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This classic resource, first published in 1935, offers an enlightening overview of the Episcopal Church, including its fascinating history and lore, and information about the church year, buildings, symbolism, vestments and customs. The author also explores the Episcopal Church’s government, doctrine, and sacraments, as well as its view of the Bible and prayer, and moral law.

"Bishop Marshall has given us a pastoral gift. He has brought to life ways that the liturgy and worship of the Church can nourish and support Christians who are of the same gender contemplating life long covenant unions in Christ. Bringing together the mind of a scholar and the heart of a pastor,...

Is the priesthood a power to be exercised, or a call to share in the broken Christ? Ross sets modern questions about ordained ministry in the Church within a much wider context, encouraging us to reflect anew on the relationship between administrative power and spiritual authority within the Church,...

• Written by CPA working exclusively with parishes of various denominations • Updated to reflect changes in tax law • What to do and how to do it for parishes of all sizes • Real-life examples Experience shows that open and transparent churches engender a greater feeling of trust and willingness...

• A sought-after model and guide to a new paradigm for children’s ministries • Creative program based on research and personal experience Struggling to offer a children’s program that resonates with young families? Finding it difficult to recruit teachers and volunteers for your children’s...

At once “travel guide” and vision for the future, the Transformation series is good news for the Episcopal Church at a time of fast and furious demographic and social change. Series contributors - recognized experts in their fields - analyze our present plight, point to the seeds of change already...

• Highlights the ministry of the small congregation, a category into which 68% of Episcopal congregations fall • Follows up on the author’s Becoming the Transformative Church and continues the conversation about church re-structuring • Reflection/Study Guide questions included Churchwide discussions...

• Inspiration from a respected ground-breaker • A role model tells her story—and that of the nation and the church Hallelujah, Anyhow! is the long-awaited memoir of the Rt. Rev. Barbara Harris, the first woman bishop in the Anglican Communion. Edited by Kelly Brown Douglas, Dean of the Episcopal...

Many of us have difficulty hearing the Bible as it is read to us in church Sunday after Sunday through the year. Even with the best intentions we come to the Word of God “cold” because we have not been given the skills and the preparation to hear and understand the content of Scripture. These...

• How to build resilience in local communities and evangelize the millennial generation • An ecology of renewal and resurrection for today’s church Resurrection Matters is a fruitful study and action guide for any church institution that owns property and in which groups gather together to grow...

• A fresh approach to church life and ecclesial health • Addresses the concerns of leadership in challenging times • Includes questions for reflection and study by individuals and groups Patience may be the least understood and least practiced of the Christian virtues—and yet patience may...

• Describes how one can trust amidst uncertainty, fear, anger • Explores the meaning behind the move away from religion toward undefined spirituality • Traces the meaning of moving toward healing and reconciliation Fragmented Lives describes the meaning of faith for people the Church has shown...

At once “travel guide” and vision for the future, the Transformation series is good news for the Episcopal Church at a time of fast and furious demographic and social change. Series contributors - recognized experts in their fields - analyze our present plight, point to the seeds of change already...

• The next generation of the classic Episcopal teaching series • Accessible and engaging enough for newcomers and adult learners, but full of content for church leaders and seminarians • Filled with interactive study questions and accompanied by online materials The new Church’s Teachings...