Resources for Worship*

Christian Resources for Worship and Devotions
A Word about the Creeds of the Christian Church
Christian Prayers by and for the Dying
Death and Dying in the Jewish Tradition
Death and Dying from a Native American Spirituality Perspective
Islamic Worship Resources
Hindu Point of Emphasis, Scriptures, Prayers, Songs and Poetry

Education and Training*

“For Everything There is a Season” – Faith Reflections on the End of Life

         Overview and Session 1: The Wholeness of Creation
                   Session 2: The Challenge of Death
                Session 3: Dying Well – A Good Death
                 Session 4: The Confidence of Hope
           Session 5: Healing – The Restoration of Wholeness
                 Session 6: In the Company of Others

* These materials are used with permission of Center for Practical Bioethics and with thanks to Tarris Rosell, Ph.D., D.Min.

OTHER RESOURCES:

Duke Institute on Care at the End of Life Toolkit for Faith Communities to help them address end-of-life issues. Visit: http://www.iceol.duke.edu/about/programs/toolkit.html.

Fidelity, Wisdom & Love: Patients and Proxies in Partnership, An interactive workbook for End-of-Life Decisions, Joseph J. Fins & Barbara S. Maltby www.fidelitywisdomandlove.org.

Florida Statewide Hospice Clergy End-of-Life Education Enhancement Project. Visit: http://www.hospicefoundation.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=53382.

Hawaii's The Complete Life is a two-part curriculum developed as part of a larger effort to improve end-of-life care in Hawaii which is sesigned specificallt for faith communities. Visit: http://www.hawaii.edu/aging/elife.htm.

Respect My Wishes Information and Resource Guide for Clergy in Grand Island, Nebraska. Visit: http://www.respectmywishes.org/professionals/clergy.html.