Amazing Grace - The William Wilberforce Story (In Theaters Spring 2007)

Amazing Grace is a film which is set to be released in movie theaters in the Spring of 2007.

It is based on the true story of William Wilberforce, a British statesman and reformer from the early part of the 19th century. This feature film will chronicle his extraordinary contributions to the world, primarily his 20-year fight to abolish the British slave trade, which he won in 1807. He was also instrumental in passing legislation to abolish slavery in the British colonies, a victory he won just three days before his death in 1833.

This is going to be a pretty amazing film which addresses issues of faith and social justice. Something worth planning to see!

The Web of Life: Weaving the Values That Sustain Us - Richard Louv

The Web of Life: Weaving the Values That Sustain Us by Richard Louv is a collection of gentle reflections on family, friendship, neighborhood, community, and other topics.

Peter Benson (President of The Search Institute) in What Teens Need to Succeed has said that "Louv's book invites us to see ourselves as strands in a web, connecting and supporting each other in the world."

As we consider ways to build a sense of purpose into the teens we are working with, this book could provide a critical reflection point.

My Future - Tools to Help Adolescents Figure Out Their Future

I recently came across this website: My Future. This site is designed for teens who are considering what they wish to become and provides them a load of resources on career options, financial aid, scholarships, building a resume, managing their money, and so much more.

As youthworkers, this could serve as a great year to help teens think about something beyond just the present... a means to dreaming about possibilities - while providing the scaffolding to attain such.

Check it out!