Creating a community of faith for every generation, held together by God’s covenant love.
‘Close to Home’ is a resource to help congregations rediscover and recapture the importance of covenant theology today. It aims to shape church life, so children and young people feel at home in a joined‑up community of all ages.
This resource is for elders, ministers, parents, youth and children’s leaders, home groups, youth fellowships, midweeks and PW. It unpacks the basics of covenant theology and shows how it impacts everyday congregational life.
Each session includes three elements:
Costs and ordering
Booklets are £2 each; DVDs are £3.50 each.
To order click on the link or contact the Congregational Life and Witness office:
Email: [email protected] or Tel: +44 (0)28 9032 2284
‘Close to Home’ is flexible and can be used in home groups, evening services, midweeks, session meetings or specific organisations. It can be tailored to your congregation’s context, aiming to strengthen church family life and build a welcoming community for newcomers.
Several congregations have already used this resource in creative ways. Stories captured on video show the different approaches taken and the impact experienced. This video can be used for reflection or shared with Kirk Session or wider groups considering using the resource.
The video is available to download from PCI’s Vimeo site.
Accompanying notes can also be downloaded.
The guide includes:
‘Close to Home’ was launched in September 2016 with keynote speaker Dr Bryan Chapell, senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois. He spoke on passing on faith within families and how congregations can support parents in this vital task.