The Church Mouse - New Sunday School Cirriculum

     The Compendium of the Church Mice is a creative year-long Sunday school curriculum that weaves in the Marks of Mission.  It is one of several projects emerging from General Synod’s Marks of Mission initiative.
     For more information see the Anglican Church of Canada website: http://www.anglican.ca/churchmice/

The story behind this resource

     The Compendium of the Church Mice is one of several creative projects that have emerged from General Synod’s Marks of Mission initiative, which encourages Canadian Anglicans to see their many ministries through this framework.

     In August 2011, General Synod launched a church school contest, calling for teachers to submit curriculum ideas that integrated the Marks of Mission. 

     Four winners—Kate Saunders of Richmond, N.B.; Janet Cress and Nancy Wilcox of Binbrook, Ont.; and Kate Newman of Vancouver, B.C.—gathered for a weekend workshop in Toronto in November 2011. The workshop facilitator was Susan Graham Walker, a strategic planner, educator and coauthor of God, Kids & Us (ABC Publishing, Anglican Book Centre).

     Over the course of an intense weekend, the group created an outline for a year long curriculum that would showcase the Marks of Mission and engage different age groups.

     Kate Newman, a workshop participant, was hired by General Synod to develop the curriculum in detail. Ms. Newman, who has wide experience in theatre, film and puppetry, is the youth, children, and family ministry coordinator at Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver. She holds a Master of Education degree from the University of British Columbia.

     The Compendium of the Church Mice was released in June 2012 on www.anglican.ca, with the support of staff from the Communications and Information Resources department.

Treasured Talents - Anglican Church is truly blessed

     The Anglican Church of Canada has a new initiative in Treasured Talents whereby the Anglican Church of Canada recognizes the volunteers and talents of parishioners within our churches and parishes and will feature an individual for a month on their website .

http://www.anglican.ca/gifts/get-involved/treasured-talents 

Treasured Talents …The Anglican Church of Canada is truly blessed!

     Treasured Talents recognizes the generous gifts of time and talent that our church receives from volunteers across the country. The Anglican Church of Canada is truly blessed with volunteers of all ages who give in many ways—at parish, diocesan and national levels. They play an important role in the life of our church, making it possible for ministries and commitments to be carried out at home and abroad. Through their time and talents, they also serve as an example of how the Marks of Mission are being lived throughout our church.

     Submit your nomination online!  Each month, Resources for Mission will feature a story of a volunteer whose time and talent has made a difference. We look forward to sharing their inspiring stories of generosity with you and having the opportunity to say thank you.

     For more information on how to nominate and share the story of a volunteer that you would like to recognize, see the call for nominations or contact Shannon Cottrell, donor relations and volunteer coordinator, by email or phone: (416) 924-9199 ext. 334.

    Interested in learning more about the Marks of Mission and sharing how God’s mission is at work in your life? Visit the Marks of Mission website - http://www.anglican.ca/marks/

    See previous stories -  http://www.anglican.ca/gifts/get-involved/treasured-talents/archive

    Submit a nomination online - http://www.anglican.ca/gifts/get-involved/treasured-talents/nomination

Nominate a Treasured Talent

Do you treasure the time and talent of someone in your parish or diocese?
 Is there a story of an outstanding volunteer that you would like to share?
 Are you looking for a creative way to honour a generous giver?
     Each month, Treasured Talents will select a volunteer’s story to feature on the church’s website [hyperlink to section of web]. Nominations are currently being accepted for 2012 and we invite you to nominate and share the story of a volunteer you would like to recognize. Nomination guidelines can be found on the volunteer recognition form below. Please note that the individual you wish to nominate must consent to being recognized publicly.

Nomination forms can also be submitted  by email or to:

Resources for Mission
The Anglican Church of Canada
80 Hayden Street
Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 3G2

     For more information, contact Shannon Cottrell, donor relations and volunteer coordinator, by email or phone: (416) 924-9199 ext 334.

     Interested in learning more about Marks of Mission and sharing how God’s mission is at work in your life? Visit the Marks of Mission website.

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