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The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness Preparing to Practice
By Rev. Jane E. Vennard
By Rami Shapiro Foreword by Marcia Ford
Foreword by Rami Shapiro
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“Stunning…. Stimulates the mind and summons readers to action.” —MONTREAL ANGLICAN
Fully Awake and Truly Alive Spiritual Practices to Nurture Your Soul
Fulfill the reality that the glory of God is the human fully alive.
The Sacred Art of Fasting Preparing to Practice By Thomas Ryan, CSP 5½ x 8½, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-078-8 $15.99
“A major contribution to a lost art, discipline and spiritual practice.” —RICHARD ROHR, OFM
In a culture enthralled with technology, striving and speed, people of many faith traditions and no faith tradition long to slow down, pay attention and wake up to the present moment. They want help in realizing their hope that they can become more truly alive. This engaging and highly readable book offers you guidance for the journey. Sharing stories from her personal life as a spiritual seeker and from her professional career as a retreat leader, spiritual director and teacher, Reverend Jane Vennard illustrates the joys and frustrations of spiritual practice, offers insights from various religious traditions, and provides step-by-step exercises and meditations to practice: • Caring for the body • Solitude • Hospitality • Rest • Letting go • Service • Silence • Community • Living gratefully “Offers bountiful gifts and delightful surprises.... I loved it—and will recommend it widely, because this is a book for everyone.” —Brian D. McLaren, author, Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road? Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World, among other books
“With remarkable clarity of language and depth of insight, Jane Vennard invites us and startles us into being alive and awake.... A fine book for spiritual directors to know and to recommend.” —Mary C. Earle, Episcopal priest; author, Celtic Christian Spirituality: Essential Texts Annotated and Explained and Marvelously Made: Gratefulness and the Body Laugh Your Way to Grace Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor By Rev. Susan Sparks
REV. JANE E. VENNARD, a popular teacher on prayer and spiritual practice, offers lectures and leads retreats in ecumenical settings in the United
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States, Canada and Australia. She is the author of six books on prayer and a long-time active member of Spiritual Directors International. She is ordained in the United Church of Christ to a ministry of teaching and spiritual direction.
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RAMI SHAPIRO is a renowned teacher of spirituality across faith traditions and a noted theologian. He is author of the award-winning The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice, among other books.
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
By Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper and Rev. Dr. Carole Ann Camp
Finding Time for the Timeless Spirituality in the Workweek By John McQuiston II 5½ x 6¾, 208 pp Quality PB 978-1-59473-383-3 $9.99
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Labyrinths from the Outside In, 2nd Ed.
Walking to Spiritual Insight—A Beginner’s Guide The user-friendly interfaith guide to making and using labyrinths for meditation, prayer and celebration. Now updated, revised and expanded! A labyrinth is a circuitous path that people have used as a form of prayer and meditation for thousands of years—a path that is being rediscovered as a spiritual tool in our own day. There are now thousands of labyrinths in North America, made of stone, cement, sunflowers, grass or canvas; indoors and outdoors; in Christian, Pagan and even non-religious settings; and adaptable for use by people of all spiritual backgrounds. This guide explains how the labyrinth is a symbol that transcends traditions, and how walking its path brings us together. Here is your entry to the fascinating history and philosophy of the labyrinth walk, with directions for making a labyrinth of your own, or finding one in your area, and guidance on ways to use labyrinths creatively for: Prayer • Stress reduction • Faith rituals Commemorating personal or family milestones Meditation • Celebrations of all kinds Labyrinths are a twenty-first century method of approaching the sacred— and a spiritual practice more ancient than Stonehenge or the ruins of Troy. This practical and inspiring guide will help you to explore them. “Spiritually useful [and] interesting…. I loved the section on seasonal and thematic walks.” —The Living Church REV. DR. DONNA SCHAPER, widely recognized as one of the most outstanding communicators in her generation of Protestant clergy, is senior minister at Judson Memorial Church in New York City. She is author of several books, including Alone, but Not Lonely: A Spirituality of Solitude and Sacred Speech: A Practical Guide for Keeping Spirit in Your Speech.
REV. DR. CAROLE ANN CAMP, the founder of an ecumenical spiritual community called Seekers and Sojourners, is a retired United Church of
Finding Grace at the Center, 3rd Ed. The Beginning of Centering Prayer By M. Basil Pennington, OCSO, Thomas Keating, OCSO, and Thomas E. Clarke, SJ Foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD 5 x 7¼, 128 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-182-2 $12.99
Dance—The Sacred Art The Joy of Movement as a Spiritual Practice By Cynthia Winton-Henry 5½ x 8½, 224 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-268-3 $16.99
Christ pastor. She has written and published on a variety of topics, including Praying at Every Turn: Meditations for Walking the Labyrinth.
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The Imitation of Christ Selections Annotated & Explained Annotation by Paul Wesley Chilcote, PhD By Thomas à Kempis Adapted from John Wesley’s The Christian’s Pattern 5½ x 8½, 224 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-434-2 $16.99
By The Rev. Peter Wallace 6 x 9, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-393-2 $18.99
The Passionate Jesus
What We Can Learn from Jesus about Love, Fear, Grief, Joy and Living Authentically Sometimes what we already “know” about Jesus gets in the way of our really knowing him.
The Hidden Gospel of Matthew Annotated & Explained Translation & Annotation by Ron Miller 5½ x 8½, 272 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-038-2 $16.99
Many depictions of Jesus show him as a character who coolly and calmly floats above the grit and grime of human existence. He doesn’t hurt, he doesn’t fear, he doesn’t laugh and, most tragically, he doesn’t love very passionately. He seems not to feel at all. But a closer look at the Bible reveals something surprisingly different. In this eye-opening spiritual study, Peter Wallace examines Jesus’s actions as well as his teachings to uncover a passionate figure who was involved, present, connected, honest and direct with others. Through Wallace’s deeply personal insights and compelling examples, you will be encouraged to model this passionate Jesus by building personal authenticity in every area of your own life, particularly in your self-acceptance and selfexpression, your relationships with others and, above all, your relationship with God. “An illuminating and powerful personal meditation that underlines feeling and emotion as an important component of seeing and following Jesus.” —Marcus J. Borg, best-selling author, Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time and Speaking Christian
The Infancy Gospels of Jesus Apocryphal Tales from the Childhoods of Mary and Jesus—Annotated & Explained Translation & Annotation by Stevan Davies Foreword by A. Edward Siecienski 5½ x 8½ , 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-258-4 $16.99
“Wallace does a masterful job of pointing to the emotionalspiritual wholeness of the Word made flesh, who is clearly both fully human and fully divine. Offers hope and encouragement to every human being seeking a more holy and wholly integrated life.” —The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church; author, Gathering at God’s Table: The Meaning of Mission in the Feast of Faith
THE REV. PETER WALLACE is host and executive producer of the acclaimed ecumenical radio ministry Day1, and president of the Alliance for Christian Media in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the author of eight books, including Living Loved: Knowing Jesus as the Lover of Your Soul.
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PERSONAL GROWTH—AGING
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By Linda Douty 6 x 9, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-297-3 $16.99
Keeping Spiritual Balance As We Grow Older More than 65 Creative Ways to Use Purpose, Prayer, and the Power of Spirit to Build a Meaningful Retirement By Molly and Bernie Srode 8 x 8, 224 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-042-9 $16.99
How Did I Get to Be 70 When I’m 35 Inside? Spiritual Surprises of Later Life
Have the courage and curiosity to face the inner changes of aging—and learn how they can help you find meaning in your later years. Unlike other authors, spiritual director Linda Douty discusses the challenges and surprises of aging by talking about how you actually feel, not what you’re supposed to feel. In a warm, down-toearth voice, she offers a spiritually grounded method to adjust to the unexpected as you grow older. There is no one-size-fits-all here, but a variety of responses to the inner and outer transformations of aging and new ways of looking at them. She looks at surprises, welcome and unwelcome, concerning: Self-image • The physical body • Relationships • Spiritual life
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Creative Aging Rethinking Retirement and Non-Retirement in a Changing World By Marjory Zoet Bankson 6 x 9, 160 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-281-2 $16.99
“Kudos for Linda Douty! She has written the most engaging, honest, rollicking, helpful book on aging I’ve seen in a long time—quite possibly ever, in fact.” —Phyllis Tickle, compiler, The Divine Hours
“An honest, wise and practical user’s manual for ‘growing into age,’ brought to you by experienced guides who are personally making the passage. It’s a book that’s long been needed: deeply spiritual but never sentimental or agenda-driven.” —The Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, author, The Wisdom Way of Knowing, Mystical Hope and Love Is Stronger Than Death
“Will provide robust guidance for the later years and be a source of compassion in dealing with the elders in your life.” —J. David Forbes, MD
LINDA DOUTY, a leading speaker on the topics of meaningful aging, personal growth and spiritual formation, is author of How Can I Let Go If I Don’t Know I’m Holding On? and How Can I See the Light When It’s So Dark? She is a spiritual director, a contributor to Presence (the journal of Spiritual Directors International) and a dynamic retreat leader. She is on the faculty at the Academy for Spiritual Formation.
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Creating a Spiritual Retirement A Guide to the Unseen Possibilities in Our Lives By Molly Srode 6 x 9, 208 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB 978-1-59473-050-4 $14.99
“This is a powerful book…. A must-read for those wishing to enrich their ‘later years.’” —BARBARA RUSSELL CHESSER, PHD, CO-AUTHOR, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE GOLDEN SOUL
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Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way By Nancy L. Bieber 5½ x 8½, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-289-8 $16.99
By Tom Stella Foreword by The Rev. Canon Marianne Wells Borg 6 x 9, 160 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-485-4 $16.99
Finding God Beyond Religion
A Guide for Skeptics, Agnostics & Unorthodox Believers Inside & Outside the Church God the What? What Our Metaphors for God Reveal about Our Beliefs in God By Carolyn Jane Bohler 6 x 9, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-251-5 $16.99
“Titillating ... an adventure in ‘metaphor wondering’ and in multidimensional faith.”
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—REV. DR. JEANNE STEVENSON-MOESSNER, PROFESSOR OF PASTORAL CARE, PERKINS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Take your understanding of church teachings from limiting to life-giving—& free your faith to flourish. Are you spiritually restless for an authentic faith life but do not find conventional religious teachings pertinent to you? This accessible guide to a meaningful spiritual life is a salve for your soul. It reinterprets traditional religious teachings central to the Christian faith— God, Jesus, faith, prayer, morality and more—in ways that connect with people who may have outgrown the beliefs and devotional practices that once made sense to them. It helps you find new ways to understand and relate to traditional, narrowly defined Christian “truths” that honor their full spiritual power and scope, and opens your mind and heart to the full impact of Christian teachings. “Stella shares the fruit of a lifetime’s spiritual evolution and experience as he freshly interprets nine central dimensions of Christian faith. Many readers will find him a wise spiritual friend…. Highly recommended for seekers of a mature faith and spiritual community.” —Rev. Tilden Edwards, PhD, founder and senior fellow, The Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation
“A remarkably clear distillation of wisdom about what it means to be Christian in the twenty-first century.” —Marcus Borg, best-selling author, Speaking Christian and Evolution of the Word
Spiritually Incorrect Finding God in All the Wrong Places By Dan Wakefield Illus. by Marian DelVecchio 5½ x 8½, 192 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB 978-1-59473-137-2 $15.99
TOM STELLA, a former Catholic priest, is author of A Faith Worth Believing and The God Instinct. He is a hospice and workplace chaplain, visiting professor of religion at Colorado College, a retreat facilitator, spiritual director and cofounder of Soul Link, a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring spiritual seekers together.
THE REV. CANON MARIANNE WELLS BORG is former canon pastor at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon, and founding director of The Center for Spiritual Development.
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
About the Art of Spiritual Living Series Because spirituality is much more than what you think—it’s what you do. Explaining little-known or misunderstood spiritual practices from around the world with clear instructions on how you can do it, too. All books on this page are 5½ x 8½, Quality PB.
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“Rich, creative and expansive!”
“Stunning…. Stimulates the mind and summons readers to action.”
“Practical insights for cultivating discernment with page-turning stories and repeatable practices.”
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—KENT IRA GROFF, AUTHOR, WHAT WOULD I BELIEVE IF I DIDN’T BELIEVE ANYTHING?
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“A major contribution to a lost art, discipline and spiritual practice.”
“Illuminating.”
“Captures the heart essence of a moment…”
“A marvelous touchstone of heart-song.”
—REV. ROGER JOSLIN
—LUCY WYNKOOP, OSB
—DON CAMPBELL
—RICHARD ROHR, OFM
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“Will transform you, your relationships and your experience of God.”
“The joy of movement leaps off the pages.... Invaluable.”
“A bountiful resource for anyone interested in nurturing a lifestyle of charity and justice.”
“Gives hope and affirmation to all…. A wonderful blessing.”
—THOMAS RYAN, CSP
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
Journeys of Simplicity Traveling Light with Thomas Merton, Basho-, Edward Abbey, Annie Dillard & Others
By Dr. Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook
By Philip Harnden 5 x 7¼, 144 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-181-5 $12.99 128 pp, Hardcover 978-1-893361-76-8 $16.95
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Pilgrimage—The Sacred Art Journey to the Center of the Heart
The Monks of Mount Athos A Western Monk's Extraordinary Spiritual Journey on Eastern Holy Ground By Father M. Basil Pennington, OCSO Foreword by Archimandrite Dionysios 6 x 9, 352 pp 10+ b/w line drawings Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-78-2 $18.95
Restoring Life's Missing Pieces The Spiritual Power of Remembering & Reuniting with People, Places, Things & Self By Caren Goldman Foreword by Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton 6 x 9, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-295-9 $16.99
Explore the many dimensions of the experience of pilgrimage—the yearning heart, the calling forth, the painful setbacks, the encounter with the Divine, the voyage home and, ultimately, the changed orientation to the world. Pilgrimage is a spiritual practice of nearly every major religion of the world. Christians travel to sites associated with the life of Jesus; Jews visit the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem and other sacred places in the Holy Land of Israel; Muslims participate in the Hajj, the journey to Mecca; Buddhists visit the sacred sites related to the life of Buddha. This is not limited to those with religious roots; the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, and Lenin’s tomb in Moscow are considered national pilgrimage sites. As a spiritual practice, pilgrimage transcends religious, national, cultural and linguistic boundaries. This fascinating look at the sacred art of pilgrimage integrates spirituality, practice, spiritual formation, psychology, world religions and historical resources. It examines how the world’s religious pilgrimages evolved as central spiritual practices and the relationship between pilgrimage and transformation. It explains what makes a place holy, and why and how some sites are so compelling that they attract thousands, even millions of pilgrims each year. It also explores the relationship between holy places and pilgrimage and how they relate to the everyday search for the sacred in our midst. Intended for both the novice and the experienced traveler, this spiritual resource provides guidelines for preparation, tips on how to organize pilgrimages and a list of resources to aid those called to the journey today. DR. SHERYL A. KUJAWA-HOLBROOK, an Episcopal priest, is a popular speaker on the topics of spiritual formation, ministry development and religious education. She is author of God Beyond Borders: Congregations Building Interreligious Communities and Born of Water, Born of Spirit, among other books. She is professor of practical theology and religious education at Claremont School of Theology, Claremont Lincoln University, and professor of Anglicanism at Bloy House, the Episcopal Theological School at Claremont.
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By Diane M. Millis, PhD Foreword by The Rev. Tilden Edwards, PhD 5½ x 8½, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-474-8 $16.99
Conversation— The Sacred Art
Practicing Presence in an Age of Distraction Cultivate the potential for deeper connection in every conversation. We often find ourselves distracted and overwhelmed by a constant stream of information and demand for connectivity. Now more than ever, we need to develop our capacity for greater presence in our daily lives and relationships. One of the best ways to do this is by improving the quality of our conversations. Dr. Diane Millis offers us inspirational stories, insights and spiritual practices from many faith traditions to increase our awareness of the deep natural holiness waiting to be unlocked in our everyday encounters. This resource is a catalyst for anyone who would like to enrich seemingly ordinary conversations as well as for leaders in educational, ministry and corporate settings who want to: • Increase their capacity to listen deeply • Become more self-aware and attentive to others • Learn how to move beyond conventional topics to exploring purpose, meaning and values in conversation. “Beautiful … in so many ways.... I am deeply grateful that this book appears now, when its wisdom and practices are most needed to restore the sacred to our relationships.” —Margaret J. Wheatley, author, Turning to One Another: Simple Conversations to Restore Hope to the Future, Perseverance and Leadership and the New Science
DIANE M. MILLIS, PHD, founder and executive director of the Journey Conversations Project, is an inspirational speaker, organizational consultant and spiritual director specializing in the fields of spirituality, communication and family studies. She facilitates personal growth workshops and retreats at colleges, congregations and corporations throughout the United States.
THE REV. TILDEN EDWARDS, PHD, is the founder and senior fellow of the ecumenical Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation and author of eight books on the spiritual life.
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Thanking & Blessing —The Sacred Art Spiritual Vitality through Gratefulness By Jay Marshall, PhD Foreword by Philip Gulley 5½ x 8½, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-231-7 $16.99
“A lovely, lovely book. Captures the heartbeat of Quaker spirituality, offering it as a treasure for others to share. Truly a gift for the individual seeker, [as well as for] congregational educational programs and ecumenical book groups.” —ANN K. RIGGS, PHD, ASSOCIATE GENERAL SECRETARY, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES USA
Hospitality—The Sacred Art Discovering the Hidden Spiritual Power of Invitation and Welcome By Rev. Nanette Sawyer Foreword by Rev. Dirk Ficca 5½ x 8½, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-228-7 $16.99
“Gently voiced and clear ... adds wonderful thoughtfulness and depth to the practices of a truly spiritual life.... Will help people navigate the complexity of life with love and welcome for [all] living things.” —REV. CLARE BUTTERFIELD, DIRECTOR, FAITH IN PLACE
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By John Backman Saving Civility 52 Ways to Tame Rude, Crude & Attitude for a Polite Planet
Foreword by Kay Lindahl
By Sara Hacala
6 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-443-4 $16.99
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Why Can’t We Talk? Translated into Catalán, German, Slovenian and Spanish
Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart
Learn how to contribute more effectively and compassionately to the conversations that shape your life.
The Sacred Art of Listening Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice By Kay Lindahl Illus. by Amy Schnapper
Translated into Russian
8 x 8,160 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-44-7 $16.99
Think of an issue that makes your blood boil. Now imagine lunch with a friend who is just as passionate about it—on the other side. How can the two of you even broach the issue, let alone hear each other with curiosity and compassion? The answer begins long before the lunch does, by learning to engage dialogue as a habit of the heart—an inner transformation that the ancient practices of Christian spirituality can address. With dialogue expert John Backman leading the way, you will: • Examine the obstacles that keep you from dialogue: blackand-white thinking, a “distraction lifestyle,” the fear of change and negative impressions from others. • Explore the strength of character from which healthy dialogue springs—and the work of the soul that cultivates it. • Learn practical guidelines for dialogue and how they work in an imperfect world. • Encounter anecdotes of dialogue in action, from resolutions of interpersonal conflict to difficult dialogues on some of the most divisive issues of our age. “In a culture that seems more starkly divided by the day, [this book] helps us stop, take a deep spiritual breath and regain our bearings with God. Engaging wisdom and enlightening practices … show us the way forward together.”
Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening A Guide to Enrich Your Relationships and Kindle Your Spiritual Life—The Listening Center Workshop By Kay Lindahl 8 x 8, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-85-0 $16.95
—The Rev. Peter Wallace, host of Day1; author, The Passionate Jesus: What We Can Learn from Jesus about Love, Fear, Grief, Joy and Living Authentically
JOHN BACKMAN, a member of the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation board of directors and creator of The Dialogue Venture, writes extensively on contemporary spirituality and its ability to help us dialogue across divides. He is an associate in the Order of the Holy Cross, a community of Benedictine Episcopal monasteries in North America and South Africa.
KAY LINDAHL, founder of The Listening Center, is author of Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening, among other books.
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MISSION & MINISTRY
The Heartbeat of God Finding the Sacred in the Middle of Everything
By Katharine Jefferts Schori
By Katharine Jefferts Schori Foreword by Joan Chittister, OSB
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Gathering at God’s Table The Meaning of Mission in the Feast of Faith
A profound reminder of our role in God’s vision for a restored and reconciled world. In the Christian tradition, believers are called to do more than sit around and pray. Throughout the Gospel—and throughout history—people of faith have been quite literally booted out into the world to bring God’s love to everybody, not just a select few. That’s the meaning of mission— from the Latin verb mitto, meaning “to send.” It is the work that Jesus and his disciples set out to do—feeding, healing and teaching. In an insightful and powerful voice, Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, explores the meaning of mission in the context of contemporary life.
“With a sense of proportion informed by hope ... gives us a great gift: the sound of a voice of calm in the midst of seemingly perpetual storm.” —JON MEACHAM, AUTHOR, AMERICAN GOSPEL; WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE
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“A gift to our worldwide Communion, indeed to the whole church. These gems sparkle with insight and challenge…. A classic for renewal in the church’s commitment as servant to God’s mission.” —Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, the Anglican Church of Canada
“A love story between the churched soul and the all-consuming work of God on earth. This compilation of stories and commentary, confession and hymning joy, will move even the most recalcitrant of us to greater humility and more gratitude.” —Phyllis Tickle, author, Emergence Christianity: What It Is, Where It Is Going, Why It Matters
“Teems with the particulars of human care, human contact and human compassion…. Readers will be able to ‘take heart’ and ‘lift up our hearts’ at Katharine’s compelling testimony.” —Walter Brueggemann, professor emeritus of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary
KATHARINE JEFFERTS SCHORI is the presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church. Prior to being elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada in 2000 and her ordination to the priesthood in 1994, she was a visiting assistant professor in Oregon State University’s department of religious studies, a visiting scientist at Oregon State’s College of Oceanography, and an oceanographer with the National Marine Fisheries Service in Seattle. She became the Anglican Communion’s first female primate in 2006. She is the author of The Heartbeat of God: Finding the Sacred in the Middle of Everything; A Wing and a Prayer: A Message of Faith and Hope; and The Gospel in the Global Village: Seeking God’s Dream of Shalom.
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A Dangerous Dozen Twelve Christians Who Threatened the Status Quo but Taught Us to Live Like Jesus By The Rev. Canon C. K. Robertson, PhD Foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu 6 x 9, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-298-0 $16.99
“Engaging and refreshing….” —THE REV. DONALD J. McCOID, ELCA ECUMENICAL AND INTER-RELIGIOUS RELATIONS
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All Politics Is Religious Speaking Faith to the Media, Policy Makers and Community By Rabbi Dennis S. Ross Foreword by Rev. Barry W. Lynn 6 x 9, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-374-1 $18.99
“I love this book! Both clergy and lay[people] need it. It’s clear, compelling, instructive and biblically-based.” —REV. FINLEY SCHAEF, UNITED METHODIST CHURCH; FOUNDING MEMBER, CLERGY CONSULTATION SERVICE ON ABORTION
Living into Hope A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This By Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell Foreword by Karen Armstrong 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-436-6 $18.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-283-6 $21.99 Includes discussion guide
“[Unites] a remarkable life of engagement with the important and often difficult issues of our time…. A fascinating, inspiring and helpful book.” —REV. JOHN M. BUCHANAN, PASTOR, FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CHICAGO; EDITOR/PUBLISHER, THE CHRISTIAN CENTURY
Edited by Rev. Willard W. C. Ashley Sr., MDiv, DMin, DH 6 x 9, 382 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-432-8 $40.00
Learning to Lead
Lessons in Leadership for People of Faith The first comprehensive resource for teaching spiritual leadership development in the twenty-first century—for all faith traditions. America is changing. Technology, social networking, global economics, immigration, migration and multiculturalism urge communities of faith to expand their vision of spiritual leadership and reflect on how leaders can better serve congregations and communities in the twenty-first century. In this multifaith, cross-cultural and comprehensive resource for both clergy and lay persons, contributors who are experts in the field explore how to engage spiritual leaders and teach them how to bring healing, faith, justice and support to communities and congregations. They offer tools, advice, practical methodologies and case studies on how stakeholders—congregational leaders, ordained religious leaders, educators, students and community leaders—learn how to do theology in context and grow into faith leadership roles. “Invaluable.... The breadth of topics and depth of presentation assures that [this] will be a significant resource for seminary education and practical ministry for years to come.” —Dwight H. Judy, PhD, professor emeritus of spiritual formation, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary; author, A Quiet Pentecost: Inviting the Spirit into Congregational Life
“Timely, informative and inspirational ... much needed in a world yearning for the creation and nurture of the fundamentally new that is also fundamentally better.” —Lester Edwin J. Ruiz, MDiv, PhD, director, Accreditation and Institutional Evaluation, Association of Theological Schools
REV. WILLARD W.C. ASHLEY SR., MDIV, DMIN, DH, a frequent speaker on the topics of leadership development, clergy resiliency and interfaith dialogue, is acting dean and associate professor of practical theology at New Brunswick Theological Seminary. He is the interim pastor at Union Baptist Church in Montclair, New Jersey, and founding pastor of Abundant Joy Community Church in Jersey City, New Jersey. He is coeditor of Disaster Spiritual Care: Practical Clergy Responses to Community, Regional and National Tragedy.
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PRAYER
Men Pray
Voices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage
Created by the Editors at SkyLight Paths with Introductions by Brian D. McLaren 5 x 7¼, 192 pp Hardcover 978-1-59473-395-6 $16.99
“A d powerful an to inspiring way r, ente re en m lp he rejuvenate or enrich their prayer life.”
A celebration of men’s voices in prayer— through the ages from many faiths, cultures and traditions. This collection celebrates the rich variety of ways men around the world and in many faith traditions have called out to the Divine—with words of joy, praise, gratitude, wonder, petition and even anger—from the ancient world up to our own day. Men Pray will challenge your preconceived ideas about prayer. It will inspire you to explore new ways of prayerful expression and new possibilities for your own spiritual journey. This is a book to treasure and to share. “There is something missing in the lives of many men who think of themselves as religious, and that thing is prayer. Oh man, use this wondrous, rich collection to give prayer a re-birth in your life.” —Mitch Finley, author, For Men Only: Strategies for Living Catholic
BRIAN D. MCLAREN is an author, speaker, activist and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is an ecumenical global networker among innovative Christian leaders. He is author of Naked Spirituality and Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?: Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World, among other books.
Women of Color Pray Voices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage Through these prayers, poetry and meditations, you will share in the strong and undeniable connection that women of color share with God. As you delve into the words of unwavering faith, perseverance, resistance, celebration and communion with God and family that fill each page, you will be challenged and renewed. “Powerful…. Allows the words of women of the past and present to connect with modern readers on their journey of faith.” —Church & Synagogue Library Association Newsletter
Edited and with Introductions by Christal M. Jackson 5 x 7¼, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-077-1 $15.99
CHRISTAL M. JACKSON was named one of “Thirty Leaders of the Future” by Ebony magazine. She is the founder of Sisters with Wings, a nonprofit organization serving women and children.
Sacred Attention A Spiritual Practice for Finding God in the Moment Discover ways to develop a practice of attention as a means of talking—and listening—to God. Framed on the Christian liturgical year and paired with images of the seasons, each chapter includes an insightful and poignant narrative which illustrates the surprising richness to be found in every attention-getting moment. “Insightful and poignant.” —Episcopal Voice
By Margaret D. McGee
MARGARET D. MCGEE, a writer, teacher and leader of spiritual workshops and retreats, is author of Haiku—The Sacred Art: A Spiritual Practice in
Three Lines and Stumbling Toward God: A Prodigal’s Return. 6 x 9, 144 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-291-1, $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-59473-232-4 $19.99
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Secrets of Prayer A Multifaith Guide to Creating Personal Prayer in Your Life By Nancy Corcoran, CSJ 6 x 9, 160 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-215-7 $16.99
By Kent Ira Groff 6 x 9, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-433-5 $16.99
Honest to God Prayer
Spirituality as Awareness, Empowerment, Relinquishment and Paradox Maybe you’re praying and you don’t even know it. Lectio Divina—The Sacred Art Transforming Words & Images into Heart-Centered Prayer By Christine Valters Paintner, PhD 5½ x 8½, 240 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-300-0 $16.99
“With perceptiveness and grace … revitalizes an ancient way of reading the universe.”
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—PAULA HUSTON, AUTHOR, BY WAY OF GRACE
In this unique and encouraging guide to prayer, Kent Ira Groff, a longtime retreat leader and inspiring writer-poet, explores how to engage in spirituality that blesses your soul—and the world. Whether you’re advanced or just starting on your spiritual path, this practical prayer path breaker will lure you in with its novel combination of touching real-life stories, pithy thoughts and inspiring prayer practices. For those turned off by shopworn religious language, it offers innovative ways to pray in four metaphorical movements that parallel both Native American traditions and Ignatian spirituality: opening, expanding, emptying and integrating. Prayer practices for each of the four “movements” provide for personal and group enrichment at home and work, in formal programs and informal friendships. They interweave the author’s own experience to say: “This is honest to God spirituality and I’m seeing myself.” “Excellent…. Offers you a truly larger house to live in, and a house that will not confine you, but one filled with doors and windows—and plenty of skylight.”
Praying with Our Hands 21 Practices of Embodied Prayer from the World's Spiritual Traditions By Jon M. Sweeney Photographs by Jennifer J. Wilson Foreword by Mother Tessa Bielecki Afterword by Taitetsu Unno, PhD 8 x 8, 96 pp, b/w photos Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-16-4 $16.95
—Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation; author, Falling Upward and The Naked Now
“If you yearn for real-life spiritual renewal, this book is for you! Wherever you open these pages, you will find resources, guidance, grace and honest companionship for your own prayerful journey.” —Heidi Neumark, Lutheran pastor; author, Breathing Space: A Spiritual Journey in the South Bronx
KENT IRA GROFF, a spiritual companion for journeyers and leaders, a retreat leader and a writer-poet, is founding mentor of Oasis Ministries in Pennsylvania. For over two decades, he has practiced and taught the contemplative active life at theological seminaries and retreat centers in the United States and abroad. He is author of What Would I Believe If I Didn’t Believe Anything? and Facing East, Praying West, among other books.
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HEALING & WHOLENESS
By Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton
Caresharing A Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability
6 x 9, 192 pp Quality PB 978-1-59473-307-9 $16.99
By Marty Richards 6 x 9, 256 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-286-7 $16.99
Hardcover 978-1-59473-271-3 $19.99
The Losses of Our Lives
The Sacred Gifts of Renewal in Everyday Loss Find hope and renewal in life’s natural cycle of ordinary losses and new beginnings. Going beyond loss as a problem to be resolved, a grief to be worked through, Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton, a spiritual director and ordained clergywoman, reframes loss from the perspective that our everyday losses help us learn what we need to handle the major losses. Weaving in spiritual and classical themes, personal and scriptural story, Dr. Copeland-Payton shows us that by becoming aware of what our lesser losses have to teach us, the larger losses of our lives become less terrifying. Each chapter includes a spiritual practice and questions for reflection to help you: • Mine the hidden depths of painful losses of things and places. • Traverse the devastating loss of relationships and the heartwrenching death of people we love. • Overcome the steep, dark slopes of loss of beliefs and faith. • Venture past our fear of the losses of aging and our own death. “Capture[s] beautifully the paradox that the losses of our lives can become our gains. By weaving story, experience and faith … shows how our deepest hurts may be the soil that nurtures the seeds of our transformation.”
Blessed Relief What Christians Can Learn from Buddhists about Suffering By Gordon Peerman 6 x 9, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-252-2 $16.99
A Spirituality for Brokenness Discovering Your Deepest Self in Difficult Times
—Sr. Clarissa Goeckner, prioress, Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, Idaho
By Terry Taylor
“Beautifully written and deeply pastoral … touched my soul as [the] stories melded with my stories to explore ever more deeply the fabric of gift and loss in our lives. To everyone who deals with losses—and that’s all of us—I highly recommend it.”
6 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-229-4 $16.99
—Rev. Clifton Kirkpatrick, president, World Alliance of Reformed Churches; visiting professor of ecumenical studies and global ministries, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
DR. NANCY COPELAND-PAYTON is a spiritual director and ordained clergywoman in the Presbyterian Church (USA). A pastor, hospital chaplain and physician who practiced medicine for twenty years, she now leads retreats at church centers, monasteries and with church groups to help people explore their experiences of loss.
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“Invites us to not only accept ourselves but to love our imperfections as part of what makes us whole and even beautiful. [With] accessible, helpful tools, this book will light your way.” —PATRICE VECCHIONE, AUTHOR, WRITING AND THE SPIRITUAL LIFE: FINDING YOUR VOICE BY LOOKING WITHIN
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HEALING & WHOLENESS
Spiritually Healthy Divorce Navigating Disruption with Insight & Hope Chart a course to wholeness in the aftermath of divorce. Divorce is never easy and almost always includes profound experiences of pain, isolation, anger, despair and confusion. Here is a spiritual map for regaining your bearings, helping you move through the twists and turns of divorce in a spiritually healthy way. Drawing on her work as a pastor and counselor—and her personal experience with divorce—Carolyne Call proposes a three-pronged approach to help you reset your compass on a new destination: wholeness. Supported by first-person accounts from men and women from a variety of faith traditions who have found their way through divorce, she helps you identify: • Where you want to go—“I want to be true to who I am” • Where you don’t want to go—the “cul-de-sacs” of bitterness, resentment, victimization and guilt • What you can do to get there CAROLYNE CALL, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, is director of the Office of Civic and Social Engagement and a lecturer in psychology at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. She serves as a spiritual adviser for those in the process of divorce and conducts workshops and retreats on spiritual, psychological and moral development.
Recovery—The Sacred Art The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice
By Carolyne Call 6 x 9, 224 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-288-1
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“A clear-eyed look at the overwhelming need for a fresh approach to divorce, one that is infused with forgiveness and hope.” —Marcia Ford, author, Finding Hope: Cultivating God’s Gift of a Hopeful Spirit and The Sacred Art of Forgiveness: Forgiving Ourselves and Others through God’s Grace
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Deepen your capacity to live free from addiction— and from self and selfishness. In this hope-filled approach to spiritual and personal growth, the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are uniquely interpreted to speak to everyone seeking a freer and more God-centered life. This special rendering makes them relevant to those suffering from specific addictions—alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, sex, shopping—as well as the general addictions we wrestle with daily, such as anger, greed and selfishness. Rami Shapiro describes his personal experience working the Twelve Steps as adapted by Overeaters Anonymous and shares anecdotes from many people working the Steps in a variety of set- By Rami Shapiro tings. Drawing on the insights and practices of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism and Islam, he offers supplementary Foreword by Joan practices from different religious traditions to help you move more Borysenko, PhD deeply into the universal spirituality of the Twelve Step system. “Full of wisdom, expanding and deepening Twelve Step insight with the author’s wide knowledge of world spiritual traditions.” —Thomas Bien, author, Mindful Recovery and Finding the Center Within
5½ x 8½, 240 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-259-1 $16.99
RAMI SHAPIRO, a longtime member of Twelve Step recovery, a rabbi and Twelve Step spiritual director, is a frequent lecturer and attendee at Twelve Step retreats, seminars and meetings. An award-winning storyteller, poet and essayist, he is also author of The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice and many other books.
JOAN BORYSENKO, PHD, president of Mind/Body Health Sciences, Inc., is an internationally known speaker and consultant in health and spirituality, integrative medicine and the mind/body connection. She is the best-selling author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind and The Power of the Mind to Heal.
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SACRED TEXTS SkyLight Illuminations offer today’s spiritual seeker an enjoyable entry into the great classic texts of the world’s spiritual traditions. Each classic is presented in an accessible translation, with facing pages of guided commentary from experts, giving readers the keys they need to understand the history, context and meaning of the text. All books on this page are 5½ x 8½, Quality PB Original.
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SACRED TEXTS
Annotation by Paul Wesley Chilcote, PhD
Celtic Christian Spirituality Essential Writings —Annotated & Explained Annotation by Mary C. Earle Foreword by John Philip Newell 5½ x 8½, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-302-4 $16.99
By Thomas à Kempis Adapted from John Wesley’s The Christian’s Pattern 5½ x 8½, 224 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-434-2 $16.99
The Imitation of Christ Selections Annotated & Explained
Let Jesus’s example of holiness, humility and purity of heart be a companion on your own spiritual journey. John & Charles Wesley Selections from Their Writings and Hymns— Annotated & Explained Annotation by Paul Wesley Chilcote, PhD 5½ x 8½, 288 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-309-3 $16.99
Desert Fathers and Mothers Early Christian Wisdom Sayings— Annotated & Explained Annotation by Christine Valters Paintner, PhD 5½ x 8½, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-373-4 $16.99
Next to the Bible, The Imitation of Christ is the most widely read devotional work within the Christian community. Thought to be compiled by fifteenth-century cleric Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380–1471), this spiritual classic focuses the contemporary God-seeker on a religion of the heart—a vital connection with God in our innermost being. It advocates the cultivation of virtues, like humility and purity of intention, by inviting the spirit of Jesus to dwell richly in our lives. It emphasizes the need to translate that life of love into daily action. Now you can experience the timeless wisdom of this spiritual classic with no previous knowledge of late medieval Christianity. This SkyLight Illuminations edition, based on John Wesley’s popular 1741 abridgment, renders these meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus in a way that is accessible to the contemporary reader. A substantive introduction and facing-page commentary places the work in its original context; clarifies the text’s roots in the Bible, the early Church and medieval mysticism; and explains its influence—spanning five hundred years—on spiritual luminaries from saints to popes and its continuing significance today. “Shows the enduring value ... for Christians today. A tested guide to simplicity and purity in following Christ, this spiritual classic gets at the heart of the Gospel, even as it moves the hearts of its readers.” —Ann W. Astell, president, Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality, University of Notre Dame
PAUL WESLEY CHILCOTE, PHD, a Benedictine oblate and teacher of prayer and spiritual formation, is academic dean and professor of historical theology and Wesleyan studies at Ashland Theological Seminary. He is the author of many books, including John & Charles Wesley: Selections from Their Writings and Hymns—Annotated & Explained and A LifeShaping Prayer.
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ECOLOGY, NATURE & SPIRITUALITY
Claiming Earth as Common Ground The Ecological Crisis through the Lens of Faith Gathers insights from ecology coalitions, emerging theologies, and spiritual and environmental activists to rally and inspire us to work across denominational lines in order to fulfill our sacred imperative to care for God’s creation. Contributors include: Rev. Woody Bartlett • Rev. Tom Carr Rev. Donna Schaper, PhD • Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, PhD Dr. Eboo Patel • Dr. Lowell “Rusty” Pritchard Pick
By Andrea Cohen-Kiener
“The people and ideas captured here are at the heart of transforming our tired and broken relationship with the planet.” —Bill McKibben, author, Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future
Foreword by Rev. Sally Bingham 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-261-4 $16.99 Reading List Pick
ANDREA COHEN-KIENER is director of the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network and a rabbi well known in the field of ecology and interfaith communities. She is author of Life on Earth: A User’s Guide.
REV. SALLY BINGHAM, a homemaker turned Episcopal priest,
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Blessing the Animals Prayers and Ceremonies to Celebrate God’s Creatures, Wild and Tame Edited and with Introductions by Lynn L. Caruso 5 x 7¼, 256 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-253-9 $15.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-145-7
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founded the Regeneration Project, a not-for-profit organization that created the national Interfaith Power and Light Campaign to unite all faiths in efforts to prevent the catastrophic effects of global warming.
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What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures By Diana L. Guerrero 6 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-84-3
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Everyday Herbs in Spiritual Life A Guide to Many Practices By Michael J. Caduto Foreword by Rosemary Gladstar 7 x 9, 208 pp, 20+ b/w illus. Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-174-7 $16.99
“Sensual, sophisticated, smart and very practical.” —REV. DONNA SCHAPER
Renewal in the Wilderness A Spiritual Guide to Connecting with God in the Natural World
Earth, Water, Fire, & Air Essential Ways of Connecting to Spirit
Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature Growing into the Fullness of Who You Are
By John Lionberger
By Cait Johnson
6 x 9, 176 pp, b/w photos Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-219-5 $16.99
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By Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhD Foreword by Eileen Fisher
“Reminds us that wilderness offers us rapture, grace and ultimately, transcendence.” —SY MONTGOMERY
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“Opens up the deep, rich possibility to transform your relationship to these basic elements…. A book to savor.” —KAY LINDAHL
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“A beautiful synthesis of healing wisdom.” —THE RT. REV. CHILTON KNUDSEN
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ECOLOGY, NATURE & SPIRITUALITY
By Rev. Michael Attas, MD, and Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer Running—The Sacred Art Preparing to Practice By Dr. Warren A. Kay Foreword by Kristin Armstrong 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-227-0 $16.99
“Practical wisdom and a down-to-earth approach that the spiritually hungry runner will find satisfying. The emphasis placed on journal keeping adds an important dimension to the art of spiritual running. Illuminating.” —REV. ROGER JOSLIN, AUTHOR, RUNNING THE SPIRITUAL PATH
Spiritual Adventures in the Snow Skiing & Snowboarding as Renewal for Your Soul By Dr. Marcia McFee and Rev. Karen Foster Foreword by Paul Arthur 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-270-6 $16.99
“Explains the phenomena of a lifestyle in snow … the tranquility and peacefulness, the exhilaration and treacherousness … [the] magical, spiritual connection that ties us to the mountains, the wonder that propels us through the snow and through our lives.” —KRISTIN KRONE, FORMER OLYMPIC SKIER
Foreword by Chris Wood Preface by Lori Simon 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-299-7 $16.99
Fly-Fishing—The Sacred Art Casting a Fly as a Spiritual Practice
Discover the spiritual potential hidden in every cast of the fly rod. In this unique exploration of fly-fishing as a spiritual practice, an Episcopal priest and a rabbi share what fly-fishing has to teach us about reflection, awe and the wonder of the natural world, the benefits of solitude, the blessing of community and the search for the Divine. Tapping the wisdom in the Christian and Jewish traditions and their own geographically diverse experiences on the water, they show how time spent on the stream can help you navigate the currents and eddies of your own inner journey. “Offers beautiful and original perspectives on a pastime that for many is a kind of religion. They find common ground in the rivers they fish and the spiritual truths they encounter. Lovely, learned, personal, heart-warming and instructional.” —James Prosek, author, Trout: An Illustrated History and Fly-Fishing the 41st: From Connecticut to Mongolia and Home Again—A Fisherman’s Odyssey
“Clearly [shows] we are all united in our spirit…. A great read for anyone who cares about people, the conservation of our planet or learning to fly-fish.”
—Sherry Steele, communications chair, Federation of Fly Fishers National Board of Directors
REV. MICHAEL ATTAS, MD, an avid angler for over forty years, is assisting priest at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waco, Texas, a practicing cardiologist, professor of medical humanities at Baylor University and a columnist for the Waco Tribune Herald. During the summer months, he works as a volunteer fly-fishing guide in Colorado.
RABBI ERIC EISENKRAMER is creator of The Fly Fishing Rabbi: A Blog about Trout, God and Religion, and a contributor to Trout magazine. He is the spiritual leader of Temple Shearith Israel in Ridgefield, Connecticut, and he fishes the cold-water streams of New York, Connecticut and the Northeast.
CHRIS WOOD is president and CEO of Trout Unlimited, the conservation organization whose mission is “conserving, protecting and restoring North America’s cold-water fisheries and their watersheds.”
LORI SIMON is the executive director of Casting for Recovery, a breast cancer support group that uses fly-fishing to heal sufferers, both mentally and physically.
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WOMEN’S INTEREST
Honoring Motherhood Prayers, Ceremonies & Blessings The Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom Literature Selections Annotated & Explained
Edited and with Introductions by Lynn L. Caruso
Translation & Annotation by Rami Shapiro
5 x 7¼, 272 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-384-0 $9.99
Foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD 5½ x 8½, 240 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-109-9
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Clarifies who Wisdom is, what She teaches, and how Her words can help you live justly, wisely and with compassion.
“Pays tribute to Mother Wisdom, who in the teachings of the Hebrew Bible proves Herself to be a nurturing presence.” —SPIRITUALITY & HEALTH
Divining the Body Reclaim the Holiness of Your Physical Self
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By Jan Phillips 8 x 8, 256 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-080-1 $18.99 An entirely new way to look at your body as a pathway to the Divine.
“Potent insight, profound information, spirited practices, all wrapped up in sumptuous prose…. Each page sings the truth of ourselves as embodied spirit.” —JEAN HOUSTON, PHD
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Edited and with Introductions by Alice Peck 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-242-3 $19.99 Provocative and insightful, these eclectic and beautiful pieces will open your eyes to the aweinspiring link between nourishment and nirvana. Contributors include: Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Sensei • Wendell Berry • Joan Chittister, OSB • Ram Dass • Marc David • Kahlil Gibran • Jane Goodall • Thich Nhat Hanh • Barbara Kingsolver • Julius Lester • Mary Rose O’Reilley • Mary Oliver • Grace Paley • Omid Safi • Kristen Wolf • and many more.
Women of Color Pray Voices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage Edited and with Introductions by Christal M. Jackson 5 x 7¼, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-077-1
Next to Godliness Finding the Sacred in Housekeeping Edited by Alice Peck
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Inspiring, heartfelt prayers, poetry, lyrics, meditations and affirmations from women of color around the world.
“Provides us with words that can be prayed, announced, sung or moaned.” —REV. MONICA A. COLEMAN, PHD, DIRECTOR OF WOMANIST RELIGIOUS STUDIES AT BENNETT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
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Bread, Body, Spirit Finding the Sacred in Food
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“Thoughtful, surprising ... aims to inspire us to think differently about how we keep our domestic space. The importance of loving family, self and something transcendent ties these writings together. It’s hard to resist.” —WASHINGTON POST
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Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership Where Grace Meets Power Edited by Kathe Schaaf, Kay Lindahl, Kathleen S. Hurty, PhD, and Rev. Guo Cheen 6 x 9, 288 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-313-0 $24.99
“A rallying cry for the twentyfirst century, as it highlights the vision and activism of women … bring[ing] real hope, healing and wholeness to our broken world.” —THE REV. DR. KATHARINE R. HENDERSON, PRESIDENT, AUBURN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
New Feminist Christianity Many Voices, Many Views Edited by Mary E. Hunt and Diann L. Neu 6 x 9, 384 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-435-9 $19.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-285-0 $24.99
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Women’s Experiences of the Divine Powerful narratives of suffering, love and hope that inspire both personal and collective transformation. In Birthing God, forty women relate Spirit-filled moments: a grieving pastor walks a labyrinth and rediscovers the Rock of her existence; a human rights advocate re-encounters Allah in an intensely visceral moment in the sun; an educator, moved by an ancestral vision, launches a global tree-planting project to heal the wounds of slavery; a revolutionary awakens from a coma and realizes that all of life is infused with Spirit; a peasant woman under fire discovers within herself the God who gives her courage; and a disabled doctor, embraced by Shekhinah, turns her heart to rabbinical studies. Grounded in raw experience and ideal for spiritual seekers and leaders of all faiths, these engaging and powerful stories invite you to consider the origins of your own spirituality and to deepen your relationship with God. “Shows how [the] Spirit-driven force within feminist spirituality continues to add to the universe story a multifaith, multicultural dimension steeped in wisdom and compassion, and oriented toward planetary justice and peace. May these sacred stories give rise to many more.” —Miriam Therese Winter, professor, Hartford Seminary; author, Paradoxology: Spirituality in a Quantum Universe
“Amazing ... restores balance to our human understanding of the Divine.” —Joan Borysenko, PhD, author, A Woman’s Journey to God Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature Growing into the Fullness of Who You Are Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhD Foreword by Eileen Fisher 8 x 8, 224 pp, w/ b/w nature drawings Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-250-8 $16.99
LANA DALBERG, a feminist lay theologian and storyteller, leads workshops linking spirituality with writing and social justice in congregations and retreat centers throughout the United States. Her awardwinning writing has appeared in many publications and anthologies. KATHE SCHAAF is co-founder and past president of Gather the Women Global Matrix. She currently anchors many collaborative conversations connecting women and women’s organizations internationally.
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Soul Fire Accessing Your Creativity By Thomas Ryan, CSP
6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-243-0 $16.99 “Insightful and engaging … awakens us to the creative wellsprings that exist within each of us and inspires us to find ways of nourishing and expressing our God-given gifts.” —Ricky Manalo, CSP, liturgical composer; author, Chanting on Our Behalf
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Beading—The Creative Spirit Finding Your Sacred Center through the Art of Beadwork By Rev. Wendy Ellsworth “Remarkably insightful and personal.” —Robert Wuthnow, author, Creative Spirituality
7 x 9, 240 pp, 40+ b/w photos, 40 diagrams and 8-page color insert Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-267-6 $18.99
Contemplative Crochet: A Hands-On Guide for Interlocking Faith & Craft By Cindy Crandall-Frazier; Foreword by Linda Skolnik
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“A gem…. Regardless of whether you do the projects, the gentle wisdom in this book instills beauty, peace and grace.” —Light of Consciousness
7 x 9, 208 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-238-6 $16.99
The Knitting Way: A Guide to Spiritual Self-Discovery By Linda Skolnik and Janice MacDaniels “Light, swift, and well illustrated … contains a helpful list of additional resources on knitting.” —Library Journal
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The Painting Path Embodying Spiritual Discovery through Yoga, Brush and Color By Linda Novick; Foreword by Richard Segalman “A playful, imaginative resource … like a fantastic painting workshop with a wonderful teacher…. Easy to follow … filled with inspiration and surprisingly deep awareness.” —Spirit of Change
7 x 9, 208 pp, 8-page color insert, plus b/w photos Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-226-3 $18.99
The Quilting Path A Guide to Spiritual Discovery through Fabric, Thread and Kabbalah By Louise Silk “Shows you how the art of quilting can become a daily ritual of spiritual and psychological renewal, regardless of your faith.” —Quilts with Style
7 x 9, 192 pp, b/w photos & illus., Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-206-5 $16.99
The Scrapbooking Journey: A Hands-On Guide to Spiritual Discovery By Cory Richardson-Lauve; Foreword by Stacy Julian “Challenges [scrapbookers] to take it one step further … [and] explore and grow in their spiritual life.” —St. Anthony Messenger
7 x 9, 176 pp, 8-page color insert, plus b/w photos Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-216-4 $18.99
The Soulwork of Clay: A Hands-On Approach to Spirituality By Marjory Zoet Bankson; Photos by Peter Bankson “Inspiring…. Teaches us about staying centered, about the playfulness of choices, and about the crucible of transformation.” —Spirituality & Practice
7 x 9, 192 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-249-2 $16.99
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How to Be a Perfect Stranger 5th Edition The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook The indispensable guidebook to help the well-meaning guest when visiting other people’s religious ceremonies. We North Americans live in a remarkably diverse society, and it’s increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service of a friend, relative or coworker whose faith is different from our own. These can be awkward situations ... • What will happen? • What do I do? What do I wear? What do I say? • What should I avoid doing, wearing, saying? • Is it okay to use a video camera? • How long will it last? • What are their basic beliefs? These are just a few of the basic questions answered in How to Be a Perfect Stranger. This easy-to-read guidebook, now with an “Everything You Need to Know Before You Go” checklist, helps the well-meaning guest to feel comfortable, participate to the fullest extent possible and avoid violating anyone’s religious principles—while enriching their own spiritual understanding. “The things Miss Manners forgot to tell us about religion.”
Edited by Stuart M. Matlins and Arthur J. Magida 6 x 9, 432 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-294-2 $19.99 STUART M. MATLINS, publisher of SkyLight Paths Publishing, is editor of The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Wedding Ceremonies and The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Funerals and Grieving Practices.
ARTHUR J. MAGIDA is a freelance editor and author.
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InterActive Faith The Essential Interreligious Community-Building Handbook A practical guide for embracing the growing religious pluralism in America. This practical guide to the key methods and resources of the interfaith movement will help you effectively engage people of other faith traditions in order to increase understanding and acceptance in your community and beyond. Drawing on the knowledge and experience of interfaith leaders from the world’s many faith traditions, this comprehensive resource provides practical ideas for connecting with people of all faiths and backgrounds through common concerns and activities that promote respect and support. It enables Edited by communities rich with diversity to work together to create paths Rev. Bud Heckman with Rori Picker Neiss toward peace and justice. REV. BUD HECKMAN is executive director of Religions for PeaceUSA. He served on the Interfaith Cooperation Task Force of the White
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6 x 9, 304 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-273-7 $16.99
RORI PICKER NEISS was lead staff of Religions for Peace-USA.
Hardcover 978-1-59473-237-9 $29.99
Currently she is program coordinator for the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance.
REV. DIRK FICCA, executive director of the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, is a moderator of Chicago Presbytery’s Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations.
A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice
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Religion Gone Astray What We Found at the Heart of Interfaith Welcome to the deeper dimensions of interfaith dialogue—exploring that which divides us personally, spiritually and institutionally. Expanding on the conversation started with their very successful first book, the Interfaith Amigos—a pastor, a rabbi and an imam—probe more deeply into the problem aspects of our religious institutions to provide a profound understanding of the nature of what divides us. They identify four common problem By Pastor Don Mackenzie, areas in the Abrahamic faiths: Exclusivity: Staking Claim to a Rabbi Ted Falcon and One and Only Truth; Violence: Justifying Brutality in the Name of Imam Jamal Rahman Faith; Inequality of Men and Women: The Patriarchal Stranglehold on Power; Homophobia: A Denial of Legitimacy. 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original They explore the origins of these issues and the ways critics 978-1-59473-317-8 $16.99 use these beliefs as divisive weapons. And they present ways we A “Best Spiritual Book of can use these vulnerabilities to open doors for the collaboration the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice required to address our common issues, more profound personal relationships, and true interfaith healing. “Exuberant and courageous … an inspiration and example for us all in these sadly polarized times. It is a reminder that it is possible to reach across the divisions and find not only common cause but hope and affection.”
—Karen Armstrong, author, A History of God: The 4,000-Year-Old Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam and many other best-selling books
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A deeply personal journey to interfaith collaboration that offers hope for an inclusive and healing way of being together in the world. Too often religion seems to fuel more hatred than love, more conflict than collaboration. Interfaith Talk Radio’s “interfaith amigos”—a pastor, a rabbi and an imam—provide a rich understanding of the road to interfaith collaboration by sharing their stories, challenges and the inner spiritual work necessary to go beyond tolerance to a vital, inclusive spirituality. “A masterful first-hand account of interfaith dialogue. Insightful, interesting, informative and important ... [will be] of great interest to individual readers and a rich resource for religious communities seeking to create such dialogue.” —Marcus J. Borg, Canon Theologian; best-selling author, The Heart of Christianity and other books
PASTOR DON MACKENZIE, PHD, is former minister and head of staff at University Congregational United Church of Christ in Seattle. RABBI TED FALCON, PHD, is founder of Makom Ohr Shalom in Los Angeles, and, with his wife, is founder of Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue in Seattle. He is author of Judaism For Dummies and A Journey of Awakening: Kabbalistic Meditations on the Tree of Life. IMAM JAMAL RAHMAN, a Muslim Sufi minister and co-founder of Seattle’s Interfaith Community Church, is author of Spiritual Gems of Islam: Insights & Practices from the Qur’an, Hadith, Rumi & Muslim Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind and The Fragrance of Faith: The Enlightened Heart of Islam.
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Ten Amazing People And How They Changed the World Shows kids that spiritual people can have an exciting impact on the world around them. Black Elk • Dorothy Day • Malcolm X • Mahatma Gandhi • Martin Luther King Jr. • Janusz Korczak • Mother Teresa of Calcutta • Albert Schweitzer • Thich Nhat Hanh • Desmond Tutu AGES 7+
“Beautifully written and illustrated…. A wonderful way to introduce young people to the lives, spirits and visions of these exemplars.” —Rev. Michael Keane
MAURA D. SHAW is author of several books for young readers. STEPHEN MARCHESI has created numerous illustrations for textbooks, magazines and picture books, including Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington; Meet Abraham Lincoln; and Mars: The Red Planet.
By Maura D. Shaw Full-color illus. by Stephen Marchesi Foreword by Dr. Robert Coles 8½ x 11, Full-color illus., 48 pp Hardcover 978-1-893361-47-8 $17.95
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By Maura D. Shaw Illustrations by Stephen Marchesi 6¾ x 8¾, 32 pp, Hardcover, Full-color and b/w illus.
Black Elk
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Gandhi
Thich Nhat Hanh
Native American Man of Spirit
A Catholic Life of Action
India’s Great Soul
Buddhism in Action
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Through historically accurate illustrations and photos, inspiring ageappropriate activities and Black Elk’s own words, this colorful biography introduces a remarkable person in a way children can understand and enjoy.
Through enjoyable biography, activities inspired by Dorothy Day’s values and beliefs and Day’s own words, shows you how to stand up for your beliefs and lead a life that inspires those around you to do the same.
Introduces important concepts of freedom, equality and justice among people of all backgrounds and religions. Opens the way for teaching children how to achieve their goals through persistence and persuasion rather than violence and fighting.
Warm illustrations, photos, age-appropriate activities and Thich Nhat Hanh’s own poems introduce a great man in a way children can understand and enjoy.
“A magical and compelling tale of harmony and love that will inspire your child’s spirit.” —REV. AUGUST GOLD
“Well-written and easy-to-follow … presents readers with the opportunity to delve into Day’s world.”
“A message that people of all ages need to learn and imbibe.”
“Beautiful images ... speak directly to the heart, and practical exercises will help children learn the simple secret of living in peace.” —MARTIN BOROSON
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Does God Ever Sleep?
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By Joan Sauro, CSJ A charming nighttime reminder that God is always present in our lives.
“Engaging, gentle, poetic words and images … reassure children of God’s words, ‘l will be with you.’” —CHURCH EDUCATOR
Does God Forgive Me?
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By August Gold; Full-color photos by Diane Hardy Waller A vibrant and fun way to introduce children to the idea of forgiveness. Gently shows how God forgives all that we do if we are truly sorry.
“Attractively illustrated…. Integrates rhyme and dialogue in a manner that allows children to place themselves in the scenes.” —MONTREAL ANGLICAN
Does God Hear My Prayer?
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By August Gold; Full-color photos by Diane Hardy Waller Helps children learn how to communicate with God—without fantasy.
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“Upbeat, heartfelt … definitely belongs in church and home libraries, especially for children who are beginning a prayer practice and asking questions…. Poetic text is complemented by relevant, multicultural photos [that] range in emotions from playful to profound.” —NATIONAL CHURCH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
How Does God Listen?
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By Kay Lindahl; Full-color photos by Cynthia Maloney Playfully explores with kids how God listens and how learning to listen is important.
“What a lovely book!... Helps children come to know the God who hears them even when they are silent.” —SANDY EISENBERG SASSO, AUTHOR, GOD’S PAINTBRUSH
Where Does God Live?
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Helps children develop their own direct and personal understanding of God in their lives.
“Heartfelt and right at a child’s level of understanding…. A sweet, safe place to start a conversation about God.” —AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION’S BOOKLIST
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By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Illus. by Phoebe Stone 978-1-893361-10-2 $7.99
By Nancy Sohn Swartz Illus. by Melanie Hall 978-1-59473-044-3 $7.99
By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner; Illus. by Dawn W. Majewski 978-1-893361-24-9 $7.99
By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner; Illus. by Dawn W. Majewski 978-1-893361-23-2 $7.99
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Helping Children Grieve
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By Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv, and Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD
8 x 10, 48 pp 2-color text, Hardcover 978-1-59473-212-6 $16.99
Drawing on concepts from psychology and a broad perspective on Christian faith, provides a sensitive and practical resource that will help children cope with the death of a loved one.
By Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv, and Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD Foreword by Lynn L. Caruso
8 x 10, 48 pp 2-color text, Hardcover 978-1-59473-221-8 $16.99
Drawing on concepts from psychology and a broad multifaith perspective, this sensitive and practical resource will help children cope with the death of a beloved animal.
REV. MOLLY PHINNEY BASKETTE, MDiv, is senior minister of First Congregational Church of Somerville, United Church of Christ, in Massachusetts. NECHAMA LISS-LEVINSON, PhD, is a psychologist and author of many articles on the impact of death and grieving on children and adults.
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By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner Full-color illus. by Dawn W. Majewski 11 x 8½, 32 pp, Hardcover Full-color illus. 978-1-58023-092-6 $18.99 LAWRENCE KUSHNER, widely regarded as one of the most creative theologians in America, is Emanu-El scholar at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco. He is author of many award-winning books for adults and children. KAREN KUSHNER, a clinical social worker, has spent many years working with children in religious education programs.
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By the Children of America
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8 x 10, 48 pp, Hardcover Full-color illus. 978-1-879045-46-0 $16.95
9 x 12, 32 pp, Hardcover Full-color illus. 978-1-879045-99-6 $16.95 Celebrates the inter-connectedness of nature and the harmony of all living things. NANCY SOHN SWARTZ is a certified elementary school teacher.
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Full-color illus. by Phoebe Stone
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Full-color illus. by Annette Compton
AGES 4+
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Invites children of all faiths and backgrounds to encounter God openly through moments in their own lives. 11 x 8½, 32 pp, Hardcover Full-color illus. 978-1-58023-195-4 $17.95
“If there were an Eleventh Commandment, what would it be?” Children of many religious denominations across America answer this question in their own drawings and words.
Shares the ultimate harmony of belief in one God by people of all faiths, all backgrounds.
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SANDY EISENBERG SASSO is rabbi of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis. She is active in the interfaith community and has written and lectured on the renewal of spirituality and the discovery of religious imagination in children of all faiths.
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