Resources on... The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act

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1. Bible study and worship resources
2. Children's teaching materials
3. Multimedia
4. Websites

Bible study and worship resources

Set All Free 2007 Church Resource Pack
Written by Action of Churches Together in Scotland, CAFOD, CMS, Tearfund and USPG. Contains: a five-week Bible study with a leader's guide and 10 booklets for individuals; prayer cards; ideas for worship throughout the year; ideas summary for 25 March 2007 Order of Service, and a Set All Free poster. Available from Set All Free. £10 plus p&p.
For more information or to order phone Set All Free on  0870 444 1994 or visit www.setallfree.net

Set All Free to Serve Him Worship Materials
Online materials for churches to commemorate the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act  on Sunday 25 March 2007, including: an order of service, liturgy, and other worship ideas for services throughout the year. Available from the Set All Free website. Free.
To view and download visit www.setallfree.net/wm_01.html

The Unchaining Word Study Pack
Free Bible Society discussion resource specially designed to help churches prepare for the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act in March. It mixes history, creative discussion materials, biblical perspectives and information about modern-day slavery and shows how the Bible inspired the abolitionists and was misused by slavery supporters. Available as an online download or in hard copy from the Bible Society. Free.
For more information or to order phone the Bible Society on 01793 418100 or visit www.biblesociety.org.uk

York Courses 2007 Lent Study Course
Christian study resources for groups or individuals including an audio tape/CD and course booklet with questions for groups. This year's theme is 'Can we build a better world? - Learning from William Wilberforce'.  Participants in this year's edition include Archbishop John Sentamu, Leslie Griffiths, Wendy Craig, Dr David Hope and the Poor Clares (from BBC's The Convent series). The course booklet is written by Canon John Young. Available from York Courses. £3.50 per booklet and £10.95 per audio CD.
For more information phone 01904 466516 or visit www.yorkcourses.co.uk

365 Days with Wilberforce
A collection of daily readings from the writings of William Wilberforce. Compiled by Kevin Belmonte and published by Day One Publications. £12.
For more information or to order phone 01568 613749 or visit www.dayone.co.uk

Amazing Grace Resource
A resources website put together by the World Evangelical Alliance including sermons, small group guides, Powerpoint presentations and other resources for churches.
To download go to www.amazinggraceresource.com

Children's teaching materials

(*secular resources)

Set All Free Teacher's CD Rom pack
A teaching resource from the Stapleford Centre to mark the bicentenary of the abolition of the Slave Trade Act produced in association with Set All Free. The CD includes teaching suggestions, assembly outlines, background information on transatlantic and modern day slavery, an image gallery and more. Available from The Stapleford Centre with three 'Faith in Action' books. £32.99.
For more information or to order phone 0115 939 6270 or visit www.stapleford-centre.org

Footsteps of the Past: William Wilberforce
Children's activity book by Andrew Edwards and Fleur Thornton looking at how God used Wilberforce's life to bring about the end of the slave trade. Available from Day One Publications. £3.
For more information or to order phone 01568 613749 or visit www.dayone.co.uk

Free for All School Resources
Online teaching resources by CMS (Church Mission Society) and the Big Intent Theatre Company on the abolition of the slave trade, including assembly outlines, ideas for workshops and more; also useful for Sunday school. Free to download.
Visit www.freeforalltour.info

Understanding Slavery*
Free online teaching resources on the transatlantic slave trade and the abolition of the Slave Trade Act, including PowerPoint presentations, ideas for activities and more. Free to download.
Visit www.understandingslavery.com

Multimedia

The Walk
DVD for schools or churches based on dramatic retelling of William Wilberforce & John Newton's campaign against slavery. Available from the Bible Society from early March 2007. £9.99.
For more information or to order phone the Bible Society on 01793 418100 or visit www.biblesociety.org.uk

Amazing Grace Film Faith Resource
Resource for church leaders to accompany the 'Amazing Grace' film due to be released in the UK late February 2007. Includes group questions and Bible passages on different issues arising from the film with relevant video clips. Available to download from the Amazing Grace film website or as hard copy. Free.
To order phone 0800 612 2136, email uk@amazinggracemovie.com or to download visit www.amazinggracemovie.com/downloads.php

Websites

(*secular organisations/campaigns)

www.setallfree.net
A Churches Together in England initiative to commemorate the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act in 2007 in ways which challenge modern society to engage with Christian values. Includes background history and an extensive resource listing.

www.stopthetraffik.org
Stop the Traffik is a global coalition of organisations working together to fight against people trafficking  The resources section includes ideas that can be used in church.

www.antislavery.org*
Anti-Slavery International is the world's oldest international human rights organisation and  works exclusively against slavery and related abuses. Their education section includes some useful resources.

www.chaste.org.uk
Churches Alert to Sex Trafficking Across Europe was set up in response to the increasing trade in trafficking for sexual exploitation and is part of an EU funded project connecting churches and church agencies involved in anti trafficking initiatives and survivor support. The website includes resources for churches.