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Richard Bott is a storyteller, liturgist and ordained minister in The United Church of Canada, who has had the fortune to explore various and diverse parts of congregational life. He has a special interest in developing worship gatherings that are relevant to both longer-term participants in the church and those who are "checking it out".

Richard first served with the congregation of Trinity United Church in Iroquois Falls, Ontario, before moving to be in ministry with St. Marys United, in St. Marys, Ontario. He currently resides in Maple Ridge, BC, as part of the leadership at St. Andrew's (Haney) United Church.

Richard continues to build his passion for congregational development and the creation of liturgical resources, both by working with others and in his own writing. He is a skilled group facilitator, workshop presenter, speaker, and worship leader.

(If you would like in-depth information, please take a moment to read through his curriculum vitae.)

Publications

"Writing Prayers for Congregational Use." Article in Gathering: resources for worship planners, The United Church of Canada. Toronto, Ontario, L/E/P 2008.

"A Multigenerational Pentecost Worship." Resource for Family Ministries, The United Church of Canada. Toronto, Ontario, Fall 2007. (Co-written with the Rev. Ms. Shannon Tennant.)

"Picture This: Digital Presentations." Chapter in Arts and the Spirit, United Church Publishing House. Toronto, Ontario, 2007.

"Christian Family Sunday Worship." Resource in Family Ministries Kit, The United Church of Canada. Toronto, Ontario, Winter 2007. (Co-written with the Rev. Ms. Shannon Tennant.)

"Daily Scripture and Prayer Time." (Publisher/editor/writer) Weekly web and print-based spiritual practice resource. Maple Ridge, British Columbia, 2006-present.

"A Family Christmas." Article in Exchange Magazine, The United Church of Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Fall 2006. (Co-written with the Rev. Ms. Shannon Tennant.)

"An Asset-Based Interactive Stewardship Process for Lent or Pentecost." Article in Gathering: resources for worship planners, The United Church of Canada. Toronto, Ontario, L/E/P 2006.

"Building a Lenten Labyrinth." Article in Exchange Magazine, The United Church of Canada. Toronto, Ontario, Fall 2004.

"A Ministry of Reconnection." Article in Exchange Magazine, The United Church of Canada. Toronto, Ontario, Fall 2003. (Reprinted in Restless Churches. Dr. R. Bibby. Kelowna, British Columbia, 2004.)

"A Steward?" Drama in Gathering: resources for worship planners, The United Church of Canada. Toronto, Ontario, S/A 2003. (Reprinted in Worship for All Seasons II - Year B. The United Church of Canada. Toronto, Ontario, 2005.)

"Collegial Caring: The Effect of Peer Supervision Groups on the Stress of Ministry Personnel in The United Church of Canada." Thesis in completion of Doctor of Ministry degree. Ashland, Ohio, April 2003.

Prayers, liturgies & dramas in Gathering: resources for worship planners, The United Church of Canada. Toronto, Ontario, A/C/E 2007/08, S/A 2007, L/E/P 2007, A/C/E 2006/07, S/A 2006, L/E/P 2006, A/C/E 2005/06, S/A 2005, L/E/P 2005, A/C/E 2004/05, S/A 2003, A/C/E 2000/01.