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Chapel and Worship Resources Making Room for Everyone More Stories for Building a Children’s Chapel
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Bill Gordh A collection of curated folktales and stories from Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, African, Asian, Scandinavian, and Native American traditions to support the values that many desire to instill in children. The stories are presented to be told aloud, complete with storytelling tips and musical suggestions for each. 9781640652583 | paper | $29.95
Drawn to the Gospels An Illustrated Lectionary Jay Sidebotham The Drawn to the Gospels series covers all of the Sundays in the lectionary year, as well as special days such as Christmas, Epiphany, Ash Wednesday, and Ascension Day. Each entry contains a cartoon illustration of the gospel, a short paragraph of introduction, and some engaging questions. Year A | 9781640650800 | paper | $16.95 Year B | 9781640650824 | paper | $16.95 Year C | 9781640650848 | paper | $16.95
Creative Ideas for Worship with All Abilities
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Hazel Bradley and Jim Cargin A practical guide with ideas for imaginative worship to engage people with all abilities. It gives suggestions for enabling participation and building familiarity while keeping worship fresh and varied, with readyto-use themed service outlines that are appropriate throughout the Christian year. 9781640653993 | paper | $19.95 | April 2021
Planning for Rites and Rituals A Resource for Episcopal Worship: Year B, 2020–2021
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Planning for Rites and Rituals supports comprehensive weekby-week planning with content and ideas for liturgy and music, preaching, visuals, and liturgy as formation, all shaped by the Revised Common Lectionary, the Book of Common Prayer, and the church year, for the assembly gathered around word and sacrament. Included are ideas on how the liturgical seasons are seen through the eyes of children as well as youth. 9781640653054 | paper | $39.95
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Chapel and Worship Resources God’s Word, My Voice A Lectionary for Children Lyn Zill Briggs This collection of Revised Common Lectionary readings (Old Testament, Psalm, New Testament, and Gospel), are paraphrased to be read aloud, helping elementary-aged children easily read and understand the word God has for their lives. This collection of lectionary paraphrases is written in a child’s speaking voice, not as an adult telling a story to the children. The psalms include a refrain for the entire congregation. 9780898699296 | kivar | $49.95
Building a Children’s Chapel One Story at a Time Bill Gordh A collection of stories from the Bible, arranged and told to create a meaningful childhood chapel for children ages 3–7 and their families. It includes tips on creating a children’s chapel, techniques for retelling stories for young listeners, more than 30 Bible stories organized thematically, and a collection of songs to support the story themes. 9780898695649 | paper | $29.95
Liturgy for the Whole Church Multigenerational Resources for Worship Susan K. Bock A collection of group readings and simple dramas based on stories from scripture, together with meditations, story telling methodology, and an instructed Eucharist, helps leaders design liturgy for children and adults who worship together 9780898696028 | paper | $24.95
Folk Like Me The Read-Aloud Book of Saints K.M. Lucchese A collection of stories organized into two full school years, with each saint’s story falling on or near his or her special day. Provides a springboard to a creative seasonal teaching unit or small festival. 9780819222893 | paper | $28.95
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Prayer Common Prayer for Children and Families Jenifer Gamber and Timothy J. S. Seamans Foreword by Wendy Claire Barrie
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A collection of prayers and liturgies written for kids and the adults or communities who pray with them. Whimsically illustrated with pen and ink, this book contains prayers for morning, midday, and evening; prayers throughout the church year; and prayers for all sorts of occasions. English | 9781640652644 | paper | $14.95 Spanish | 9781640653399 | paper | $14.95
The Book of Comic Prayer Using Art and Humor to Transform Youth Ministry Heather J. Annis A fresh look at prayer from an unexpected perspective: comic art, humor, and their relevance to today’s image-driven youth. Part explanation, part instruction, it explores the role of prayer and faith in mainstream and underground comics and provides tips and resources for incorporating comics and cartooning into curricula for children and youth. 9780819232786 | paper | $16.95
Marked for Mission Youth in Action Edited by Sharon Ely Pearson and Bronwyn Clark Skov This book offers reflections and prayers to help young people live out their faith at home, church, community, and beyond. It specifically addresses Episcopal identity for emerging adults, ages 15–25, written by high school and college-age students themselves. 9780819229366 | kivar | $16.95
God of My Heart A Prayer Book for Youth Compiled and Edited by Connie Wlaschin Ruhlman and Shannon Ferguson Kelly A collection of over 150 prayers organized around the church year, written by teens and featuring artwork by Episcopal youth from across the country. Includes a one-page introduction for each season of the church year, scripture index, and topic index. 9780819228659 | paper | $18.95
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Children’s Picture Books Candle Walk A Bedtime Prayer to God Karin Holsinger Sherman This beautifully illustrated picture book invites children to enter into a calm, contemplative quieting-down based on Compline, a centuries-old practice of evening prayer from the Christian liturgical tradition. 9781640651326 | hardcover | $17.95 Silence Jerome W. Berryman Illustrated by Lois Kilberg
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Godly Play® founder Jerome Berryman offers children a means to contemplate words and images in order to develop a comfort level with silence that creates a foundation for wonder and the creative process. 9781640652958 | paper | $10.95 The Very Best Day The Way of Love for Children
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Roger Hutchison Foreword by Jerusalem Jackson Greer Introduces the practices for a Jesus-centered life for children ages 3–10. Using accessible language and age-appropriate themes, it specifically addresses children and the importance of rhythm and practice in their lives. English | 9781640652811 | paper | $9.95 Spanish | 9781640653863 | paper | $9.95 | February 2021 A Little Blue Bottle Jennifer Grant Illustrated by Gillian Whiting
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In this beautiful book for children, a child tells her story of losing a beloved neighbor and friend. “Every one of Jennifer’s beautifully crafted words are as precious as the drops of tears collected in the blue bottle. Share it with all the children you know!” —Becca Stevens, founder and president of Thistle Farms 9781640652897 | hardcover | $17.95 Mom and Dad in Heaven Alf K. Walgermo Illustrated by Øyvind Torseter
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Set at a third-to-fifth grade reading level, children who may be grappling with loss and grief will find this story accessible and comforting as they navigate their feelings and questions together. 9781640653740 | hardcover | $17.95
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Books for Youth Belovedness Finding God (and Self) on Campus
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Edited by James Franklin and Becky Zartman This thought-provoking book for students entering college deals with issues of faith, identity, sex, success, failure, and everything in between, through the concept of belovedness. Telling it like it is with wit and wisdom drawn from scripture, tradition, and life experience, this book offers profound and practical reminders of what it is to be beloved. 9781640652835 | paper | $16.95
Call on Me A Prayer Book for Young People Jenifer Gamber and Sharon Ely Pearson A prayer book designed for teens which draws on the Book of Common Prayer, the Bible, and events that occur in their daily lives. Offers a wealth of diverse prayers on all manner of topics from prayers for the days of the week, seasons of the year, to celebrate personal achievements, and to address obstacles to grace and faith. 9780819227645 | kivar | $16.95
The Ultimate Quest A Geek’s Guide to (The Episcopal) Church Jordan Haynie Ware Illustrations by Tyler Lolong This tongue-in-cheek introduction to the Episcopal Church uses an “it’s geek to me” approach to translate Episcopal theological concepts and rich church traditions into geek language, accompanied by comics that help the reader maneuver through the oft-dense liturgical and theological workings of the Christian tradition. 9780819233257 | paper | $16.95
What Did Jesus DO All Day? Discovering the Teen Jesus Felicia Silcox An excellent study resource that bridges two worlds—the one we know today and the one Jesus knew in the Holy Land under Roman rule. 9780819227935 | paper | $18.95
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Human Sexuality Curriculum These Are Our Bodies Talking Faith & Sexuality at Church & Home “This thoroughly theological, biologically accurate, and highly adaptable curriculum will help revolutionize the way adults who work with youth engage the topics of sexuality, gender identity, and body image.” —Bronwyn Clark Skov, Officer for Youth Ministry, Presiding Bishop’s Staff for the Episcopal Church These Are our Bodies was created in response to the need of the Episcopal Church for program resources to help young people explore sexuality in the context of a faith community. The program consists of a Foundation Book (recommended for facilitators, small group leaders, and parents if the program is being used in a congregation, school, or other setting) and age-level program modules, each of which includes a Leader Guide (for each facilitator and small group leader), a Participant Book (for each participant), and a Parent Book (for each parent or caregiver of the participant). Each module addresses the theological, physical, ethical, and developmental dimensions of human sexuality in age-appropriate ways.
Ages ISBN Foundation Book
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9781606743089
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9780898690118 9780898692570 9780898690576 9780898690156 9780898690194 9780898690248
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Preschool & Elementary Module (ages 3–11) Preschool & Elementary Leader Guide Preschool Parent Book Primary Participant Book Primary Parent Book Intermediate Participant Book Intermediate Parent Book
3–11 3–5 6–8 6–8 9–11 9–11
Middle School Module (ages 12–14) Leader Guide Participant Book Parent Book
12–14 9781606743119 12–14 9781606743133 12–14 9781606743157
$28.95 $9.95 $9.95
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High School Module (ages 15–18) Leader Guide Participant Book Parent Book
15–18 9781606743294 15–18 9781606743331 15–18 9781606743317
$24.95 $7.95 $7.95
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Academics: Faith in Action Oscar Romero A Man for Our Times
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Julio O. Torres An in-depth portrait of the twentieth-century Latin American priest, humanitarian activist, and saint, Oscar Romero. It provides a unique insider/outsider perspective on both Romero and the plight and struggle of Central American immigrants and other migrant and impoverished populations. 9781640653498 | paper | $19.95 | January 2021
Passionate for Justice Ida B. Wells as Prophet for Our Time Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe Foreword by Stacey Abrams “Here are two brave and honest southern voices—one black, one white— drawing wisdom from their own histories in a segregated society, seeking guidance in the words and deeds of a legendary defender of justice.” —Douglas A. Blackmon, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Slavery by Another Name 9781640651609 | paper | $18.95
Who Is My Neighbor? A Little Book of Guidance Samira Izadi Page Who is My Neighbor? puts a human face on a politically charged issue: refugees. It tells stories about refugees to challenge us all to reconsider our definition of “neighbor.” 9781640652149 | paper | $8.95
How Can I Live Peacefully with Justice? A Little Book of Guidance
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Mike Angell This book explores ways individuals and Christian communities can cultivate peace personally, locally, and on a global scale. It is a simple guide for building peace when the streets around us are filled with anger and violence. 9781640652101 | paper | $8.95
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Academics: Bible Study Blessed to Bless An Introduction to the Bible
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Tim Sean Youmans Primarily for teenagers, this book can be a resource for any individual or study group wanting a basic, yet comprehensive, introduction to the Bible. Each chapter offers scripture, accompanying commentary, and questions for reflection or discussion. Bible vocabulary concepts are also highlighted throughout the book. 9781640652460 | paper | $28.95
A Boy, a Magician, and a Harlot Stories You Never Heard from the Bible Lori J. Gainer and Jeanie Thibault Illustrations by Toni L. Starnini This illustrated book offers first person accounts of twenty-one Bible stories (Old Testament, New Testament, and apocrypha) from the perspectives of bystanders or “supporting” characters, giving us an opportunity to imagine: how would we react? What would we say or do given similar circumstances today? This imaginative collection includes thought-provoking discussion questions that are ideal for youth. 9781640651036 | paper | $16.95
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Professional Development DIGNITY Seven Strategies for Creating Authentic Community
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Beth-Sarah Wright DIGNITY is seven actionable tenets (diversity, identity, growth, nurture, integrity, transparency, and yield) with which we can identify our purpose, articulate our aspirations, and equip ourselves and others for both the opportunities and challenges of honoring this covenant. They are prompts to be reflective about who we are and what we value. 9781640653337 | paper | $12.95
Preaching Black Lives (Matter) Edited by Gayle Fisher-Stewart
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Prophetic imagination would have us see a future in which all Christians would be free of the soul-warping belief and practice of racism. This collection of reflections is an incisive look into that future today. It explains why preaching about race is important in the elimination of racism in the church and society, and how preaching has the ability to transform hearts. 9781640652569 | paper | $22.95
Beyond a Binary God A Theology for Trans* Allies Tara K. Soughers Tara Soughers explores theology from the position of a trans ally—a parent of a trans young adult as well as priest. What does it mean about God and about humans that there is not a strict gender binary? How can we affirm and include what we have learned about the permeability of boundaries to support those whose path does not follow traditional cultural stereotypes, and how might the broadening help us to understand the God who is never two for Christians, but both one and three? What gifts does this broader understanding bring to the church? 9780898690057 | paper | $14.95
A Failure of Nerve, Revised Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix Edwin H. Friedman Foreword by Peter L. Steinke A timeless bestseller, A Failure of Nerve still shocks in this new edition, and its relevance continues to transform the lives of leaders everywhere— business, church, family, school—as it has for more than 20 years. 9781596272798 | paper | $29.95
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Sacred and Secular Holiday Ideas Faithful Celebrations Each edition of Faithful Celebrations includes activities to learn more about the season, holiday, or special day. Each event to be celebrated includes key ideas, a cluster of activities to experience the key ideas, materials needed, full instructions for implementation, background history and information, music, art, recipes, and prayer resources to use in a small, intimate or large multi-generational group.
Autumn 9781640650060 | $19.95
Mardi Gras through Pentecost 9780898692280 | $14.95
Advent through Epiphany 9780898690477 | $19.95
Saints 9781640651821 | $14.95
Family and Friends 9781640650930 | $19.95
Winter 9781640650954 | $14.95
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