Association of Presbyterian Church Educators 

The Resource Center is open Monday-Friday

9:00 am - noon     from September - June

716-631-0979

Other times by appointment

THE RESOURCE CENTER

is a LIBRARY where books, videos, tapes, records, curriculum are available for churches to borrow and preview.

Over 4000 Resources for use in

Bible Study

Faith Development

Worship, Mission

Teacher/Leader Training

Stewardship, Evangelism

Youth Groups, Church School

Personal Growth, Small Groups

Social Concerns/Justice Ministries

is MARY who can recommend program resources or people resources available in the area, and who can assist in the planning of educational events, work-shops, retreats.

is a CONTACT with what your denomination and other local churches are doing.

is a PLACE for the sharing of ideas and help for people carrying out the mission of the church. 

Mary  Mohlke

Director, Consultant, Certified Christian Educator

Mary recommends resources, helps you plan your educational ministry, assists you with creative ideas for church school, worship, retreats, meetings.  She interprets resources, guides you in your resource selection, locates resources to meet your needs and answers your questions.  Mary is available to lead workshops involving participants in Bible Study, art, writing, banner making, movement, spiritual nurture, curriculum selection or women's issues to meet the needs of your congregation.

If You Want It, We've Probably Got It!

THE BIBLE STORY

Old and New Testament Studies, Bible Background, History, Interpretation, Jesus, God, Early Church, Advent-Christmas, Lent-Easter,  Pentecost

THE CHURCH STORY

History, Beliefs, Worship, Sacraments, Music, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Planning, New Members, Stewardship, Evangelism, Confirmation, Racial-Ethnic Ministry, Leader Training, Small Church, Major resources of  Christian Churches (Disciples), Presbyterian Church (USA), United Church of Christ.

STRATEGIES

Pre-school, Youth,  Adults, V.C.S. Intergenerational, Teaching, Storytelling, Drama, Crafts, Games, Outdoor Ministries, Retreats.

LIFE MAPS

Family, Parenting, Life-Style Change, Wholeness-Health, Values, Ethics, Morals, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Life Planning, Aging, Death and Dying.

WORLD COMMUNITY

Africa, Central/South America, China, Southern Asia, Korea, Middle East, Pacific, Europe, Mission Resources, Global Living, Jewish Studies, Ecumenism, World Religions.

ISSUES

Disabilities, Human Rights, Homelessness, Ecology, Hunger, Peace, Energy, Faith/Public Life, Substance Abuse, Cults, Women's & Men's Concerns, Sexuality, Justice, Racial-Ethnic Concerns, AIDS.

The Resource Center is supported in educational ministry by the Education Committee of  Western New York.  We want to hear from you.  How might we serve your church in education?

RESOURCES MAY BE BORROWED BY:

• Coming to the Resource Center

• Requesting resources by phone to be mailed.  You pay postage.

• Calling for an appointment for a resource visit by Mary.

WHERE ARE WE?

The Resource Center is located in North Presbyterian Church, 300 North Forest Road, Williamsville, which is at the intersection of North Forest Road and Union Road between Main Street and Sheridan Drive.

If you are traveling by expressway, exit the 290 at Main Street East.  Go two blocks, turn left onto North Forest at the traffic light.  Turn left into church driveway, one car length past the next traffic light at North Forest and Union.