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Fearless Major Gifts
Inspiring Meaning-Making
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2017
Every major gift is planned, and every planned gift is major, so this book is written intentionally blurring those lines with the premise that if you know how to identify, evaluate, cultivate and finally ask for the gift, it does not matter if it is a major gift or is a will inclusion leaving the...
A Life of Grace for the Whole World
A Study Course on the House of Bishops’ Pastoral Teaching on the Environment: Adult Booklet
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
Using the House of Bishop’s Pastoral Teaching on the Environment, A Life of Grace engages participants in understanding how the teaching informs and deepens appreciation and love for God and God’s work in Creation, and how that finds expression in their life of faith. As the first pastoral teaching...
More Blessed to Give
Straight Talk on Stewardship
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2000
With years of experience as a parish priest, the author provides a concise and thorough guide to all aspects of the theology and practice of stewardship. His careful, step-by-step approach to giving and planning will help the reader consider a Bible-based theology of money; the development and presentation...
These Are Our Bodies
Talking Faith & Sexuality at Church & Home – Primary Parent Book
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
• Faith formation resource for children on human sexuality • For use in congregational, home, and school settings This sexuality education resource from a mainline/progressive denominational prospective aids the leader, child (participant), and parent in learning about their body and using skills...
A Gracious Rain
A Devotional Commentary on the Prayers of the Church Year
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2008
Beginning with the First Sunday of Advent, Schmidt takes the reader on a journey through the church year as he reflects on the mystery and challenge of our human pilgrimage.
The Light Shines Through
Our Stories Are God's Story
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
• For Bible study groups, preaching, retreats • For new and not-so-new Christians seeking to connect Scripture with their personal lives today The treasure trove of stories from Scripture provides wonderful examples of people encountering the mystery of God. We read these stories over and over,...
These Are Our Bodies
Talking Faith & Sexuality at Church & Home - Parent Book
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2016
• Easily accessible, theologically progressive, mainline Christian Education resource on human sexuality for parents of middle school age children and teens • Middle School module component for the These Are Our Bodies program Participating in These Are Our Bodies paves the way for more open communication...
by Linda McFadden
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2009
This book focuses on problems in parishes—from stewardship to worship to strategic planning—and then examines new ideas and solutions. The approach is positive and practical; the tone is conversational and engaging.
These Are Our Bodies
Talking Faith & Sexuality at Church & Home (High School Parent Book)
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
A resource for parents or caregivers, this book will keep the parent informed about each session. In each chapter they will read about what their high schoolers is learning as well as journal questions that will help them connect faith with sexuality and with parenting. The adult reader will have...
Praises Abound
Hymns and Meditations for Lent and Easter
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
• Devotional reading for Lent and early Easter • Original hymn texts and meditations on existing hymns by students at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest These hymns and meditations are authentic and honest reflections of seminary students who have since become priests, musicians,...
The Book of Comic Prayer
Using Art and Humor to Transform Youth Ministry
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2016
• Post-modern approach to prayer for older children, youth, and young adults • Deals specifically with the individual and communal aspects of prayer as they relate to the comic art form The Book of Comic Prayer takes a fresh look at prayer from an unexpected perspective: comic art, humor, and...
Faithful Celebrations
Making Time for God with the Saints
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2019
• Experiential activities for celebrating the saints • For use in churches, schools, camps, and home settings Many of our experiences in life happen when several generations are together – at church, at home, in our communities. Often we only celebrate the saints on All Saints Sunday or when...
Building a Children's Chapel
One Story at a Time
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2007
Based on his work with young children at the Episcopal School of New York, teacher and storyteller Gordh offers a collection of stories from the Bible, arranged and told to create a meaningful childhood chapel for children ages 3-7 and their families. Originally conceived as a resource for use in...
by Rob Boulter, Kenneth Koehler
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2014
• Much like the Catholic best-seller, but expressly developed for the Episcopal Church
• Incorporates liturgy and music suggestions according to the Book of Common Prayer
and other approved pastoral rites
• A proven, practical tool already used by thousands, with new articles for...