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What Is Christianity?
A Little Book of Guidance
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
• Esteemed former leader of the Anglican Communion distills the essence of the Christian faith • Overview from a scholar and pastor With clarity and insight, the former Archbishop of Canterbury takes the reader to the heart of what Christianity means for those who practice it and the hope it offers...
The Episcopal Story
Birth and Rebirth
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2015
Seminary dean and popular blogger Tom Ferguson traces the history of Christianity, from the first followers of Jesus to the present, with a special focus on the birth of the Anglican Communion and the development of The Episcopal Church. Join and explore how we got here and where we might just be going.
Graceful Nurture
Using Godly Play with Adults
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
Graceful Nurture, written by Rebecca McClain, a long-time "Godly Player" and member of the Godly Play Foundation Board, presents the case for the use of Godly Play with adults. Rebecca lays out four creative "courses" for adults: The Heavenly Banquet -- for preparing adults for...
Threshold of Discovery
A Field Guide to Spirituality in Midlife
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2019
• Thoughtful exploration of midlife spirituality through the prism of nature walks • Study questions for each section Roger Owens, facing a “dark night of the soul” as he turned forty and entered midlife, was encouraged by his spiritual director to think of it instead as a “threshold of...
Spiritual Friendship after Religion
Walking with People while the Rules Are Changing
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
Hardly a day goes by without some poll or news story documenting the changing relationship between the general population and religion, often accompanied by predictions of doom. The rise of the "nones" and the "dones" leaves many adrift in a world with multiple complex challenges....
Soul Friend
New Revised Edition
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2001
In 1977, Kenneth Leech wrote the book Soul Friend, which quickly became one of the classic contemporary explorations of the Christian practice of spiritual direction. Out of print for many years, a revised edition of this book, mildly updated to include changes in the spiritual climate since 1977,...
by Thomas Pavlechko
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2008
A planning guide for the selection of hymns, songs, and anthems, for the three-year liturgical cycle following the Revised Common Lectionary.
Where Mercy Fails
Darfur's Struggle to Survive
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2009
This new work provides a graphic and literal context for understanding the current tragedy in Darfur and describes a framework for how people of faith are responding to the crisis. Jeffrey’s photos depict daily life in the camps, showing both the challenges faced by the displaced, as well as their...
by Frank E. Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 1989
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 1989
The Rt. Rev. Frank E. Wilson (1855-1944), late Bishop of Eau Claire, was perhaps the most prolific Episcopal writer of his era, authoring dozens of books geared to lay people. Over the years, his works have helped to renew the Church, encourage social and ecumenical progress, and provide guidance...
Building Faith Brick by Brick
A Creative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
• Can be used in all settings and gatherings • Engages children with multiple learning styles using a familiar medium— LEGO® bricks Building Faith Brick by Brick offers a culturally relevant, hands-on way to explore faith stories with a broad range of ages. It grew out of one congregation’s...
Restreaming
Thriving in the Currents of Retirement
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
• Short, pithy reflections illumine all the issues involving retirement living. • Series of reflections, both personal and universal, that address key life issues and perspectives • All royalties from Restreaming will be be sent to the Children's school in Haiti Working with the metaphor of...
The Almost Daily eMOs
Mostly Reverent eMails
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2000
In the spirit of Internet slanguage, e-mails from Mother Barbara Crafton, known affectionately as "Mo." Crafton, are called "eMos." This collection of e-mail meditations has the immediacy of the Internet and a depth of theological thought that leave Crafton readers wanting more. She says of her eMos,...
by Charles Cloughen, Jr
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 1997
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 1997
This collection of inspirational messages reflects on the many aspects of stewardship that congregations—both large and small—experience throughout the year. Designed for use at the offertory each Sunday, they may also be incorporated into the sermon or printed in the bulletin. This resource provides...
Indaba!
A Way of Listening, Engaging, and Understanding across the Anglican Communion
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2017
Indaba! explores how communities can live together amid differences of view, backgrounds, cultures, and various demographic characteristics. Based on research of the Continuing Indaba and Mutual Listening project that spanned four continents (including North America), the book's purpose is to show...