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UMA offers audio, video and printed educational resources for staff and governance boards. Its "Models of Excellence" publication series depicts active inclusion of Wesleyan values in programmatic applications. "You Have Joined A Great Heritage" is an excellent resource which can be used to educate new employees about John Wesley and The United Methodist Church.

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The United Methodist Association of Health and Welfare Ministries (UMA) is pleased to offer “You Have Joined A Great Heritage” in both a booklet and DVD format. These resources were created to educate non-United Methodists working within health and welfare ministries that are related to The United Methodist Church.

This 18-page booklet and the DVD both explain United Methodism today; its diversity, its beliefs and its history. It is very informative for United Methodists and non-United Methodists alike and serves as a great complement to your existing new employee orientation.

Those interested in purchasing copies of this booklet or DVD can either download an order form at this link: You Have Joined a Great Heritage Order Form, or contact UMA at 937-415-3624 ext. 305 or E-Mail Us.

“You Have Joined a Great Heritage”

DVD Pricing Sheet

Standard DVD: $35

UMA Members will receive three (3) copies of the DVD “You Have Joined A Great Heritage”. By providing multiple copies UMA is able to provide for the sharing and viewing of the video without the member being worried about losing their only copy. To include one (1) copy of the booklet “You Have Joined A Great Heritage”.

Customization Options:

Option 1: $165

Graphical highlighting of the organization ordering this resource through the customization of the video by adding the name of the organization at the beginning of the video on the title slide, during the ministry section with a slogan (if desired) at the top and bottom of the screen, and at the end of the video during the challenge section as an overlay during the montage. These three graphics additions, plus three (3) additional copies of the DVD for a total of six (6) DVDs in all and one (1) copy of the booklet “You Have Joined A Great Heritage” are also included.

Option 2: $420

Graphical highlighting as defined in option #1 and the addition of up to 30 images that distinctively identify the organization. These images must be provided by the organization as video or still image files. Images will be inserted in the ministry section of the video and the challenge section. Each image needs to be oriented in a landscape fashion and in the dimensions of 4:3. To include thirteen (13) DVD’s with clear front jewel case and one (1) copy of the booklet “You Have Joined A Great Heritage”.

Option 3: $650

Graphical highlighting as defined in option #1, the addition of 30 images as defined in option #2, and the modification of the script to include the name of the organization in place of the generic references. By modifying and re-recording the script the viewers will be able to hear verbally the name of the organization that they work with. This positive reinforcement will help them associate with your organization and all the powerful service you undertake. The graphical highlighting, the additional images, and the customization of the name of the organization in the script, plus fifteen (15) additional copies of the DVD (totaling 18 copies) and one (1) copy of the booklet “You Have Joined A Great Heritage”.

UMA’s Ethics Committee has revised the monograph Ethics and Healing and Caring Ministries. This document is now available electronically and may be downloaded here. This document may be of interest to organizations that are currently creating or strengthening their own ethics committees. Thank you to the Committee for all of their work on this document.

Download the Ethics and Healing and Caring Ministries Document in PDF Format
(Note: This is a large file, so be patient while it downloads)

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Please note that the listed prices below do not include shipping costs. UMA will ship items directly to you at the lowest cost available and the amount will be added to your invoice.

EAGLE Accreditation

EAGLE Accredited Organization Lapel Pin (includes presentation box) – Show-off your achievement of excellence with EAGLE Accredited Organization lapel pins. Present them to your management team; Board of Directors and/or benefactors. Price: $4.95 each.

EAGLE Peer Reviewer Lapel Pins (includes presentation box) – Your hard work and contribution as a Peer Reviewer should be noticed. Proudly wear your peer reviewer lapel pin on site visits; at church; at conference-wide events or at your place of employment. Price: $4.95 each.

Order of Good Shepherds

Order of Good Shepherds Lapel Pins (including presentation boxes) $4.95; OGS sew-on patches $2.00; organization’s certificate of membership $2.50; individual employee certificate of membership $1.50 each.

Ethics Resources

Ethics Monographs – Three monographs developed by UMA’s Ethics Committee address many of the ethical issues Christian-based organizations face. Don’t wait until you are confronted with an ethical issue to develop policies and procedures. Price: $7.95 each; order all three for $18.95.

Ethics and Healing and Caring Ministries (available to download and print at): http://www.umassociation.org/Pubs/Ethics_and_Healing_and_Caring_Ministries.pdf
A Study Guide on Assisted Dying
Organizational Ethics

PUBLICATIONS

Behind the Clouds, Light: Meditations for Tough Times – This book is addressed to all those who face crises, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. Its 27 original meditations provide a very special therapy-assurance of better things to come. Price $2.00. Author: L. H. Mayfield.

Deciding about Life’s End – A United Methodist resource book about advance directives. Price $2.00. Authors: Health and Welfare Program Department, General Board of Global Ministries and United Methodist Association of Health and Welfare Ministries. Price: None.

Grow Old Along With Me – Reflections on aging in a Christian retirement community. Price: $2.00. Author: Wesley P. Stevens.

Policy vs Paper Clips: Selling the Corporate Model to Your Nonprofit Board –Available on audio tape only. Price: $2.00. Author: Eugene H. Fram; Vicki Brown.

Social Accountability Program – Continuing the community benefit tradition of not-for-profit homes and services for the aging. Authors: Catholic Health Association and the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA). Price: $1.00.

Ten Sisters: A True Story – In 1942, ten sisters ranging from two to sixteen years old were found to be dependents and removed from their parent’s care. Some were cared for at United Methodist children’s homes. Never knowing the whole story, these ten sisters were separated and luckily reunited later in life. This book contains ten chapters – one written by each sister. Price: $2.00.

Thank You for Shaking My Hand– A guidebook for volunteers; those who train or direct them in a long-term care facility and others who care for the aging. Price: 1.00. Author: Charles W. Peckham and Arline B. Peckam.

Unquenchable Dreams – This book celebrates UMA’s first 50 years (1940-1990) in healing and caring ministries. Price: 1.00. Author: Arline Peckham

National Directory of Health & Welfare Ministries – A directory of United Methodist-related health and welfare ministry sites is available at no cost at: http://www.umassociation.org. Choose the ministry you want under the menu: “UMA Members” Select the category: Children, Youth & Family Services (CYF); Community Service Ministries (CSM); Conference Related Units (CRU) A list of United Methodist Annual Conferences and their Health and Welfare Division; Hospitals and Healthcare Systems (HHS); Ministries to Persons with Disabilities (MPD); Older Adult Ministries (OAM) A list of United Methodist-related retirement communities and contact information for: Independent Living; Assisted Living; Nursing Care; Continuing Care Retirement Communities.