Introductory Letter
by Pat Hoertdoerfer

Part One: Initiatives and Programs

Family Chalice
by William Doherty and First Universalist Church of Minneapolis, MN

UU Family Values
by Rev. Emily Leite and Follen Church Society of Lexington, MA

Parish Nurse Program
by Ruth Westrate and her church in Green Valley, AZ

Family to Family Education
by NAMI: National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

Part Two: Intergenerational Covenant Groups

Spiritual Leadership and Small Group Ministry
by Peter Bowden, UU Small Group Ministry Network

Small Group Ministry and Relational Religious Education
by Rev. Helen Zidowecki, Northeast District Religious Education Consultant

Religious Education and Small Group Ministry: One Congregation's Plan
by Gail Forsyth-Vail, Director of Religious Education, North Parish of North Andover, MA

Small Group Ministry
by Rev. Pat Hoertdoerfer, Intergenerational and Families Covenant Group session

Part Three: Celebrations and Events

Wholly Family Service
by Rev. Carolyn Owen-Towle, annual service First UU Church of San Diego, CA

Take Back Your Time Day
John de Graaf and nationwide initiative scheduled for October 24, 2003

Part Four: Resources

Putting Family First by William Doherty and Barbara Carlson
review and reflection/discussion guide by Rev. Pat Hoertdoerfer

Of Many Colors: Portraits of Multiracial Families by Gigi Kaeserr and Peggy Gillespe
review by Rev. Pat Hoertdoerfer

Fun Ideas For the Friendly Church by Group Publishing, Inc.
Family review by Rev. Pat Hoertdoerfer