In November 2005, by action of the New England Synod Council, this resource center was renamed The Janssen Resource Center of the New England Synod, in honor of Ruth Fritschel Janssen. Janssen, a retired associate in ministry (AIM), organized the resource center in 1998 as a free lending library funded by the New England Synod. She died in January 2006.

The Janssen Resource Center of the New England Synod now offers its catalog on line at Library Thing. To review materials enter the user name janssenrc and the password nesynod. Be sure to choose the Janssen Resource Center under “your books” from the top of the page. To borrow (for 3 weeks), please email the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Portable labyrinths, in two sizes, are available, courtesy of the Youth, Young Adult and Family Ministry Team. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .