Grief & Transitions Resources I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. - Isaiah 43:19 Addressing Grief 9 Files Resources for grief amidst every kind of transition including reflections on grief, tools for conversations, rituals, and guidance for pastoral care. Congregations in Pastoral Transition 2 Files Resources to help aid congregations currently or about to go through a pastoral transition Devotional, Worship & Ritual Materials 8 Files Resources for worship, small group meetings, council, and personal renewal Holy Closures 14 Files Resources for congregations including: leaving a legacy, final worship, legal requirements, and spiritual support as you find a new church home. Mergers & Consolidations 5 Files Resources for congregations choosing partnership and becoming a new congregation. Shared Ministry (Multi-Point, Yoking) 10 Files Resources for congregations choosing partnership while still keeping their individual identity/legal incorporation* All Resources Title Categories Last Updated Holy Closure Project: What Do We Do With Our Stuff Holy Closures November 15, 2022 Holy Closure Project: Finding a New Church Home Holy Closures November 15, 2022 Holy Closure Project: Introduction to Holy Closure Addressing Grief, Holy Closures November 15, 2022 Holy Closure Project: Conversation Guide Addressing Grief, Holy Closures November 15, 2022 Holy Closure Project: Rituals & Closing Worship Devotional, Worship & Ritual Materials, Holy Closures November 15, 2022 Collection of Denomination Resources – Good Friday Collective Devotional, Worship & Ritual Materials, Holy Closures, Mergers & Consolidations November 15, 2022 Holy Closure Project: Promo Video Holy Closures November 15, 2022 What Multipoint Parishes Are Teaching Us Shared Ministry (Multi-Point, Yoking) August 22, 2021 A Parish Survey Shared Ministry (Multi-Point, Yoking) August 7, 2020 Navigating Loss without Closure (Podcast) Addressing Grief August 4, 2020 Litany – Amid our Pain Addressing Grief, Devotional, Worship & Ritual Materials August 4, 2020 Retirement of a Gift by a Congregations Addressing Grief, Devotional, Worship & Ritual Materials August 4, 2020 Detailed Resolution for Merger Mergers & Consolidations August 4, 2020 Resolution to consider merger Mergers & Consolidations August 4, 2020 Dying Well – The experience of Christ Lutheran, Agincourt, On Holy Closures August 20, 2021 Healthy Transitions Packet Congregations in Pastoral Transition, Devotional, Worship & Ritual Materials August 4, 2020 A Season for Prayer and Renewal Devotional, Worship & Ritual Materials, Mergers & Consolidations, Shared Ministry (Multi-Point, Yoking) August 4, 2020 Service of Lament for the Losses Experienced During COVID-19 Devotional, Worship & Ritual Materials August 4, 2020 Covenant of Closure from Presbyterian Church Congregations in Pastoral Transition August 3, 2020 Staff Referral for Congregations Recommended for Yoking Mergers & Consolidations, Shared Ministry (Multi-Point, Yoking) August 4, 2020 Moldy Manna Devotional Addressing Grief, Devotional, Worship & Ritual Materials August 3, 2020 Area Ministry Conversation Overview – What it is & what it brings Shared Ministry (Multi-Point, Yoking) August 3, 2020 Shared Ministry Logistics & Finances Shared Ministry (Multi-Point, Yoking) August 3, 2020 Multi-Point Parish ByLaws Shared Ministry (Multi-Point, Yoking) July 15, 2020
