What is AVEL?

AVEL is The United Church of Canada’s video and DVD lending library. United Church constituents are automatically members of AVEL and can borrow resources without paying a membership fee.

Are you a member of United Church Women, United Church Men, Youth Group, Sunday School or other key organization in your congregation, responsible for providing programming?  If so consider using our services at AVEL for timely resources on spirituality, environmental concerns, social action, stewardship, Bible Study and many, many additional topics.

 

Search for Resources

Use the search box on this page and click for more search options. You can also visit the Resource Page.

You can order your AVEL resource on-line once you have selected a resource. Watch for “Avel – Click here to order this resource.”

 

AVEL Contact Information

Not Sure what to order or have questions about the resource?

The AVEL Coordinator is Marilyn Burrell and she is happy to talk with you and suggest choices for your group.

506.536 1334 x8
avel@marconf.ca
Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
September to June
Closed July and August

Most Recent Resources

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Painting the Stars: Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith

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Painting the Stars: Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith

COMING TO AVEL for FALL 2013: PAINTING THE STARS   Celebrating the communion of science and faith, Painting the Stars explores the promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality. Featuring a dozen leading theologians and progressive thinkers, the six-session program includes a printable participant reader (written by evolutionary theologian Bruce Sanguin) and a facilitator guide with discussion questions. The basic format for each 1-1½ hour session includes conversation around the readings, a 20-minute video presentation and guided discussion. The six themes: Toward Healing the Rift A...

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Children’s Spirituality: What Is It and Why It Matters

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Children’s Spirituality: What Is It and Why It Matters In November  2012, Dr. Rebecca Nye accepted an invitation to visit the Maritime Conference. During her stay, Dr. Nye delivered two public lectures and addressed a Godly Play workshop and symposium held at the Maritime Conference Center of the United Church of Canada. This dvd is a recording of her public lecture held at Woodlawn United Church, Dartmouth, NS, on November 22nd.

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UCM Rally: April 28, 2012 (Rev. Dr. Bob Fennell)

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UCM Rally: April 28, 2012 (Rev. Dr. Bob Fennell) The 2012 Men’s Rally took place at Trinity-St. Stephen’s United Church in Amherst, Nova Scotia. The keynote speaker was the Rev. Dr. Rob Fennell of the Atlantic School of Theology who offered reflections based on 1 Samuel 13:14.

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Questions of Faith for Youth Series II (dvd)

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Young people were interviewed on issues and faith questions, and their responses are presented as food for thought to stimulate discussion. Each session deals with one question of faith, and runs about 30 minutes. The titles in the series are:  1. Why Pray? 2. Who Do You Want to Become? 3. How Much Stuff Do You Need? 4. How Do You Know What is Right? 5. What Can You Do About Violence? 6. Is Loving Yourself Easy?

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Spiritual Literacy: Volume 6 (VWXYZ)

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Spiritual Literacy: Volume 6 (VWXYZ)

Spiritual Literacy: Volume 6 (VWXYZ) Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat’s bestselling book Spiritual Literacy: Reading the Sacred in Everyday Life is an unprecedented collection of “aha!” passages by teachers of all spiritual traditions that reveal the sacred meanings in today’s world. Now available as a DVD series, 6 DVDs, 26 sessions. Topics are organized around a new alphabet of 26 spiritual qualities of mind and heart for practicing spirituality in everyday life. Reflection and discussions questions are offered for each session, as well as suggestions for possible...

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Spiritual Literacy: Volume 5 (RSTU)

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Spiritual Literacy: Volume 5 (RSTU)

Spiritual Literacy: Volume 5 (RSTU) Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat’s bestselling book Spiritual Literacy: Reading the Sacred in Everyday Life is an unprecedented collection of “aha!” passages by teachers of all spiritual traditions that reveal the sacred meanings in today’s world. Now available as a DVD series, 6 DVDs, 26 sessions. Topics are organized around a new alphabet of 26 spiritual qualities of mind and heart for practicing spirituality in everyday life. Reflection and discussions questions are offered for each session, as well as suggestions for possible...

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Spiritual Literacy: Volume 4 (NOPQ)

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Spiritual Literacy: Volume 4 (NOPQ)

Spiritual Literacy: Volume 4 (NOPQ) Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat’s bestselling book Spiritual Literacy: Reading the Sacred in Everyday Life is an unprecedented collection of “aha!” passages by teachers of all spiritual traditions that reveal the sacred meanings in today’s world. Now available as a DVD series, 6 DVDs, 26 sessions. Topics are organized around a new alphabet of 26 spiritual qualities of mind and heart for practicing spirituality in everyday life. Reflection and discussions questions are offered for each session, as well as suggestions for possible...

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Spiritual Literacy: Volume 3 (IJKLM)

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Spiritual Literacy: Volume 3 (IJKLM)

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat’s bestselling book Spiritual Literacy: Reading the Sacred in Everyday Life is an unprecedented collection of “aha!” passages by teachers of all spiritual traditions that reveal the sacred meanings in today’s world. Now available as a DVD series, 6 DVDs, 26 sessions. Topics are organized around a new alphabet of 26 spiritual qualities of mind and heart for practicing spirituality in everyday life. Reflection and discussions questions are offered for each session, as well as suggestions for possible practices.  The Spiritual Literacy series...

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