Logo and writers selected for Gather 'Round Brethren and Mennonite curriculum.

Creators of the forthcoming Sunday school curriculum, "Gather 'Round: Hearing and Sharing God's Good News," have announced a logo and a team of writers for the first curriculum year.

Those selecting the logo appreciated the bold, clear rendering of the title words along with the warmth and energy of the circular, hand-in-hand figures, said Anna Speicher, project director. "We wanted to convey the invitational tone of the curriculum in a style attractive to both children and adults."

Writers for the first curriculum year are Carol Duerksen, Susan Fuentes, Sarah Pinnell, Frank Ramirez, Rebecca Seiling, Dianna Ullery, and Tim Wiebe-Neufeld. These individuals are writers, pastors, and educators. Three are Brethren, four are Mennonites. They hail from Kansas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington State, Alberta, and Ontario.

Additionally, Bible background pieces will be written by Old and New Testament scholars Robert W. Neff, Alexandria, Pa., and Michael McKeever, Elgin, Ill.

The curriculum writers will attend a conference at Camp Alexander Mack in Milford, Ind., Sept. 19-23, during which they will be oriented to the project, worship together on the first quarter Bible theme, "Creation and First Families," and begin writing sessions in a collaborative setting. A unique Internet tool will allow them to continue the collaboration by posting their sessions for each other to read and respond to during the rest of the writing process.

"Gather 'Round" is a curriculum project of Brethren Press, publishing house for the Church of the Brethren, and Mennonite Publishing Network, which represents Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Church Canada. The curriculum, which begins in 2006, will be for children and junior youth, ages 2 through 8th grade, and parent/guardians. For more information contact Anna M. Speicher, project director, at 800-323-8039.

Source: Newsline 8/20/2004
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