The Diocesan Resource Center

Location and Hours of Operation

The Resource Center is located on the first floor of the Diocesan Center at 4 East University Parkway in Baltimore and is typically staffed on Tuesdays from 9 to noon and Wednesdays from 11 to 4. Schedules sometimes change. If you would like staff help, please call or email the Resource Center Director, before making a special trip. The Resource Center may be accessed on a self-serve basis through Fran Brown, facilities coordinator, any time the Diocesan offices are open.

Summer Hours
During the summer the Resource Center will NOT be staffed during the following weeks:

• Week of June 21
• Weeks of July 5 and July 12
• Week of August 2

Please note: The Resource Center will be completely closed the week of July 19 for carpeting and painting.

Resources Available

Index of our Collection

Resources by Author (Adobe PDF)

Resources by Title (Adobe PDF)

Complete index in Microsoft Excel format

Our collection includes materials for:

• Adult Studies
• Stewardship
• Evangelism
• Bible Study
• Education
• Curriculum
• Biblical Storytelling
• Spirituality and Prayer

We also have materials available for:

• Intergenerational Groups
• Leadership Training
• Older Adult Ministries
• Environmental Stewardship
• Growing the “Domestic Church”
• Congregational Development
• Diversity training and racial awareness

Materials are available in print, video, software and periodical formats. Materials are available for loan for a period of up to six weeks, so we can help you to develop and present a series or provide material for an entire liturgical season. We also have a number of catalogs on file to help you find new resources that meet your church's special needs.

The Resource Center is more than just books...

Are you:

• Choosing a new curriculum?
• Creating new opportunities for adult education?
• Organizing intergenerational events or retreats?
• Updating your youth ministry or confirmation class?
• Evaluating new materials for congregational development, evangelism or stewardship?
• Looking for material related to timely issues like racism, sexuality or youth violence?
• Recruiting, training and nuturing those in your parish called to leadership in ministry?

We can help guide you!

The Resource Center and the Christian Formation Council have developed a list of individuals available to share their experience and knowledge. You are also welcome to visit the Resource Center for an individual consultation. Please contact the Center for more information!

About us

The Resource Center is overseen by the Christian Formation Council, a working group of laity and clergy who are spiritually committed to the vision of lifelong Christian formation in the Diocese of Maryland. The CFC accomplishes this mission by:

• sharing resources,
• maintaining the Diocesan Resource Center,
• offering nurture, inspiration and support to those doing the work of education and formation

We focus our efforts in four main areas: Faith formation in the home, adult education formation, Bible study & storytelling and leadership development.

The Resource Center is...

• A place for people to access information vital to the growth and development of their ministries;
• A hospitable place for people to visit, meet and browse.
• A place to meet for the sharing of knowledge & experience and the loan of materials

The resource center was developed in accordance with the Diocesan directions on Christian Education and sharing resources. Our mission is to “…develop manage and share resources to extend the Kingdom of God among all people, and to support & encourage local congregations to be centers of learning for people of all ages.”

We are committed to helping all people in the lifelong journey of Christian formation; however, we reserve the right to give preference in the loan of materials and equipment to individuals and congregations of the Diocese of Maryland.

Programs

The Center coordinates a variety of programs for the people and congregations of the Diocese of Maryland. Examples of programs offered by the Resource Center in collaboration with other groups include:

• Fall teacher training day
• Pre-Lent and Pre-Advent events for those who preach and teach
• Focused events around programs used by multiple congregations, such as Journey to Adulthood and Godly Play
• Downlinks and teleconferences, particularly the Trinity Institute series.
• Storytelling events
• A parish-based leadership development program called Equipping the Saints