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A Priest's Handbook
The Ceremonies of the Church, Third Edition
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 1998
The definitive reference work that simplifies liturgical officiating and celebrating of the rites of the Episcopal Church. A Priest's Handbook explains the appropriate use of vestments, color, altar preparation, as well as gestures and movements during the various services. It also explores the particular...
In the Company of Christ
A Pilgrimage through Holy Week
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2005
With In the Company Christ, Sister Benedicta Ward, a church historian, guides us through the history of Christian procession. Through the practice of pilgrimage we live the resurrection, and join a wide Christian community. Pilgrimage is a way into the eternal Jerusalem, a way into the Gospel. Over...
In Conversation
Rowan Williams and Greg Garrett
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2019
• Second volume of the In Conversation series • Insights into the art of listening from former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and author Greg Garrett How is God speaking into our lives today? How do Christians discern what they’re being called to do? How do literature and culture intersect...
New Clothes
Putting on Christ and Finding Ourselves
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2014
• A fresh, new voice in the Episcopal Church addresses traditionally un-Episcopal questions that Episcopalians (and Christians in general) are asking today • An emergent, yet Anglican and orthodox, perspective on Biblical theology, grounded in today’s context of human behavior • Includes questions...
Reckless Love
The Scandal of Grace in a Performance-Driven World
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2018
• Stories of Jesus that speak to the grace of God • Builds upon the Jesus Movement and evangelism initiatives in the Episcopal Church Its momentum building, the “Jesus Movement” is unfolding, with Episcopalians longing to embody our branch of the movement in the world. John Newton’s contribution...
Liturgical Life Principles
How Episcopal Worship Can Lead to Healthy and Authentic Living
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2009
In clear, accessible language, Markham demonstrates how the liturgy of the Episcopal Church can enable us to cope more effectively with the stresses and strains of modern life. This book is a delightful introduction to the movement and flow of Episcopal services and demonstrates how the liturgy can...
Strength for the Journey
A Guide to Spiritual Practice
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
This collection of thoughtful reflections looks at events and activities of everyday life and discovers routes to spiritual practice and deeper, daily spirituality. At the behest of CREDO Institute, Inc., which hosts health and wellness conferences and is supported by the Episcopal Church Pension...
These Are Our Bodies
Talking Faith & Sexuality at Church & Home (High School Leader Guide)
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
This Leader Guide contains nine sessions for engaging high school students, (ages 14-18 years) in conversation about faith and sexuality in the These Are Our Bodies program, helping participants and their adult parents or guardians deepen their connection between God, the Bible, and sexuality. Each...
Ministry Proverbs
Lessons Learned for Leading Congregations
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2016
• Well-known pastor/writer with growing church, spiritually open theology of presence • Accessible, short chapters provide spiritual, balanced understanding of church leadership • Applicable across denominations and demographics • Great gift for your favorite pastor Biblical and cultural proverbs...
Anglicanism
A Global Communion
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 1998
A collection of essays by 81 contributors from all parts of the Anglican Communion on issues of faith; worship, spirituality and theology; the Church and ministry; mission within a diversity of faiths and cultures; Church and society; and Anglican identity.
Doing the Bible Better
The Bible Challenge and the Transformation of the Episcopal Church
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
• Bible-reading program that transforms lives and the church experience • Develops the power of a daily disciplined spiritual practice Despite the fact that Episcopalians are among the best-educated Christian groups in the United States, they also rank among the least biblically literate denomination....
A Working Manual for Altar Guilds
Third Edition
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Completely updated to reflect the sweeping changes in worship patterns which began with "The Liturgical Revival" and culminated in the adoption of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. "A comprehensive manual ...with excellent illustrations…and an excellent glossary of terms…." -The...
by Scott Bader-Saye
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
• Next generation of classic Episcopal teaching series • Accessible and engaging for newcomers and adults; full of content for church leaders and seminarians • Online study materials and spaces keep conversation going In volume five, Scott Bader-Saye, Academic Dean and Professor of Christian...
Fireweed Evangelism
Christian Hospitality in a Multi-Faith World
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2004
"Episcopal priest Elizabeth Geitz delves, through Scripture, right into the heart of welcoming the stranger. Her handouts and forms are helpful. A must read." --The Living Church Fireweed, always the first flower to spring up and bloom in ruins and burned-over places, is Elizabeth Geitz's...