Looking at the Episcopal Church
Looking at the Episcopal Church

Author: William Sydnor

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 0819212792

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In this simple yet comprehensive account, William Sydnor provides essential materials for persons who are beginning to discover the Episcopal Church. Topics covered include the church’s symbols, customs, and practices, as well as its history, creeds, sacraments, and mission. The book also includes a leader’s guide in the appendix to assist in conducting confirmation instruction.

Welcome to the Episcopal Church
Welcome to the Episcopal Church

Author: Christopher Webber

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 1999-12

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 0819218200

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The perfect book for inquirers and new members, as well as current Church members who may be unfamiliar with some of the Church s history, beliefs, and practices. This new introduction to the history, polity, spirituality, worship, and outreach of the Episcopal Church is written in an easy-to-read conversational tone, and includes study questions at the end of each chapter, making it an excellent resource for adult parish study and inquirers' classes."

Your Faith, Your Life
Your Faith, Your Life

Author: Jenifer Gamber

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2009-04

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0819223212

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This guide for newcomers to the Episcopal Church is written and designed to provide accessible and user-friendly reading, with an easy-going look and style that's packed full of substance.

Searching for Sacred Space
Searching for Sacred Space

Author: John Ander Runkle

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780898693713

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Every Sunday we walk through those doors and enter a sacred space. It is familiar, maybe comforting--or maybe not. It might be downright uncomfortable and unwelcoming. What can we do about it? In twelve thoughtful and provocative essays, the writers ask important questions about the relationship between sacred spaces and the worship that takes place in them: -How do our buildings convey a vision of God's kingdom on earth? -How are our places of worship reflecting our beliefs? -In what visible, tangible forms are we proclaiming a faith in the living God? -How are our church buildings helping this church bring the Gospel into a new century?

An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church
An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church

Author: Robert Boak Slocum

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 591

ISBN-13: 0898697018

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A comprehensive, quick reference for all Episcopalians, both lay and ordained. This thoroughly researched, highly readable resource contains more than 3,000 clearly entries about the history, structure, liturgy, and theology of the Episcopal Church—and the larger Christian church worldwide. The editors have also provided a helpful bibliography of key reference works and additional background materials. “This tool belongs on the shelf of just about anyone who cares for, works in or with, or even wonders about the Episcopal Church.”—The Episcopal New Yorker

Unabashedly Episcopalian
Unabashedly Episcopalian

Author: C. Andrew Doyle

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 0819228095

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Episcopalians newly discovering their church home or long-time members who may have forgotten why they love the church will appreciate Unabashedly Episcopalian. Bishop Andy Doyle has mined the Baptismal Covenant and his own experiences leading the Diocese of Texas. The result is a heartfelt, smart and practical book that calls Episcopalians to wake up to the church s unique gifts and story, and equips them to share that witness in their neighborhoods and out in the world."

Walk in Love
Walk in Love

Author: Scott Gunn

Publisher:

Published: 2018-02-15

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9780880284554

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Take a journey through The Book of Common Prayer, the Christian life, and basic beliefs of our faith, guided by two Episcopal priests - Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe. Walk through the liturgical year, the sacraments of the church, habits of daily prayer, and the teachings of Anglican Christianity. See how our prayer shapes our belief and our lives and how our beliefs lead us into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Welcome to Sunday
Welcome to Sunday

Author: Christopher L. Webber

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2003-01-03

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 0819225525

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Beyond the Scripture, this book delves into all other aspects of the Episcopalian service, from the vestments and gestures to the church calendar, that result in a deeper appreciation of the faith. The perfect book for newcomers who are often confused by the worship service, Welcome to Sunday is also an excellent book for those who have been sitting in the pews without fully understanding what happens on Sunday morning. Episcopal priest Christopher Webber takes the reader from the sidewalk outside the church, guides them through the service, and sends them out again when the service has ended. Webber explains the postures, the Christian year, the colors we use during various seasons, and all the elements in the Service of the Eucharist. As in Webber's very popular Welcome to the Episcopal Church, the tone of the easy-to-read book is conversational, making it useful for parish study.

Welcome to a Life of Faith in the Episcopal Church
Welcome to a Life of Faith in the Episcopal Church

Author: Megan Castellan

Publisher: Church Publishing

Published: 2019-09-17

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1640651365

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Perfect for newcomers and confirmation classes The Episcopal Church has a language and a practice all its own. For a newcomer, these can seem intimidating at first glance. This book takes readers through a Sunday worship experience, and explains the what, the why, and the how of what they might encounter. Worship is explained, with a quick survey of the Book of Common Prayer, along with frequently encountered vocabulary. How we read the Bible and what we believe about core points of theology are also discussed, especially as these points may differ from what many people assume to be Christian norms. How faith is practiced and its connection to our social and moral lives is discussed. What is the Jesus Movement and how can the Way of Love be lived every day? Finally, a short overview of Episcopal history is included, for the visitor who wonders how we came to be here. The book concludes with a few of the most frequently asked questions by adults who join the Episcopal Church.