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.
paper | 6 x 9 | 192 pages May 17, 2021
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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