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Author: Elizabeth Wickenberg Ely
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2005-02
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13: 0819221589
DOWNLOAD EBOOK[Rev. ed. of]: A manual for lay Eucharistic ministers in the Episcopal Church. c1991.
Author: Beth Wickenberg Ely
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2012-10
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 0819228141
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDesigned specifically for laity, this manual offers practical tips and theological underpinnings of this Eucharistic ministry. In the Episcopal Church, the term Eucharistic Minister is used to denote someone who assists the priest with administering the Eucharist, often handling the wine. Ely offers historical perspective on this ministry, a theological overview, practical tips, plus an invitation to engage in the spiritual dimensions of serving one's local congregation as a Eucharistic Minister. She concludes the book with a chapter on how to establish this ministry in a local parish.
Author: Clifford W. Atkinson
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Published: 1988-05-01
Total Pages: 97
ISBN-13: 0819224707
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDeepen the lay minister's knowledge of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer and the various duties of this ministry with this guidebook to lay participation in the Eucharist and Offices of the Church.
Author: Henri J. M. Nouwen
Publisher: Orbis Books
Published: 2003-01-01
Total Pages: 87
ISBN-13: 1570755086
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom mourning to discernment, from invitation to intimacy, and from community to the charge to go forth and witness: With Burning Hearts calls us to experience all of this journey, to know that what we celebrate and what we are called to live are one and the same.
Author: Church Publishing
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780898694789
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis pocket-sized edition of a pastoral staple will include official new rites of the Episcopal Church. Included are prayers, litanies, and other material that address medical conditions that were either unknown or not publicly talked about when the Prayer Book was revised in the 1970s. Some of these include the termination of life support, difficult treatment choices, loss of memory, and survivors of abuse and violence.
Author: Church Publishing
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2000-01-01
Total Pages: 155
ISBN-13: 0898697247
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPrepared by the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music and adopted by the 73rd General Convention, this new set of materials was adapted from sources in scripture; a variety of contemporary prayer books throughout the Anglican Communion; traditional materials from Orthodox and medieval western sources; and hymnody of various American cultures. Newly written texts and some texts from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer which have been revised are also included.
Author: Beth Wickenberg Ely
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2012-09-15
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 081922815X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDesigned specifically for laity, this manual offers practical tips and theological underpinnings of this Eucharistic ministry. In the Episcopal Church, the term Eucharistic Minister is used to denote someone who assists the priest with administering the Eucharist, often handling the wine. Ely offers historical perspective on this ministry, a theological overview, practical tips, plus an invitation to engage in the spiritual dimensions of serving one's local congregation as a Eucharistic Minister. She concludes the book with a chapter on how to establish this ministry in a local parish.
Author: Robert A. Picken
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2024-12-03
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 164065710X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn essential volume spanning the theology, tradition, and practical considerations of altar guild ministry This necessary and practical guide is designed to function as a theological, formational, and spiritual resource for any altar guild member. Peppered with Scripture and prayers, it examines the history and tradition of the noble office and elevates the altar guild role as a vocation in the life of our church. Offering definitions, instructions, and illustrations, this volume has what you need to prepare for every liturgical season, as well as a guide for special services, including weddings, funerals, ordinations, and visits from the bishop. The volume will address modern challenges for this ministry arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, including health and safety and the rise of virtual worship services, as well as unique opportunities for leadership in a changing ecclesial landscape. The congregations of The Episcopal Church are richly varied in architecture, custom, tradition, style of worship, and practice. The Manual for Altar Guilds will serve as a foundational resource and guide for this essential ministry, providing practical yet flexible guidance that can be easily adapted to meet the unique needs of your congregation and the changing times.
Author: Dennis G. Michno
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Published: 1991-06
Total Pages: 97
ISBN-13: 0819212725
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA valuable handbook for the server at all liturgical celebrations. Complete with illustrations, this volume covers in careful detail all the responsibilities and duties of the acolyte.
Author: Anna V. Ostenso Moore
Publisher: Church Publishing
Published: 2020-05-15
Total Pages: 50
ISBN-13: 1640652523
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplore with children and for yourself why we celebrate the Eucharist Breaking bread with others is central to our faith. This book is an invitation to learn and wonder about why we worship and celebrate the Holy Eucharist. Although grounded in the Episcopal liturgical tradition, it is an accessible and inviting introduction to worship for children and families of many Christian traditions. While learning what occurs during worship and the Holy Eucharist, readers of all ages will be guided through the sacramental and communal aspects of the celebration and how in the breaking of bread we are called into the world. The beautiful full-color illustrations reflect the diversity of God’s people, and a dedication page encourages personalization. A family section offers questions and suggests ways for all ages to engage in worship and family rituals. Reflecting some of the spirit, beauty, and vocabulary of the Episcopal liturgy, this will be a treasured volume for parents, godparents, grandparents, and other important adults in the life of a child who is wondering about worship.
