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Publications for churches

NEW!  You Are Not Alone: Book of Prayers & Meditations for Women.   Written by Covenant clergy, the Biblical texts provide hope and healing for women who have suffered in silence and long for freedom from abuse.

AVA brochures

(1) AVA Shines the Light on Forms of Abuse: the misuse of power and control in relationships. Now available in Spanish.

(2) AVA Shines the Light on Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse  Now available in Spanish. 

(3) How Healthy is Your Relationship?  Healthy relationships and healthy families equal healthy churches. Now available in Spanish.

(4) Dos & Don'ts of Domestic Violence for Clergy: Empowering clery to become partners on the journey to safety and healing 

Circles of Healing

A three-session support group curriculum for abused Christian women. Developed by the Domestic Violence Awareness Task Force of the Office of Peace and Justice, Catholic Diocese of Richmond,VA.

Designed to complement the video, Wings Like a Dove: Healing for the Abused Christian Woman. Each of the sessions includes worship materials, scripture reflections, discussion questions, and closing prayers.

Keeping the Faith: Guidance for Christian Women Facing Abuse

By Rev. Dr. Marie M. Fortune This booklet is a concise response to common religious questions raised by victims/survivors of domestic violence and is a valuable resource for shelters, counselors and pastors. Call for quantity discounts. (San Francisco: HarperCollins, 1995)

• Available at http://www.covenantbookstore.com/

What Every Congregation Needs to Know about Domestic Violence

An excellent introductory pamphlet ideal for distribution to both laity and clergy. Includes information for victims and for batterers. Sold in packages of 25.

Camera-ready artwork on disk-- must be commercially printed not photocopied. Copyright is maintained by FaithTrust Institute, but purchaser may print an unlimited number and add specific contact information.