All Adult Books

AN INVITATION

by Emilie Griffen

Emilie Griffin explores the many ways that Christians have prayed through the centuries and tackles difficult questions that we experience in prayer: 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.

AN INTERFAITH SOURCEBOOK OF ECOLOGICAL SPIRITUALITY

Compiled and Edited by Anne Rowthorn

Rowthorn has collected a series of liturgies from around the world to help worship planners and congregations develop liturgies that focus our attention on the earth, God as the Creator and our baptismal mandate to be stewards of the earth.

ECOLOGY, FAITH AND ACTION

by Nancy Roth

A series of lively and personal meditations leads the reader from the love in which all meaningful action is grounded, through the concern which is the catalyst for action and the ethics which guides our decision-making, to a consideration of some practical actions we can take in order to embody our hope for the earth's future.  Each meditation is preceded by a quotation from a spiritual tradition and followed by a prayer exercise.

A GUIDE FOR POST-MODERN PILGRIMS
SEEKING AUTHENTIC SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION

by Kevin Thew Forrester

“Kevin Thew Forrester’s Holding Beauty in My Soul’s Arms is a book for many, if not most, of us on the journey toward deeper spiritual formation. It offers a resting place, a reflective learning place where we may pause and savor at our own pace the riches of scripture, tradition, and reason as well as post-modern psychology, ethics, cultural studies, and systems theory. Familiar stories, presented in informative and provocative ways, take on greater vibrancy. Narratives of saints, ancient and modern, hold up reflections of human transformation. As we move into an unknown future, foundational theological questions about how we perceive ourselves and God are candidly and plainly opened up. It is in the doing of theology – reflecting upon our experience and that of wider communities – that we find nurture, insight and guidance toward Christian transformation.

by Heidi Clark

The 15-session study guide allows a group to work through each chapter of Jesus Was An Episcopalian in a simple 45-60 minute program. Each session can be a stand-alone program on a single topic or can be combined with other sessions to create adult forums, discussion groups or a confirmation or newcomer's class.  Each  session includes a short excerpt from the chapter which means participants don't have to have read the book, making it truly open to everyone, every week. Order now and download it immediately!

LITURGICAL EXPLORATIONS: COLLECTS, BLESSINGS,
LITANIES, PRAYERS AND EUCHARISTIC PRAYERS

by Kevin Thew Forrester

This is the downloadable version of the liturgical text in My Heart is a Raging Volcano of Love for You!  These resources bring the liturgy alive in exciting ways. Unlike our current collects, these collects are drawn from the day’s Scripture readings, giving them a connection to the day’s lessons and sermon. Kevin uses refreshing, contemporary language that makes ancient texts meaningful to today’s ears while emboding the church’s baptismal theology and the Anglican-Episcopal tradition.

TRANSFORMING CONGREGATIONS THROUGH MUTUAL MINISTRY

by Margaret A. Babcock

New Growth in God's Garden combines theological reflection on mutual ministry with practical helps for congregational leaders. This book is chock-full of ways you can transform your congregation by expanding the ministry team.

by The Rev. Alice Mindurm

What is Reiki? And what, if anything, has it got to do with Christian healing? 

Alice Mindrum, Episcopal priest and Reiki master teacher, shares the story of Reiki and her own journey from being healed to becoming a healer. You will be introduced to how Reiki “works,” as well as the ways in which Reiki is taught, learned and practiced, particularly in the Christian context.

EARTH POEMS AND PROSE FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Compiled and Edited by Anne Rowthorn

Anne Rowthorn believes that poets, prose writers, and philosophers offer us a multitude of ways to see the earth. They open earth's door and invite us to step into the garden of the universe. Language can move us to action; and her agenda in editing this stimulating collection of writings about nature from around the world is to challenge us to protect the natural world from ourselves.

CELTIC PILGRIMAGES THEN AND NOW

by Cintra Pemberton

Sr. Cintra, an Episcopal nun, who leads Celtic pilgrimages to Ireland, Scotland and Wales, shares her extensive knowledge and experience. It's purpose is to guide the soul...on new journeys of exploration. This guide is invaluable to anyone contemplating a pilgrimage or vaction to the region or someone with an interest in all things Celtic. Especially recommended for J2A pilgrimages.

PREPARATIONS AND PROVISIONS FOR LIFE TOGETHER

by The Rev. Linda L. Grenz and Dr. Delbert C. Glover

The two authors of this book, Linda Grenz and Del Glover, say at the outset that they are ordinary Christians writing for ordinary Christians and ordinary congregations. So why has this book become a classic for couples about to marry, couples already married, and the congregations that support them? Because they approach the ordinary issues couples face in marriage from the life-experience perspectives of an Episcopal priest (Linda) and a former corporate executive (Del) who worked with people as they faced various family-related issues. They invite readers to use the book in ways that speak most directly to them and offer questions for the couple to discuss and others that engage a congregation. The book is filled with probing questions for the individual to consider and couples to discuss.

CREATIVE METHODS OF HIV AND AIDS EDUCATION

by Phyllis Wezeman

An estimated 2.6 million people became newly infected with HIV in 2010 and about 1.8 million people died from AIDS-related illnesses in 2009 (UN figures). In the USA, over 700,000 people are living with a diagnosed HIV infection and there are about 40,000 new diagnoses a year. Educating those who risk infecting themselves or other people is the best way to stop the spread of HIV and AIDS. People must be responsible for their own behavior. If the AIDS epidemic is to be stopped, people must understand the disease – its course, its nature, and its prevention.

A READER IN FAITH AND VISUAL ARTS

Edited by Mel Ahlborn and Ken Arnold 

The practice of visio divina shares its origins with the long-practiced form of scripture reading known as lectio divina. As with lectio divina, visio divina nurtures the spiritual life through an intentional practice of reflection on scripture. With visio divina, visual art and scripture are considered together, supporting the practictioner through the reading of the Word, seeing with the eyes, listening with the heart, and responding in prayer.