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Welcome to a Life of Faith in the Episcopal Church
Perfect for newcomers and confirmation classes
The Episcopal Church has a language and a practice all its own. For a newcomer, these can seem intimidating at first glance. This book takes readers through a Sunday worship experience, and explains the what, the why, and the how of what they might encounter.
Worship is explained, with a quick survey of the Book of Common Prayer, along with frequently encountered vocabulary. How we read the Bible and what we believe about core points of theology are also discussed, especially as these points may differ from what many people assume to be Christian norms. How faith is practiced and its connection to our social and moral lives is discussed. What is the Jesus Movement and how can the Way of Love be lived every day? Finally, a short overview of Episcopal history is included, for the visitor who wonders how we came to be here. The book concludes with a few of the most frequently asked questions by adults who join the Episcopal Church.
The Episcopal Church has a language and a practice all its own. For a newcomer, these can seem intimidating at first glance. This book takes readers through a Sunday worship experience, and explains the what, the why, and the how of what they might encounter.
Worship is explained, with a quick survey of the Book of Common Prayer, along with frequently encountered vocabulary. How we read the Bible and what we believe about core points of theology are also discussed, especially as these points may differ from what many people assume to be Christian norms. How faith is practiced and its connection to our social and moral lives is discussed. What is the Jesus Movement and how can the Way of Love be lived every day? Finally, a short overview of Episcopal history is included, for the visitor who wonders how we came to be here. The book concludes with a few of the most frequently asked questions by adults who join the Episcopal Church.
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112 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2019
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January 27, 2021
Great, brief overview. Did a great job of highlighting the major things and then dedicating space to address the church’s ongoing work toward inclusivity. Planning to buy several to keep on hand for visitors/potential new members.
December 5, 2020
A conversational, quick read that introduces the Episcopal Church with a useful emphasis on the experiences of Blacks and women.
March 1, 2025
Nice, brief explanation of the Episcopal Church. This series is wonderful for those who are curious about being an Episcopalian.
September 22, 2025
I found this to be insightful and an excellent resource as I continue learning more about the faith.
November 2, 2024
A delightfully helpful read if you're new to the Episcopal Church and a helpful reminder of what we believe if you're a veteran Episcopalian. :)
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