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God's People in an Urban Culture

The massive move of people to the city and the city's environs has created many new issues for faith and faithful people.

What is urban culture and what is our faithful response?

If urbanization is one of the largest and most complex social changes of our time, how can we put this movement into focus?

How can we look at theological perspectives on the city and become familiar with the church in the city?

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God's People in an Urban Culture Package. (#2885) This year's Urban Culture study offers three resources in a special shrink-wrapped package. The prices below list the cost if an item is ordered separately. Order this resource from the Service Center. $8.95

New World Outlook Special Issue on God's People in an Urban Culture (#2889) January-February 2000. Order this resource from the Service Center. $3.00
Two complete articles from this issue are online:
- "Introduction" by Elliott Wright, New World Outlook, January-February 2000 (photos or text only)
- "The Vision of Shalom" for the City by Kinmoth W. Jefferson, New World Outlook, January-February 2000 (photos or text only)
Response Special Issue on God's People in an Urban Culture (#2887) April 2000. Order this resource from the Service Center. $1.50
Three complete articles from this issue are online:
- A Tale of Two Cities by David Wildman
- On Technology's Cutting Edge by A. Victoria Hunter
- Rural Counties Draw Urban Dwellers by Dana E. Jones
Leader's Guide to God's People in an Urban Culture. (#2886) By Elmira Nazombie, Zrosangela Oliveira and David Wildman. Order this resource from the Service Center. $6.50
This Guide is based on the articles in special issues of New World Outlook and Response magazines on the theme. It is designed to help study leaders engage group members in constructive dialogue around the magazine articles, then guide them in reflection, prayer and action. Structured for five sessions, it offers alternative time frames and study settings.
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Preview online the video Journeys of the Spirit: God's People in an Urban Culture.

Audiovisual

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Journeys of the Spirit: God's People in an Urban Culture (Eng. #2890; Span. #2906; Kor. #2907) The city is many places and many different people in our country, This video gives us a look at U.S. urbanization while reviewing the Urban Ministries of The United Methodist Church. Issues such as immigration and homelessness as well as rich cultural diversity and building strong families in the city will be seen through the lens of United Methodist mission in action. Preview the video online. Order this resource from the Service Center. $29.95

Youth Material

Streetwise in Corinth: Paul's Letters to an Urban Congregation. (#2874) By Harriette D. Cross. A new resource for youth, this guide is intended for middle school and senior high United Methodists. It offers a look at the ancient cities of Jerusalem, Rome, and the port of Corinth to raise issues of urban life and faith and see parallels for our time. There are activities and stories which draw young people into thoughtful discussion concerning the ethical issues raised by Paul in his letters to the church in Corinth. Order this resource from the Service Center. $3.50

Extensive material on Paul's Letter to the Corinthians is on this web site, including resources for youth. Check it out! You may also want to order the study materials for the study on Corinthians.

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