Episcopalianism category: 259 books

This excellent planning resource contains complete listings of hymn choices from The Hymnal 1982 for all Sundays and Holy Days in the three-year Eucharistic lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer, together with hymns appropriate for Morning and Evening Prayer for everyday of the Prayer Book's daily...

The Episcopal Church's rituals and foibles, character and characters, beauty and liturgy - seventeen syllables at a time. Stand, sit, kneel, stand, kneel:?It's quite a good workout for?a Sunday morning. Blessing animals?is a joyous day at church.?Who has ugly pets? - and many more! Episcopal Haiku will delight Episcopalians with its humor and universally recognizable situations.

• For use by churches during a bishop’s visitations • A resource guide for educators, parents, and families • For audiences who have enjoyed Anne Kitch’s “What We Do in Church” books A bishop comes to visit a congregation for many reasons—a parish celebration, baptism, confirmation,...

• The author is a popular writer, humorist, blogger, and priest with a strong social media presence “If you have little tolerance for ecclesiastical blowhards; if you’ve ever fantasized about implementing a clergy rating system (CRS); if you’ve ever sought tips on surviving diocesan convention;...

In his wonderfully clear style, this noted Church Publishing author examines the Christian action of "giving thanks" in the development of the Eucharistic Prayer from its early roots in Jewish table blessings to present-day usage. This will be an important resource for all who consider themselves students of the liturgy

This detailed biography gives a portrait of the life of Daniel Alexander Payne, a free person of color in nineteenth century Charleston, South Carolina. This work highlights his life as educator, pastor, abolitionist, poet, historiographer, hymn writer, ecumenist, and bishop of the African Methodist...

The homilies in this collection were authored and presented by Dr. Fontaine S. Hill. In addition to his medical practice in pediatrics and later in child and adolescent psychiatry, he served for over forty years as a perpetual deacon at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in Memphis, Tennessee....

Further the awareness and understanding of the role and duties of the lay eucharistic minister with this easy-to-understand manual. This book is "a precious gift to the church … practical wisdom abounds here." -- John Koenig, General Theological Seminary

An essential guide for anyone who plans, performs, or takes part in the music and worship of the church. Includes helpful planning forms and extensive indices for The Hymnal 1982 not found elsewhere. (250 pp)

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...

Make the transition from consumer religion to participatory faith by building congregational relationships that nourish people spiritually and empower them to risk living, worshipping, learning, and serving God and each other in new and enlivening ways.

• A “first person narrative,” key to the work and prayer of the current Book of Common Prayer • Appeal to those interested in literature or in the history of the BCP In the nearly 40 years since the advent of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, the retranslation of the Psalter created for that...

• 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...

• Focused on a topic of wide interest to the Episcopal Church • Essays from academics across the spectrum of perspectives The Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music sought input from multiple sources in order to better understand the charge of the General Convention of 2015 suggesting that it...