Includes guide, workbook and CD with ready to use workshop materials.Several options for viewing from one to three hour workshop.


Title:  What Does God Require of Us?
Media:  VID    Length:  8 min    Age Group:  A,T
Publisher:  PHEWA

Description:
Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare Association is a volunteer membership organization dedicated to the enactment of social justice and welfare. The umbrella organization for the national church under which there are currently ten specialized ministries, including the AIDS network, child advocacy, drug & alcohol addiction network, mental illness network, and others.


Title:  Where There's A Will....There's a Way
Media:  VID                    Length: 14 min        Age Group: A
Publisher: Studio South            Publication Date: 1994

Description:
A short introduction to estate planning by the Presbyterian Church Foundation with explanation of some important terminology and steps to take in planning wills, living wills, and trusts.


Title:  Who Are We Presbyterians?
Media:  VID    Length:  17 min    Age Group:  I,T
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  2000

Description:
Updated version of the 1989 video that shares just what it mean to be Presbyterian.  Includes study guide by Freda Gardner, moderator of the 211th General Assembly.


Title:  Who Are We Presbyterians?
Media:  VID    Length:  28 min    Age Group:  I,T
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1989

Description:
Hosted by Rev. Robert Bohl, and Rev. Mary Paik, this overview of Presbyterian history, mission and structure will be helpful to new members and confirmation classes.


Title:  Who Is My Neighbor?
Media:  VID    Length:  18 min    Age Group:  I,T
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1992

Description:
Part of mission interpretation series. Documents efforts of Presbyterians in Los Angeles, Louisville, and New York as they take Christian witness into the economic and social crises of urban centers.


Title:  Who is the Christ?
Media:  VID    Length:  8 min    Age Group:  A
Publisher:  Horizons    Publication Date:  1994-95

Description:
Horizons Video Bible Study for Women, including study guide. Examines how Christ is spoken of in the letters of the New Testaments. When they speak of Christ, the letters also reveal how the early church thought about itself and its relation to its culture.


Title: Whole People Whole Earth
Media: S-VID    Length: 15 sessions    Age Group: J,T
Publisher: Mennonite Media    Publication Date: 1992

Description:
Fast-paced fifteen-session curriculum for youth exploring peace, service, the environment, and values in general. Strives to bring a vision of shalom-God's word for the way life should fit together.  One two tapes, with comprehensive leader's guide and handouts.


Title:  Why I Am Proud to be a Presbyterian PART 1 and PART II
Media:  VID    Length:  120 min    Age Group:  A
Producer: Synod of Alaska-Northwest    [2/60 min segments]
Editor:  Rob McClure
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1994

Description:
Marj Carpenter, Mission Interpreter from the General Assembly World Wide Ministries Division speaks to North Puget Sound Presbytery Mission Fair. Part I on the "Year of Africa", and PART II is an overview of other missions around the world.


Title:  Will Our Children Have Faith
Media:  VID    Length:  3/30 min seg    Age Group: A, T
Author:  John H. Westerhoff
Publisher:  Argus Communication    Publication Date: 1984

Description:
Stimulates discussion among parents and teachers on questions as, "How can the church offer an enviroment to aid adults to be Christians, and aid the next generation to experience the Christian faith? How can the church help all baptized persons to live into their baptism?  How can the church equip teachers who will let our Christian life be a resource to others?


Title:  Witness to Life in the Horn of Africa
Media:  VID    Length:  12 min    Age Group:  S,A,T
Publisher:  PCUSA    Publication Date:  1991

Description:
Companion to the 1994 Mission Year Book. Focuses on the plight and work of the church in Ethiopia and Sudan. Enter into the daily life and culture of these Christians who share a rich history in the faith that goes back almost two thousand years.


Title:  Witness Together All God's People
Media:  VID    Length:  22 min    Age Group:  I
Publisher:  EPC Productions    Publication Date:  1989

Description:
Promotional highlights of racial ethnic ministries within the Synod of the Sun for the Pentecost Offering.


Title:  Worship - Benton 4/2/95
Media:  VID        Age Group:  A

Description:
Worship services from this Church.


Title:  Yesterday, Today, and Forever
Media:  VID    Length:  50 min    Age Group:  A
Producer:  J. Burgess, F. Hainer         [5 segments]
Publisher:  Adult Foundation    Publication Date:  1993-94

Description:
The meaning and significance of Christ in today's world. Taken from Hebrews 13:8, the program is about how people today, living amidst disagreements over the meaning and significance of Christ, can reestablish their Christian (and denominational) identity and live their faith in vital Christian community.


Title:  You Can't Say Hello  Until You Say Goodbye
Media:  S-VID        Age Group:  I
Author:  Lyndon E. Whybrew
Publisher:  SFCS Video    Publication Date:  1991

Description:
A study course focusing on family transitions designed to fill five sessions of 2-hours each, but other formats are suggested in the leader guide.  Changing family patterns have made it imperative for the church to meet contemporary families where they are and in whatever configuration families now find themselves.  The sessions include: 1. Family Transitions,  2. Love and Intimacy , 3. Raising Responsible and Independent Children,  4. Living Singly, and 5. Review  and Renew.