Emilie Griffen discusses in this book the relentless human hunger for prayer, the seeming elusiveness of God, the pitfalls of discouragement and doubt, and the whispers of consolation that come through prayer.

 

Feast of the Universe contains liturgies, prayers, and worship resources drawn from around the world, including "Season of Creation." This is the book version of "Earth Liturgies" (above) and "Prayers and Blessings" (below) but does not include permission to reproduce the materials. If you want to use these materials in liturgies, please order the download reproducible version.

 

Being a godparent is a great honor—and a sacred responsibility. Baptism, after all, is at the center of Christian life, and godparents play a critical role in celebrating this sacrament. When you accept the invitation to sponsor a little one, what exactly are you promising to do? Godparenting: Nurturing the Next Generation explores the history and theology of godparenting, and offers plenty of helpful tips on how to be the best godparent ever. A lovely keepsake gift for godparents and a handy guide to use for years to come.

 

Nancy Roth believes that the future well-being of planet Earth is dependent on the human will and that becoming aligned with truth rather than falsehood, with altruism rather than selfishness, and with action rather than passivity, is good for the soul. And for the Earth. Her book is a passionate and hopeful challenge to people of faith and seekers for truth.

 

An exploration of Baptismal Ministry and Mutual Ministry concepts drawing on the experience of the community in the Diocese of Northern Michigan.

 

This light-hearted, interesting and thoroughly engaging book invites newcomers and those looking for a refresher course to take a new look at the Episcopal Church.

 

This guide was written anticipating the limited amount of time during Christian Education on Sundays to do a book study along with the swings in readership and participation that can occur. The guide includes 15 sessions corresponding to each of the 15 chapters in Chris Yaw's book Jesus Was an Episcopalian (and you can be one too!).

 

Anne Rowthorn has ably assembled Wisdom from a splendid palate, drawn from different faith traditions, cultures, and eras of human history. In Song of the Universe, she retrieves her readers from the exile of either apathy or over-extension, and sends them back to do what needs to be done--with renewed heart and resolve to make a difference.

 

Visio Divina: A reader in Faith and Visual Arts edited by Mel Ahlborn and Ken Arnold. In Visio Divina, a theology of the visual begins to emerge from the experience of practicing artists. Its articles preserve discussions among participants from an online course on faith and visual art at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific’s Center for Anglican Learning & Leadership.

 

For ten years Malcolm Boyd answered questions as a columnist for AARP's magazine Modern Maturity, creating a body of wisdom that everyone who is aging will cherish.