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Table of Contents and Highlights from Inside
Spirituality/Crafts........................................................................... 1 Christian Living/Parenting.............................................................. 2 Social Justice................................................................................ 4 Biography/Memoir......................................................................... 5 Leadership.................................................................................... 7 The Book of Common Prayer........................................................ 8 The Episcopal Church................................................................... 9 Stewardship.................................................................................11 Bible Study.................................................................................. 12 Spirituality................................................................................... 13 Faith Formation........................................................................... 14 Faith Formation/Godly Play.......................................................... 15
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Spirituality/Crafts
Contemplative Knitting Julie Cicora Learn how the meditative practice of knitting can evolve into a spiritual discipline. Whether you are an experienced knitter or a knitting novice, Contemplative Knitting will help transform the already calming and meditative activity into a spiritual practice. From a tour through the fascinating history of the craft to steps for setting up and sustaining a knitting prayer practice, this book is full of both practical advice and inspiration. With chapter-by-chapter reflections and questions that can be used individually or in groups, you can engage in conversation or contemplate on your own. “Knitting is a gift to those of us who treasure practicality in spiritual practices and this validates my need to knit and pray at the same time. Love it!” —Becca Stevens, Founder of Thistle Farms and 2016 CNN Hero
Morehouse Publishing 9781640652620 $16.95 paper | 5.5 x 8.5 | 168 pages March 17, 2021
JULIE CICORA is an Episcopal priest, mission developer, and avid knitter. A graduate of Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Julie was ordained in 2000 after a twenty-two-year career at Hewlett-Packard. Her first book, All I Can Do Is Pray, was published in 2015. Julie likes to write, ride her motorcycle, wind surf, and visit her five sons and ten grandchildren. She lives in upstate New York with her husband.
Related Reading Contemplative Vision Photography as a Spiritual Practice Dirk deVries Includes reflection questions, suggested activities, and invitations to journal and create a volume of discovery. Original photographs taken by the author are accompanied by inspirational quotes and passages from scripture. 9781640651340 | $16.95 | paper
Knitting into the Mystery A Guide to the Shawl-Knitting Ministry Susan S. Jorgensen and Susan S. Izard In this beautifully illustrated book, the authors share stories of how the knitting ministry has touched lives and hearts around the world. They also offer directions for knitting the shawls and for starting a parish or community knitting ministry. 9780819219671 | $24.95 | hardcover
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Christian Living/Parenting
The Hopeful Family
Raising Resilient Children in Uncertain Times Amelia Richardson Dress
Morehouse Publishing 9781640653849 $16.95 paper | 5.5 x 8.5 | 184 pages Available Now
Raise hopeful, grounded and action-oriented children in a time that feels full of uncertainty. Kids and parents alike are feeling the weight of these troubling times. Ancient practices of Christianity, both internal and external, can be a guidepost for parents navigating this uncharted territory. They give us a way to be grounded as well as provide a way of living with purpose in a time of urgency. Through exploring nine spiritual practices such as sacred reading, forgiveness, Sabbath, and generosity, as well as the research that supports them, The Hopeful Family provides both inspiration and evidence to help parents step more fully into a framework of abundance and optimism as they create lives of meaning and purpose. “Dress is a thoughtful conversation partner who has given us a great gift which is full of practical and actionable advice. The study questions in each chapter make it an incredibly practical resource for individual and group study.” —Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home AMELIA RICHARDSON DRESS is a United Church of Christ pastor in Longmont, Colorado. She has experience supporting families inside and outside of the church, including working as an early intervention consultant for the Department of Human Services. Amelia has written for Parents, Exchange, and Children’s Ministry Magazine, and for online publications including Spiritual Parent, Build Faith, and MOPS Magazine. Her daughter was diagnosed with anxiety disorder, so Dress knows first-hand what it means to live with both anxiety and purpose.
Related Reading Faith at Home A Handbook for Cautiously Christian Parents Wendy Claire Barrie Parents long to give their children a strong moral foundation rooted in God through Jesus, a sense of connection, belonging, and purpose. Wendy Claire Barrie shows how to do it simply, adding depth and meaning to the traditions families already have as well as information about basic Christian practices to nurture and enrich everyone’s faith at home. 9780819232762 | $18.95 | paper Common Prayer for Children and Families Jenifer Gamber and Timothy J. S. Seamans Foreword by Wendy Claire Barrie A collection of whimsically illustrated prayers and liturgies written for kids and the adults or communities who pray with them. Includes prayers for morning, midday, and evening; prayers throughout the church year; and prayers for all sorts of occasions. English Edition: 9781640652644 | $14.95 | paper Spanish Edition: 9781640653399 | $14.95 | paper Family Faith Kit Various This special book bundle was created for families to enrich their practices of faith in the home. It includes the books Faith at Home, Faithful Celebrations, Cross Words and five wooden crosses. 846863022564 | $49.95 | paper
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Christian Living
Christian Minimalism
Simple Steps for Abundant Living Becca Ehrlich Focus on what matters most—and intentionally remove the rest. Logically, we all know our purpose in life is not wrapped up in accumulating possessions, wealth, power, and prestige—Jesus is very clear about that— but society tells us otherwise. Christian Minimalism attempts to cut through our assumptions and society’s lies about what life should look like and invites readers into a life that Jesus calls us to live: one lived intentionally, free of physical, spiritual, and emotional clutter. Written by a woman who simplified her own life and practices these principles daily, this book gives readers a fresh perspective on how to live out God’s grace for us in new and exciting ways and live out our faith in a way that is deeply satisfying. BECCA EHRLICH is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and a doctoral student with a focus on Christian Spirituality. A Christian minimalist in a consumer society, she got rid of 60 percent of her personal possessions in six months, took part in a year-long shopping fast, and moved into a smaller home. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Will. Morehouse Publishing 9781640653887 $14.95 paper | 5.5 x 8.5 | 160 pages May 17, 2021
Related Reading Buying God Consumerism & Theology Eve Poole “Knowledgeable and accessible, as adept at exploring economics as at delineating theological method, Buying God offers a steady hand through the demands of global capitalism and the seductions of human desire. Eve Poole offers an example of how theology is always politics, and always devotional and, at its best, both at the same time.” —Samuel Wells, Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields 9781640652507 | $19.95 | paper Simpler Living, Compassionate Life A Christian Perspective Edited by Michael Schut Foreword by Bill McKibben Editor Michael Schut presents a rare collection of voices—Henri Nouwen, Cecile Andrews, Richard Foster and others—as they explore our use of money, the practice of simplicity, listening to our lives, widening our circle of community, and other topics at the core of how we live out our faith in our homes and workplaces. A study guide is included. 9780819223692 | $29.95 | paper
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Social Justice
We Carry the Fire
Family and Citizenship as Spiritual Calling Richard A. Hoehn We Carry the Fire describes a social and political spirituality defined by actions that save families, civilization, and the planet. Individual and communal actions, based on values articulated in religious congregations, result in tangible outcomes in the real world: people live instead of die, democracy is strengthened, nature is restored, and the human spirit flourishes. As congregations are struggling to adjust to contemporary realities, Hoehn brings the passion and knowledge of a pastor, academic, author, activist, and grassroots organizer down to earth in real time. “. . . informative, inspirational, and persuasive. All who read it will discover that spirituality pertains to the vast variety of personal, social, political, and religious activities aimed at improving the conditions of life for people everywhere.” —Peter J. Paris, Professor Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary
Church Publishing 9781640653825 $19.95 paper | 5.5 x 8.5 | 248 pages February 17, 2021
RICHARD A. HOEHN is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the author of Up From Apathy and more than sixty scholarly and popular booklets, articles, and reviews. He was the director of the Bread for the World Institute, an associate professor of church in society at Brite Divinity School, and a grassroots organizer, speaker, and consultant for non-governmental organizations around the world.
Related Reading Citizen Faithful Discipleship in a Partisan World C. Andrew Doyle Bishop C. Andrew Doyle challenges the role of the Christian citizen in a fractious, partisan world. “Christianity,” Doyle writes, “is not a spiritual exercise for the individual but a communal expression that, if lived as imagined by God, cannot help but be political. Christianity is about politics.” 9781640652019 | $22.95 | paper Broken We Kneel, Second Edition Reflections on Faith and Citizenship Diana Butler Bass Foreword by Robert W. Lee IV Bass reflects on the current events that have sharpened tensions between serious faith and national imperatives. This book is a call to remember that the core of Christian identity is not always compatible with national political policies. 9781640651012 | $18.95 | paper
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Biography/Memoir
Oscar Romero
A Man for Our Times Julio O. Torres A unique perspective on one of the greatest religious figures of recent history. This in-depth portrait of Oscar Romero, the Fourth Archbishop of San Salvador, is based on research of his diaries and sermons and on interviews with most of his surviving relatives, friends, and co-workers. This biography provides a unique insider/outsider perspective on both Romero and the plight and struggle of Central American immigrants and other migrant and impoverished populations. Torres takes readers into Romero’s early life, his seminary formation, and his active ministry, including conflicts with the ruling elites and hierarchy that led to his ultimate martyrdom. The book concludes with his canonization and the pursuit of justice against his murderers. “. . . Torres offers a unique perspective on the personality of Romero and his transformation from ‘pious conservative priest’ to the archbishop of the people.” —Bishop Thomas C. Ely, Tenth Bishop of Vermont Seabury Books 9781640653498 $19.95 paper | 5.5 x 8.5 | 208 pages Available Now
JULIO O. TORRES is a Salvadoran Episcopal priest who lived and worked with Archbishop Oscar Romero during the turbulent years leading to the country’s bloody civil war. He ministered to Salvadoran refugees in Nicaragua during the 1980s. He lives in El Salvador.
Related Reading Passionate for Justice Ida B. Wells as Prophet for Our Time Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe Foreword by Stacey Abrams “In Passionate for Justice, we find a compass that points us to the future, where we can each give voice and action to justice, equity, and life-giving community. Ida Wells would have had it no other way.” —From the Foreword by Stacey Abrams, 2018 Democratic Nominee for Governor of Georgia 9781640651609 | $18.95 | paper A Man Called Mark The Biography of Bishop Mark Dyer Tom Linthicum Foreword by Rowan Williams This official biography tells the compelling story of the Rt. Rev. Mark Dyer—one of the most influential, beloved leaders of the Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion. 9781640650978 | $18.95 | paper
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Biography/Memoir
I Will Arise and Go Now
Reflections on the Meaning of Places & People Herbert O’Driscoll “I would like to think that there are things in my own life that might attract the interest of others–even if only to spark in them a recollection of similar escapades and experiences of their own.” —Herbert O’Driscoll Beloved preacher and author, Herbert O’Driscoll, offers his life story in his own words. The first section includes memories from his childhood and student years lived mainly in the south of Ireland. The second section tells stories from his years of active ministry in Canada, the United States, and other parts of the world church. The last portion recalls experiences from his retirement years and his facilitation of pilgrimages to the Middle East, Ireland, and Great Britain.
Morehouse Publishing 9781640653351 $19.95 paper | 5.5 x 8.5 | 256 pages February 17, 2021
“One could say it has been a relatively unadventurous life, but it is one in which I have been given gifts of love and friendship, and opportunities to learn and grow, far beyond my counting or deserving . . . These pages allow me to revisit in memory the times when, and places where, I was given something of lasting, permanent value—an image, an idea, an insight—and the people who gave them to me or in whose company I shared them.” HERBERT O’DRISCOLL was born in Ireland and immigrated to Canada, becoming one of the most highly regarded preachers in the Anglican Church. Much sought-after internationally as a speaker, teacher, and leader of retreats and pilgrimages, he is known as a popular broadcaster and print commentator, prolific hymn writer, and the author of numerous books on Bible interpretation and the spiritual life, many of which reflect Celtic spirituality. O’Driscoll continues to write from active retirement in British Columbia, where he lives with his wife.
Related Reading A Greening of Imaginations Walking the Songlines of Holy Scripture Herbert O’Driscoll Herbert O’Driscoll, beloved Anglican preacher, storyteller, author, and hymn writer, invites us to imagine what the “backstory” of our favorite scriptures might have been. 9781640651449 | $12.95 | paper Hallelujah, Anyhow! A Memoir Barbara C. Harris with Kelly Brown Douglas A participant in Dr. Martin Luther King’s march from Selma to Montgomery and crucifer at the ordination of the “Philadelphia 11,” Bishop Harris has been eyewitness to national and church history. 9781640650893 | $14.95 | paper
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Leadership
Little Books of Leadership Series This series of Little Books of Leadership is designed to offer points of contact and conversation to congregations as they live out the daily journey of what it means to be God’s beloved community.
Resilience In difficult circumstances, conflicts, and life-changing events, we often need inspiration and support to move forward. When facing adversity, failure, or other traumatic events, we often need inspiration and support to move forward and live beyond them. Resilience looks at how we learn to recover and how we can lead others to do the same by practicing the following resilience “skills”: reframing our reality, encouraging creativity, looking for strengths, fostering compassion, facing our fear, and practicing resurrection.
Church Publishing 9781640654068 $8.95 paper | 5 x 7 | 64 pages March 17, 2021
Communication Drawing from a variety of sources, this Little Book addresses how we can communicate more effectively, and how we can lead others to do the same. Communication is fundamentally about relationships: community, conflict, competition, cooperation, and consensus. Remaining aware of both intent and impact as we try to live out what it means to be the body of Christ in today’s world, the more we understand one another, the more we are able to share the love of Christ. This Little Book addresses various aspects of faith-based communications from theology to practice, from general to specific.
Church Publishing 9781640654075 $8.95 paper | 5 x 7 | 64 pages March 17, 2021
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The Book of Common Prayer
The Book of Common Prayer is available in a wide variety of bindings, color, sizes, and languages. Pew Pew Chapel Chancel Chancel, Deluxe Chancel, Deluxe Economy Economy Large Print Selections Large Print French Spanish Spanish/English
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Vivella Gift Editions Ideal as a gift, this 1979 Book of Common Prayer features imitation leather binding (Vivella) with soft, matte finish. The prayer book is sturdily assembled, with Smyth-sewn pages and a spine that won’t crack under heavy use. A presentation page and certificates for the rites of baptism, confirmation, and marriage are included. 6 x 4 inches. 9780898696196 9780898696219 9780898696202 9780898696189
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Combination Editions Book of Common Prayer and The Hymnal 1982 This is the standard Book of Common Prayer combined into a single volume with the Singers Edition of The Hymnal 1982. Bound in genuine leather, it includes gold edges, ribbon markers, and a gift box.
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Book of Common Prayer & Bible (NRSV with Apocrypha) Combined into one volume, this edition is an excellent and logical choice for personal use, both in daily devotion and study, and on Sundays during the liturgy. It comes with bonded leather, gold edges, ribbon markers, and a gift box.
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The Episcopal Church
Embodied Liturgy
Virtual Reality and Liturgical Theology in Conversation C. Andrew Doyle Can the “reality” of the Eucharist be maintained online? Author C. Andrew Doyle, in a well-researched and thoughtful study of both virtual reality and liturgy, argues that the Eucharist is not a formulaic rehearsal of words and rituals but an embodied and lived experience. This requires a shared place and presence. While the church should not shy away from virtual ministry, we should be wary of using the technological realm for the celebration of the Eucharist, an act that is an outward and visible sign of our spiritual union with God and one another. It brings us closer to friend and stranger for the transformation of individuals into unity in Christ. The context of the ritual–with people, objects, words, and all sorts of nuance–creates intimacy with God and each other. This unique book is especially timely and will be of interest to scholars, liturgists, and those interested in sacramental theology in the digital age.
Church Publishing 9781640654358 $19.95
C. ANDREW DOYLE the ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, summarizes his autobiography in six words: “Met Jesus on pilgrimage; still walking.” He is author of Vocaˉtioˉ, Unabashedly Episcopalian, Orgullosamente Episcopal, A Generous Community, and The Jesus Heist. He and his wife JoAnne live in Houston with two daughters. Follow him on Twitter at @texasbishop.
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Related Reading A Generous Community Being the Church in a New Missionary Age C. Andrew Doyle With the experience of a bishop and the insight of a deep learner, Doyle points the way to the future with a vision for how we can learn, serve, and communicate with each other. 9780819232304 | $18.95 | paper
The Agile Church Spirit-Led Innovation in an Uncertain Age Dwight J. Zscheile “Zscheile understands that innovation must be a way of life for churches in the next decades. This is one of the most important books I have read in a long time.” —Lovett Weems, Professor of Church Leadership, Wesley Theological Seminary 9780819229779 | $18.95 | paper
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The Episcopal Church
The Church Cracked Open
Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community Stephanie Spellers “This book will make a profound difference for the church in this moment in history.” —The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church Sometimes it takes disruption and loss to break us open and call us home to God. It’s not surprising that a global pandemic and once-in-a-generation reckoning with white supremacy—on top of decades of systemic decline— have spurred Christians everywhere to ask who we are, why God placed us here, and what difference that makes to the world. In this critical yet loving book, the author explores the American story and the Episcopal story in order to find out how communities steeped in racism, establishment, and privilege can at last fall in love with Jesus, walk humbly with the most vulnerable, and embody beloved community in our own broken but beautiful way. The Church Cracked Open invites us to surrender privilege and redefine church, not just for the sake of others, but for our own salvation and liberation. Church Publishing 9781640654242 $16.95 paper | 5.5 x 8.5 | 160 pages March 17, 2021
STEPHANIE SPELLERS serves as Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Canon for Evangelism, Reconciliation, and Creation, helping Episcopalians share good news and cross boundaries as part of the Jesus Movement. A former church planter, journalist, and seminary faculty member, she is the author of Radical Welcome. She lives in New York City.
Related Reading Preaching Black Lives (Matter) Edited by Gayle Fisher-Stewart A collection that motivates preaching, teaching, and advocating for eliminating racism. 9781640652569 | $22.95 | paper
We Shall Be Changed Questions for the Post-Pandemic Church Edited by Mark D. W. Edington A gathering of brief essays from thought leaders around the church on pressing topics that the church needs to be considering now—in preparation for the end of this pandemic. The book is designed to spur conversations about how to embrace the gifts this time has given while anticipating and addressing the very real challenges the church will confront in its wake. 9781640653726 | $6.95 | paper
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Stewardship
Legacy of a Lifetime
A Planned Giving Implementation Resource Robert Sessum and L. Pendleton Armistead A manual for securing planned gifts for a church of any denomination or size. In order for churches and related religious institutions to advance their strategic growth initiatives, a variety of funding vehicles are required, and a planned gifts program can play an important part. Sessum and Armistead offer a systematic and sustainable program that is formalized, progressive, and— most importantly—volunteer-based and -driven. The twelve-month program is comprehensive and adaptable. ROBERT SESSUM is a retired Episcopal priest with fifty years of ordained ministry in small and large congregations. Bob was instrumental in instituting a variety of stewardship campaigns throughout his career, including a highly successful planned gifts program.
Church Publishing 9781640653801 $22.95 paper | 6 x 9 | 224 pages April 16, 2021
L. PENDLETON ARMISTEAD has thirty-five years of resource development experience for not-for-profit organizations. During his career as a consultant, he has raised over $750 million.
Creating Financially Sustainable Congregations James L. Elrod Jr. How can growing churches develop a financial framework that will enhance their mission? The declining trends in religious belief and practice in twenty-first century America are well documented, but they mask the vitality and growth experienced by many individual congregations. Unfortunately, leaders of these growing churches sometimes lack a firm grasp on what’s required for their church to maintain financial equilibrium. This is true for newly-formed congregations as well as established churches. This book, which does not assume readers’ familiarity with principles of accounting or finance, will help facilitate constructive conversations between clergy and lay leaders on money matters. By describing in everyday language some of the practical issues that promote (or erode) financial sustainability, this book will remove the mystery and frustration faith communities often experience when discussing their financial challenges.
Church Publishing 9781640652873 $10.95 paper | 5.5 x 8.5 | 112 pages June 17, 2021
JAMES L. ELROD JR. has enjoyed a thirty-five-year career in finance that includes significant experience in the nonprofit sector. He has served on the boards of a variety of organizations, including Christ Church Greenwich and Berkeley Divinity School at Yale. He serves on the faculty at Yale Divinity School, teaching nonprofit finance. He lives in Riverside, Connecticut.
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Bible Study
Those Seven References
A Study of the References to “Homosexuality” in the Bible and Their Impact on the Queer Community of Faith John F. Dwyer A thoughtful analysis of the faulty rationale behind Christian anti-gay bias. There have been enormous strides toward equality for the queer community in recent years. There have also been regressive local legislative actions seeking to limit those national steps toward equality. Many of those who have led these regressive efforts are individuals steeped in purposeful ignorance, bias, tribalism, and a radicalization of faithful beliefs, misleading their congregations and influencing legislators. Personhood, the intense value of our individuality, cannot be made less by these few passages of scripture: God’s love for our uniqueness is not compromised by oft misinterpreted verses. Having knowledge and words to counter baseless accusations can disarm those who would use these passages as weapons of exclusion and judgement, and can empower the queer community to live confidently in God’s love.
Morehouse Publishing 9781640653375 $14.95 paper | 5.5 x 8.5 | 128 pages March 17, 2021
“John Dwyer masterfully navigates the reader through a biblical journey of re-discovery. . . . This is a must-read not only for the LGBTQIA+ community but also for anyone who seeks to be an ally in the building of the Beloved Community.” —The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson, Eleventh Bishop of Missouri JOHN F. DWYER is an Episcopal priest who has served the church in both seminary and parish settings, and had legal and corporate work experiences prior to being ordained. Throughout his life, he has searched for ways to witness to and express the all-inclusive love of God, particularly as a married gay man.
Related Reading Being Called, Being Gay Discernment for Ministry in the Episcopal Church Gregory Millikin Foreword by Mary Glasspool This book looks at the issue of discernment in the Episcopal Church while simultaneously taking seriously the dynamics for a gay person seeking to discern his or her future in the church. 9781640650121 | $18.95 | paper Rainbow Theology Bridging Race, Sexuality, and Spirit Patrick S. Cheng This book reflects upon the theological significance of the intersections of race and queer sexuality across multiple ethnic and cultural groups. 9781596272415 | $20.95 | paper
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Spirituality
Listening Hearts
Discerning Call in Community Suzanne G. Farnham, Joseph P. Gill, R. Taylor McLean, and Susan M. Ward Foreword by Eugene Taylor Sutton This 30th anniversary edition presents the unique approach of Listening Hearts to the spiritual practice of discernment for a new generation. Written to make the often elusive and usually clergy-centered spiritual practice of discernment accessible to all people, Listening Hearts features simple reflections and exercises drawn from scripture and from Quaker and Ignatian traditions. The seminal work in the Listening Hearts Series, this book has been a beloved resource for tens of thousands of individual readers, retreat participants, small groups, and church leaders listening for and responding to God’s call in their lives. SUZANNE G. FARNHAM is the founder of Listening Hearts Ministries and a popular speaker and retreat leader. JOSEPH P. GILL is a Baltimore area attorney, active lay leader, and trainer in Listening Hearts Ministries. Morehouse Publishing 9781640654136 $19.95 paper | 5 x 7.5 | 208 pages June 17, 2021
R. TAYLOR MCLEAN is an active lay leader in Baltimore and serves as president of the Listening Hearts Ministries Board of Trustees. SUSAN M. WARD is a former Listening Hearts trustee who lives in Baltimore, where she is an active lay leader.
Related Reading Grounded in God, Revised Edition Listening Hearts Discernment for Group Deliberations Suzanne G. Farnham, Stephanie A. Hull, and R. Taylor McLean This powerful, prayerful, and practical guide teaches groups a whole new way of conducting meetings and reaching consensus. Rooted in scripture, Grounded in God energizes and inspires. 9780819218353 | $14.95 | paper
Retreat Designs and Meditation Exercises With Guidelines for Retreat Leaders and Covenant Groups Suzanne G. Farnham Step-by-step retreat designs, accompanying meditation exercises, and leader’s guidelines, based on the bestseller Listening Hearts are presented in this unique resource. Songs from the Listening Hearts Songbook, specially-planned Eucharists, scripture readings, meaningful projects, and meditation options are arranged to result in a Spirit-filled community bonding. 9780819216212 | $14.95 | paper
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Faith Formation
Creative Ideas for Worship with All Abilities Hazel Bradley and Jim Cargin This vital resource explores the essential considerations of pastoral work with those with intellectual disabilities. Drawing on the vast experience of the L’Arche community that fully includes and centers those with intellectual disabilities, this practical guide offers 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 ready-to-use themed service outlines that are appropriate throughout the Christian year. It includes a compendium of resources for creating your own acts of worship, including prayers, blessings, stories, quotes, a directory of online resources, ideas for what to keep in a “liturgy box,” ideas for seasonal decoration of the worship space, and many more resources from L’Arche. This book is rooted in the belief that each human being is on a spiritual quest to find meaning in their life, and while each person’s path is uniquely their own, we share the journey together. The important thing is to encourage each other’s personal development, and celebrate the gifts and talents that emerge within and for the whole community. Morehouse Publishing 9781640653993 $19.95 paper | 6.75 x 9.25 | 248 pages April 16, 2021
HAZEL BRADLEY has forty years of international experience of L’Arche. She has created many worship services for L’Arche International, L’Arche UK and various communities. She has also co-authored a workbook on meditating with groups of people with and without learning disabilities. JIM CARGIN is a copywriter on the L’Arche International Communications Team, past editor of Letters of L’Arche, and the former communications director in L’Arche Internationale.
Related Reading Rhythms of Grace Worship and Faith Formation for Children and Families with Special Needs Audrey Scanlan and Linda Snyder A unique and innovative program resource designed to meet the spiritual needs of children and families living with autism spectrum disorders. Participant families gather monthly with program leaders and volunteers for sessions that are a hybrid of worship and faith formation. 9781606740552 | $34.95 | paper Child by Child Supporting Children with Learning Differences and Their Families Susan Richardson A useable on-the-ground resource for church leaders with specific suggestions, samples, and processes for adapting curricula, training volunteers, and supporting parents and caregivers, this guide is grounded in theological principles for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the life of a congregation. 9780819227515 | $14.95 | paper
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Faith Formation/Godly Play
The Complete Guide to Godly Play Revised and Expanded, Volume 6 Jerome W. Berryman
Support, challenge, nourish, and guide children on their spiritual quest. Godly Play® is an imaginative approach to working with children, based on Montessori principles. It is more akin to spiritual direction and guidance than what we generally consider as religious education. Fully updated and expanded, The Complete Guide to Godly Play Volume 6 includes: • Thoughtful revisions throughout based on fifteen years of Godly Play in action around the world • A new Introduction highlighting new concepts and terminology • Two new lessons, Esther and The Psalms • New illustrations • New appendices Church Publishing 9781640653436 $32.95 paper | 8.5 x 11 | 224 pages January 18, 2021
The latest digital Parent Pages (sold separately) and digital versions that correspond to these lessons are also available at www.churchpublishing.org/godlyplaydigital. JEROME W. BERRYMAN is the founder of Godly Play and has a wide experience working with children ages 2–18. Priest, writer, lecturer, and workshop leader, Berryman is Senior Fellow of the Center for the Theology of Childhood. He is the author of The Complete Guide to Godly Play, Teaching Godly Play, Children and the Theologians, The Spiritual Guidance of Children, and Stories of God at Home.
Related Reading The Complete Guide to Godly Play Revised and Expanded Jerome W. Berryman, with Cheryl V. Minor and Rosemary Beales Volume 2 9780819233592 | $32.95 | paper Volume 3 9780898690835 | $32.95 | paper Volume 4 9780898690866 | $32.95 | paper People of Color Who Inspire: Additional Stories from the Communion of Saints The Center for the Theology of Childhood Cheryl V. Minor, Director; Jerome W. Berryman, Senior Fellow This new collection of lessons to supplement Volume 7 of The Complete Guide to Godly Play tells the stories of Christian people who inspire us all to strive for justice and respect the dignity of every human being. Two new stories are now available as a free download, The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. and The Story of Bishop Barbara Harris. Download on churchpublishing.org.
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Faith Formation/Curriculum
El Mejor Día
El Camino del Amor para Niños y Niñas Roger Hutchison Translated by Yoimel González Hernández An introduction to the Way of Love for children and their families. El Mejor Día: El Camino del Amor para Niños y Niñas introduces the practices for a Jesus-centered life for children ages 3–10 and their families in Spanish. Through accessible language and age-appropriate themes, it specifically addresses children and the importance of rhythm and practice in their lives as Christians, accompanied by Roger Hutchison’s familiar and vibrant artwork. Through a cadence of words and colorful images, children will see how to Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, and Rest in daily life as a follower of Jesus. Acquiring such wisdom at an early age will benefit children (and the adults who love them) to learn these practices for a lifetime.
Church Publishing 9781640653863 $9.95 paper | 8 x 10 | 40 pages February 17, 2021
ROGER HUTCHISON is the Director of Christian Formation and Parish Life at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church in Houston. An artist who paints with children in a variety of contexts, he is the author of several books including Jesus: God Among Us and The Painting Table. Roger serves on the Forma Board of Directors and is a member of the National Association of Grieving Children. He lives with his family outside of Houston, Texas.
English Edition: 9781640652811 | $9.95
Journey to Adulthood Coming Summer 2021 Journey to Adulthood is an online, downloadable youth ministry program of spiritual formation for 6th–12th grades. Fully revised and updated, it is centered on inclusive, relational ministry and uses Bible study, prayer, rites of passage, outreach ministries, and both serious and playful activities. Creative, developmentally appropriate lessons are arranged within three categories of Self, Society, and Spirituality. There are three two-year segments included in the program. Rite-13: (Grades 6–7 or 7–8) The Rite-13 program assists young people as they begin to take the first steps of independence from their families into their own lives and creates a safe haven in which to explore new ideas, new interests, and new abilities. J2A: (Grades 8–9 or 9–10) Helps teens create and understand the importance of Christian community as they develop critical thinking and other skills they will need in adulthood. 4Ward: (Grades 10–11 or 11–12) This mentor-based program helps older teens discern and carry out a ministry within their church or in the larger community. A final rite of passage sends them out into the world as ambassadors of Christ. Learn more at www.churchpublishing.org/journeytoadulthood.
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Liturgy
The Art of Disruption
Improvisation and the Book of Common Prayer Paul Fromberg As the Episcopal Church considers prayer book revisions, discover new ways of bringing prayer to life. In many liturgical churches, it seems that the prayer book confines—more than frees—the transformational potential of worship. Drawing on his experience at St. Gregory of Nyssa, Paul Fromberg encourages us to question the assumption that there is a “right way” and a “wrong way” of using prayer books. Instead, he encourages readers to pay attention to doing worship well and engaging worshippers’ desire to be transformed. This book is for those who plan and lead worship, as well as those who are curious about the ways that worship is transformative in people’s experience. Additionally, fans of St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church will discover more about the ways in which this ground-breaking congregation has engaged the work of liturgical disruption and trusted in the transformative potential of the liturgy for more than forty years.
Seabury Books 9781640653696 $18.95 paper | 5.5 x 8.5 | 176 pages April 16, 2021
PAUL FROMBERG is rector of St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco and president of the Board of The Food Pantry there. He teaches at Church Divinity School of the Pacific and for the Diocese of Minnesota, and consults with congregations. He is a speaker and liturgist for the Wild Goose and Greenbelt Festivals and a contributor to liturgical materials for the Episcopal Church. Fromberg and his husband live in San Francisco.
Related Reading The Art of Transformation Three Things Churches Do That Change Everything Paul Fromberg Fromberg presents a way to move beyond cynicism, sadness, and alienation and reconnect with the deep, passionate, beautiful life that God has in mind for us. 9780819233745 | $18.95 | paper
Signs of Life Worship for a Just and Loving People Rick Fabian A glimpse into the ideals and insights that have shaped one of the Episcopal Church’s most widely known parishes, St. Gregory of Nyssa in San Francisco. 9781640652187 | $19.95 | paper
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Liturgy
The Common Thread Liturgy Looking Forward Kevin J. Moroney
The Episcopal Church is embarking on a new era of liturgical reform, giving us an opportunity to reflect on why we do what we do as a body. A Christian understanding of life sets every act of personal or communal worship as a response; we look on ourselves and everything around us with curiosity, wonder, awe, fear, love, hope, and uncertainty about what it all means for us and how we feel about it. Worship begins as a response, but reaches into the future and makes alterations to adapt to changing circumstances. This is essential reading as the General Convention approaches and these conversations continue. “It’s not often that a liturgical theology will make you laugh, cry, and stay interested all the way until the end, but this book practically glows with theological depth and life wisdom. What a gift to the church—and the world!” —April Stace author of White Knuckle Love
Church Publishing 9781640653672 $14.95 paper | 5.5 x 8.5 | 144 pages March 17, 2021
KEVIN J. MORONEY serves as the H. Boone Porter Chair of Liturgics at The General Theological Seminary, where he also serves as Director of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. In 2018, he was appointed to serve a three-year term on the Task Force for Liturgical and Prayer Book Revision, a thirty-member committee created by the General Convention to explore future paths for worship in the Episcopal Church.
Related Reading In Spirit & Truth A Vision of Episcopal Worship Edited by Stephanie Budwey, Kevin Moroney, Sylvia Sweeney, and Samuel Torvend A volume of essays from liturgical scholars to aid parishes and individuals engage more deeply in this time of liturgical revision. 9781640652989 | $14.95 | paper
Proclaim! Sharing Words, Living Examples, Changing Lives Marcus George Halley Proclaim! is an exploration of Episcopal liturgy from a black, queer, millennial perspective, with an eye toward proclamation and justice. Part memoir, part history, part biblical studies, and part practical theology, Proclaim! suggests that the politics of our liturgical tradition is the ground from which we can engage in the justice work that our world needs. 9781640652422 | $14.95 | paper
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Behold What You Are Becoming the Body of Christ Lisa G. Fischbeck Foreword by Samuel Wells
Opens the possibilities of liturgy and liturgical awareness, in the church and of the church, Sunday by Sunday, season by season. In a world increasingly and sharply divided, the image of the body of Christ can provide an alternate and life-giving narrative. We don’t just gather to worship God; we gather to worship God together, even when that gathering is virtual. And we go forth together to be the body of Christ, that the world might be repaired and restored to God. This body is not finite and exclusive; it is porous and open to all. Our traditions are a wonderful springboard for refreshed liturgical expressions in settings within and beyond our church buildings. These expressions can connect with people who would not otherwise enter a beautiful but somewhat austere structure. With some thoughtful reflection and intentionality, the public expression and formation of the body of Christ through liturgy can become more vital for all. Study Guide included. Church Publishing 9781640653238 $14.95 paper | 5.5 x 8.5 | 136 pages April 16, 2021
“You will never think of liturgy the same way—this is a book well worth reading and sharing with others!” —The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church LISA G. FISCHBECK is a parish priest and missionary with experience in established and new church settings. She serves as vicar of the Episcopal Church of the Advocate mission, known for its engaging and thoughtful liturgy. She has a background in marketing, fundraising, and public relations, but more significantly in church history and liturgical studies, which sparks a passion for the church and its liturgy in our time. She lives in Durham, North Carolina.
Related Reading Liturgy on the Edge Pastoral and Attractional Worship Samuel Wells Renowned vicar Sam Wells and members of the staff of the church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields offer insights about the intersections between liturgy and outreach. 9781640651562 | $19.95 | paper
Becoming REAL And Thriving in Ministry Sandra T. Montes If congregations were to look outside their doors, they may find that the people who need the good news don’t look like them and that the way to engage them is by having ministries that are REAL. REAL ministry is respectful relationships, excellence, authenticity, and love. This easy-to-understand perspective on relationships can be implemented in any setting with any group. 9781640652484 | $16.95 | paper
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Calendars
2022 Desk Diary
2022 Christian Planning Calendar 16 months: September 2021 through December 2022
The 2022 Desk Diary features one week on each two-page spread, making it ideal for advance planning and day-today working for all clergy and church staff. Daily Office readings from the Book of Common Prayer; Sunday readings from the Revised Common Lectionary, liturgical colors, holy days, commemorations, and secular observances are all noted for easy reference. 9781640653979 | $22.95 | leatherette
A unique two-year planning tool citing religious observances and seasons for Anglican, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Islamic, and Jewish faiths, as well as secular holidays. Ample space for writing daily notes. 9781640653917 | $13.95 | spiral bound
2022 Christian Pocket Diary 13 months: December 2021–2022
2022 The Episcopal Liturgical Appointment Calendar 13 months: December 2021 through December 2022
This weekly planner highlights major holy days for Anglican, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Islamic, and Jewish faiths as well as civil holidays. Other features include prayers for special occasions, daily devotions, space for addresses and phone numbers, and reminder pages for birthdays. 9781640653924 | $13.95 | leatherette
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Two facing pages for each week include art and a brief devotion, plus ample space for noting appointments. Daily Office readings from the Book of Common Prayer, Sunday readings from the Revised Common Lectionary, proper liturgical colors, holy days, commemorations, and secular observances are all noted for easy reference. 9781640653955 | $16.95 | spiral
2022 Episcopal Church Lesson Calendar 13 months: December 2021–2022
2021/2022 Parish Wall Calendar 16 months: September 2021 through December 2022
A comprehensive calendar of the readings for the Episcopal Lectionary Year C and the Daily Office Year Two. Also includes suggested hymn selections based on the Revised Common Lectionary. 9781640653948 | $13.95
Pages provide 3 x 2-inch daily space for notes. Cites religious observances for Anglican, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Islamic, and Jewish faiths. Includes secular holidays. Padded and hole-punched for use as a desk pad or to hang on a wall or bulletin board. 9781640653931 | $14.95
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Reference/How to Order
The Episcopal Church Annual 2021 With origins dating back to 1830, The Episcopal Church Annual – aka “The Red Book” – is an indispensable reference tool, trusted year-after-year by churches, diocesan offices, libraries, and many others. You will find the following between the covers of the 2021 edition of “The Red Book”, and more:
Church Publishing 9781640653719 $49.95 hardcover | 5.5 x 8.1 | 648 pages May 17, 2021
• A comprehensive directory of provinces, dioceses, and churches, including contact information and listings of active clergy • The canonical structure and organization of the Episcopal Church, including complete directories for the Office of The General Convention, The House of Bishops, The House of Deputies, standing committees and commissions, and more • Listings and contact information for seminaries; Episcopal schools; centers for camps, conferences, and retreats; Episcopal Church Women; and more • Up-to-date church-wide statistical data and chronological tables • A classified buyer’s guide of vendors and organizations offering valued services to the church
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