Coordinator for Educational Resources
- Phone
- 585-242-0099
- Address
- 1190 Winton Rd S
Rochester, NY 14618-2244 [ map ] - Hours
- Mon & Thu: 9am–3pm
Tue: 1pm–6pm
Wed & Fri: 9am–Noon
The Resource Center is always open for self-service when the Presbytery Office is open. You may return items 24-hours-a-day using the drop-box in the door facing Winton Rd.
Batavia Satellite Office
We have opened a satellite office in Batavia, First, to make a second digital projector, laptop computer and other multimedia resources more easily available to our southern and western congregations. Learn more…
Resource Center Mission
Under the guidance of the Congregational Ministries committee, the Resource Center supports, equips and encourages the mission and ministry of the congregations in the Presbytery.
As a partner in ministry, the Center offers a wide variety of materials to be borrowed free of charge, and services of personal assistance, research and guidance.
Who Can Use the Resource Center?
- Pastors
- Youth Leaders
- Church School Teachers
- Elders and Deacons
- Committee Chairs
- Worship Leaders
- Adult Ed Leaders
- Parents and Children
What Can You Do at the Resource Center?
- Study materials
- Consult with staff about resource needs
- Preview video possibilities
- Borrow Resources
- Participate in occasional training opportunities
- Visit with a committee from your congregation
What Will You Find at the Resource Center?
- Books
- Videos
- Periodicals
- Curriculum
- Games
- Laptop Computer
- Computer Projector
- Digital Camcorder
- TV
- VCR
- Screens
- Badge-a-Minit
What’s On Our Shelves at the Resource Center?
- Bible and Theology
- Education and Nurture
- Stewardship
- Redevelopment and Evangelism
- Leadership Training
- Church Seasons
- Spirituality
- Teacher Training
- Youth Activities
- Mission
- Peacemaking
- Social Issues
- Worship
- Ecumenism
Resource Center
Equipping You for Ministry!
Book Donation Drive
Used books in good condition will be accepted at the Resource Center[ map ]
- June 9–13
- Mon–Thu: 8:30am–4:30pm
- Fri 8:30am–Noon
- Learn more here…
Resource Saturday
- May 17
- Global Climate Change—What Can We Do About It?
Christian Educators’ Brown Bag Lunch
Week of May 5–9
Educator Certification Course Human & Faith Development with Cindy Kissel-Ito
New Presbyterian Hymnal Committee Forming!
The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, in consultation with the Presbyterian Association of Musicians and the Office of Theology and Worship, is currently accepting applications for the new Hymnal Committee.
Persons with a deep love for the song of the church, who can think theologically about music and musically about theology, who have experience in worship planning and leadership, who are able to work collegially, and who are able to make a commitment to attend all meetings of the Hymnal Committee are encouraged to apply.
Candidates under the age of twenty-five are encouraged to apply. See http://www.ppcbooks.com/hymnal.asp
What’s New?
Recent addtions to our collections are now on their very own page.
Special Collections
With over 3,600 titles in our collection, sometimes it’s easier to look at just a few things at at time. Here are several lists of materials pertaining to a particular topic:
- Advent
- Confirmation Resources
- Electronic Media Resources
- Household Economics
- Lent
- Natural Church Development
- New Church Development
- Passionate Spirituality
- Passionate Spirituality for Groups
- Pentecost
- Retreats
- Small Groups
Book Reviews
Simply In Season by Mary Beth Lind and Cathleen Hockman-West
Simply in Season is a community cookbook about good food: foods that are fresh, nutritious, tasty and in rhythm with the seasons… Simply in Season is also a cookbook about the complex web of factors that brings food to our plates. [ Read more… ]
The Christian and the Pharisee by R. T. Kendall and David Rosen
The Christian and the Pharisee represents a different and, to my mind, a more authentic approach to dialogue between Jews and Christians. Rabbi David Rosen, the Pharisee of the book’s title, and J. R. Kendall, the Christian, are both theological traditionalists within their respective religions. Rosen is an Orthodox Jew and Kendall is an evangelical Protestant. They debate about faith and scripture because these matters are not peripheral but central to each participant’s understanding of religion. [ Read more… ]
Overdue materials
Materials may be borrowed for three weeks. Ask ahead if you require more time.
You don’t have to wait for an overdue notice. We’d like to see you a little more often than this!
You may return items 24-hours-a-day using the drop-box in the door at the end of the building facing Winton Rd.
The Bible in Braille
The Bible in English Braille Grade Two is now available to borrow from the Resource Center.
Using the Resource Center
- Come in person (we’re on the second floor of the Presbytery Office)
- Call, write or email to request resources to be mailed
- Please reserve material as far in advance as your planning allows
- Borrow any number of resources for up to three weeks
- Visit the Resource Table at Stated Meetings and special events of the Presbytery to borrow display materials, pick-up resources or return borrowed resources
Lending Policies
- Lending is open to all interested individuals or organizations. There is no usage fee charged for borrowing resources.
- All materials, excluding equipment, are due three weeks from when they are borrowed. If you intend to use the material for an extended time, please reflect this information on the sign-out card. If possible, give a specific time when you expect to return the material.
- If resources become more than six weeks overdue, you will be sent a postcard to remind you to return the overdue resources. If a resource has been lost, please contact the Resource Center immediately. If resources are lost or not returned after several reminders have been sent, you will be billed for their replacement.
- If you wish to pass along a resource, contact the Resource Center first! Remember, resources checked out in your name are your responsibility.
- If you plan on making a donation of new or used books, kindly consult with the coordinator prior to the purchase or delivery of materials.
- If you are interested in purchasing a resource for personal use, please call or email the Resource Center for purchasing information.
- If you wish a resource to be shipped to you, you will not be charged shipping and/or handling. Borrowers are always responsible, however, for the cost of return shipping.
- Printable version of Lending Policy
Policies Governing Use of Audio-Visual Equipment
- Audio-visual equipment is available in the Resource Center at the Presbytery office for use by the churches and all units of the Presbytery. Wide use of this equipment is encouraged.
- A responsible adult should check out all equipment and accessories. The procedure includes adequate training in use, filling out the appropriate form (noting all equipment taken and dates of borrowing, use and expected return) and the signing of an agreement, accepting full responsibility for the equipment.
- Equipment should be returned promptly according to the arrangements made in advance.
- Borrower should use the enclosed checklist to be sure all parts of the equipment is being returned.
- The borrower is responsible for repair or replacement cost resulting from damage or loss of equipment while away from the Presbytery office.
- Equipment should be carried-on (not checked) on when traveling by air, train or bus.
- Please call the Resource Center to reserve your equipment needs as soon as they become known to you.
- All equipment must be picked up and dropped off in person according to the agreed lending time.
- A release agreement must be signed before borrowing equipment.
- Printable version of Equipment Policy
Donations
If you plan on making a donation of new or used books, kindly consult with the coordinator prior to the purchase or delivery of materials.