during the pandemic, Practical Resources for Churches is planning to start a virtual “new version” where we can share our love of crafting and desire to connect with God online. Come join us on Zoom every month and bring any “lap work” you may have. While we craft, we will listen to and discuss readings from Joyce Rupp’s book, Constant Hope.

We meet on the third Thursday evening of every month from 7 to 8 p.m.

If interested, please call or email Karen Smith at PRC

Phone: 631-821-2255

Email: karen@prcli.org

JOIN OUR ONLINE BOOK CLUB

THE END OF THE OCEAN by Maja Lunde

September 13, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

In 2019, seventy-year-old Signe sets sail alone on a hazardous voyage across the ocean in a sailboat. On board, a cargo that can change lives. Signe is haunted by memories of the love of her life, whom she’ll meet again soon. In 2041, David and his young daughter, Lou, flee from a drought-stricken Southern Europe that has been ravaged by thirst and war. Separated from the rest of their family and desperate to find them, they discover an ancient sailboat in a dried-out garden, miles away from the nearest shore. Signe’s sailboat.

As David and Lou discover Signe’s personal effects, her long ago journey becomes inexorably linked to their own. An evocative tale of the search for love and connection, The End of the Ocean is a profoundly moving father daughter story of survival and a clarion call for climate action.

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Questions email karen@prcli.org

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Reinventing your Church or your Ministry for 21st Century Agility

Has American Christianity Become a Threat to American Democracy?

Doing Justice: Options for Congregations When Getting Political Isn’t an Option

Doing Justice: Involve More People as Agents of Change

Corporate Governance 101: Board Responsibilities and Fiduciary Duties ???

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Doing Justice: Influence Decision-Makers

Legal and Tax Considerations for Space Sharing Agreements

Doing Justice: Innovate Solutions Through Partnerships ??

Imagining Good Futures on Church Property

Legacy Giving 101

The Singular THEY

How Healthy is Your Church Culture?

De-Sizing the Church

From Weary to Wholehearted

Building Collaborative Teams for an Adaptive Church

Understanding Polarization: The Origins of Our Outrage

Our Whole Lives - 25 Years of Faith Based Sexuality Education with the UCC and UUA

Dissolution of a Religious Corporation: How to Secure your Legacy

Know Your Rights 2.0 - Welcoming the Refugee and Keeping Church Safe

Get Set: Start the New Programming Year Strong!

Basics of Child Protection Policies

Christmas Pageants and More!

Ministry in a House Divided: Finding the Purple Zone

Super Powered Small Churches

Changing Mindsets: Discovering theological mindset for your church

Blessed Minds

Understanding Polarization: Treating Division with Humility

Advanced Websites: A look under the hood at the new PRC website

Generationally Speaking: Bridging Generational Divides for a Thriving Church

Why Administration Matters

Don’t Overcomplicate This! First Steps to Fresh Ministry Initiatives

Purple Church Reflections: Navigating Stewardship in an Age of Polarization

Reclaiming Confirmation

Online Presence in 2025 and Beyond

JOBS

St James UMC, in Greenville, NC, is seeking a full-time Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries position. All resumes and inquiries can be directed to hr@stjconnect.org by 12/15/25.

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Faith United Church of Christ in Boston, NY (faithunitedchurchucc.com) is seeking a part-time Music Director. Click here for job description. Inquiries or resumes to: info@faithunitedchurchucc.com.

Parish Resource Center of Long Island, Inc.,

dba PRC-Practical Resources for Churches,

is a nonprofit, 501(c) (3), non-denominational, education-based organization providing knowledgeable consultants, workshops and practical/multi-media resources supporting the mission and ministry of faith communities locally, regionally and nationally. Our goal is to provide faith communities time-effective; cost efficient; and results-oriented programs and services supporting mission and ministry within their churches and, through them, to the larger community.

PRC is registered with the New York State Charities Bureau.