Sacraments/Bible/Prayer

Diocese of Eastern Michigan

Ministries Resource Center Directory (A Lending Library)

Subject: Sacraments/Bible/Prayer

Topic: Death and Grief

Death and Burial

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The following items are located at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw: Faithful Living, Faithful Dying – ECUSA-End of Life Taskforce from 72^nd General Convention, Morehouse Publishing; 2000 Information gathered by the Taskforce, and their reflections on it, to assist individuals, congregations, and the Church to untangle the thicket of ethical, theological, pastoral, and policy concerns caused by medical advances which sustain life and prolong dying. 2 copies As I Lay Dying – Richard John Neuhaus, Basic Books of Perseus Books Group; 2002 Neuhaus was diagnosed with an intestinal cancer which was followed by some medical mistakes which brought him very close to death. These meditations are his reflections as he recovered from this experience. They do not describe a “near death” experience, but rather the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of one who was very ill and close to death. A fascinating exploration of dying. Binder – A collection of articles, pamphlets, and information about death, burial, and grief Includes: Final Acts – Forward Movement Publications, Cincinnati OH; 2000 About options and costs for funerals See also: Youth/J2A – Resources for Leaders (Video) A Cry for Help – Paraclete Video Productions; Brewster MA; 2001 The subtitle is “How to help a friend who is depressed or suicidal”, and this video talks about the reasons behind such behavior as well as how a friend can help. It uses many teens talking about these problems-some who have been there and some who are friends-and helps the youth learn what to look for in a friend who may need their help. (Video) When a Loved One Dies – Paraclete Video Productions; Brewster MA; 2001 This video is designed to help those who have lost a loved one and help them realize how much of what they are feeling is normal as well as how to face the future and learn to cope. The following items are located at St John’s, Midland: On Death and Dying - by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, MacMillan Publishing; 1969 The first serious look at death in the United States in the modern period Suicide and Young People - Arnold Madison, Seabury Press; 1978 Grief Helpful Links: GriefShare Program (Church Initiative): www.churchinitiative.org

For more information or to borrow a particular item, contact Marnie Bash,

Coordinator, Ministries Resource Center: mpbash@ameritech.net or 989-839-9364.

If you are a member of the Diocese of Eastern Michigan, you may contact directly the listed church or person,

or, for items found at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw, contact Marnie Bash as listed above.