Prayer book studies volume nine

A landmark series of studies devoted to the revision of the Book of Common Prayer — Volume Nine presents options for inclusive and expansive liturgical language for God.The creation of the landmark 1979 Book of Common Prayer was the fruit of nearly four decades of discussion within the Episcopal ...

Revised common lectionary lectern edition

The complete readings for the Revised Common Lectionary Years A, B, and C as authorized by the 2006 General Convention of the Episcopal Church, together with readings for the major Holy Days of the church year, in the NRSV translation. The RCL goes into official use in the Episcopal Church on the...

Listening hearts

This 30th anniversary edition presents the unique approach of Listening Hearts to the spiritual practice of discernment for a new generation. Written to make the often elusive and usually clergy-centered spiritual practice of discernment accessible to all people, Listening Hearts features simple...

Simplified accompaniments

These hymns have been simplified for use by anyone with at least three years training in piano. In addition, guitar chords accessible to amateur players have been included for many of the selections, and there are suggestions for using familiar tunes found here with other hymns texts. These acco...

Enriching our music 1

This is the first of two collections from the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music of additional service music for the church with eleven settings for the eucharist and two settings each of Canticles A-K from Enriching Our Worship 1.

Wonder, love, and praise - leader's edition

This is an indispensable companion to the pew edition of Wonder, Love, and Praise. Written specifically for the musician, clergy person, worship planner, and accompanist, this volume contains all the music from the pew edition plus interesting background information on each selection. It also inc...

Prayer book studies volume eight

A landmark series of studies devoted to the revision of the Book of Common Prayer — Volume Eight presents the crowning study: an introduction and explanation of the new prayer book as a whole. The creation of the landmark 1979 Book of Common Prayer was the fruit of nearly four decades of discussi...

A queer lectionary

From an interdenominational group of preachers and scholars, a queer commentary to address recent concerns around LGBTQ+ rights. This preaching resource features commentaries on every Sunday and feast day reading in the Revised Common Lectionary from an interdenominational group of scholars and h...

The dream of god

A beloved teacher helps modern people live the Bible’s message more fully.Respected teacher and author Verna Dozier explores the ways that humanity and the institutional church have strayed far from Jesus’s original message. To help us get back on track, she examines the Bible: a theological and ...

Prayer book studies volume three

A landmark series of studies devoted to the revision of the Book of Common Prayer — Volume Three addresses marriage, baptism, minor holy days and the burial of the dead.The creation of the landmark 1979 Book of Common Prayer was the fruit of nearly four decades of discussion within the Episcopal ...

Preparing for a wedding in the episcopal church

Resource for clergy to give/use with couples seeking to be wed in an Episcopal ChurchMany couples come to an Episcopal Church seeking a place to hold their wedding ceremony because they love the setting in our beautiful churches. Others seek to be married in the Episcopal Church because their par...

The crisis of christian nationalism

An urgent call for awareness of the dangers of Christian nationalism, including the origins and implications. In 2022, Bishop Curry charged the House of Bishops Theology Committee to study Christian nationalism, an issue that has increasingly come to the forefront of conversations surrounding Chr...

Episcopal questions, episcopal answers (large print edition)

A clear, welcoming introduction to The Episcopal Church, written for seekers, newcomers, and anyone curious.Ideal for inquirers, newcomers, confirmation classes, and both youth and adult study groups, this book invites readers into the Episcopal tradition without presuming prior knowledge. Its cl...

One-minute stewardship

A collection of meditations on the importance of stewardship.Much has changed in the 21st-century world of stewardship. Now a person may use electronic funds transfer or use a credit card after clicking on a website link instead of dropping a check in the offering plate. Stewardship witness video...

Wonder, love, and praise pew edition

This second supplement to The Hymnal 1982 is an eclectic collection of two hundred hymns and spiritual songs, including a large selection of service music and devotional pieces. It is a valuable resource for worship, parish functions, and home use. The sturdy paperback pew edition contains all ne...

Small steps

A collection of blessings, poetry, and micro essays to serve as a companion for readers as they navigate the journey of life by putting one foot in front of the other.From the co-author of The Beauty of Motherhood comes a powerful book of blessings meant to meet us in our daily lives, in all of t...

Selections from the hymnal 1982 in large print

This text-only printing of one hundred of the best loved hymns is spiral bound for easy use. Designed in collaboration with the Episcopal Society for Ministry on Aging, Inc., this volume is a companion to The Book of Common Prayer, Selections in Large Print.

Pilgrim - the lord's prayer

Answers to “How do Christians know and worship God?”

Guests of our church register

The turned-edge binder with Guests of Our Church embossed in gold is constructed for a long shelf life to create a permanent record of your visitors. The red padded faux leather binder holds 100 inserts with spaces for date, name, address, telephone, and e-mail address.  Page inserts are not in...

Ordination certificate

Beautifully printed in red and black on heavy off-white stock. Appropriate for the ordination of priests or deacons. Suitable for framing.

In memoriam cards

These tasteful cards inform the family of the deceased that a memorial gift has been given in memory of their loved one. Printed in purple on off-white vellum card stock. Includes matching envelopes.Outside reads: In Memoriam. Inside reads: To the glory of God and in loving memory of _________. A...

The way of love

A brief guide that shows how this spiritual practice can enrich your life. Jesus called his disciples to give, forgive, teach, and heal in his name. We are empowered by the Spirit to bless everyone we meet, practicing generosity and compassion, and “proclaiming the Good News of God in Christ” wi...

Afro-centric liturgical music

This collection of liturgical music for congregations represents Euro-Anglicanism as well as American Anglican and African styles, along with Caribbean, gospel, blues, and jazz. The set consists of the score settings of the two masses (“The St. Mary Mass” and “St. Luke Mass for Healing”), Morning...

A priest's handbook

An authoritative priestly guidebook of the hows and whys of the Episcopal liturgy.The definitive reference work that simplifies liturgical officiating and celebrating of the rites of the Episcopal Church. A Priest's Handbook explains the appropriate use of vestments, color, altar preparation, as ...

I will, with god's help leader's guide

This confirmation program, developed with the help of Episcopal educators, clergy and theologians across the country, encourages youth and adults to enter into a uniquely Episcopal—yet profoundly Christian—faith journey. The easily-adapted format works for a traditional six- to twelve-week progra...

Enriching our worship 2

Prepared by the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music and adopted by the 73rd General Convention, this new set of materials was adapted from sources in scripture; a variety of contemporary prayer books throughout the Anglican Communion; traditional materials from Orthodox and medieval western ...

Prayer book studies volume seven

A landmark series of studies devoted to the revision of the Book of Common Prayer — Volume Seven presents new prayers and Thanksgiving and a defense of proposed liturgical revisions.The creation of the landmark 1979 Book of Common Prayer was the fruit of nearly four decades of discussion within t...

Sanctuary of healing

A timely and compassionate resource that equips religious leaders to engage with the reality of trauma within their congregations. Grounded in both lived experience and theological depth, this guide sheds light on the pervasive impact of sexual, racial, and generational trauma in the U.S., urgin...

Faithful, creative, hopeful

An urgent argument for the centrality of Christian witness in the world.

These are our bodies:primary parent book

Faith formation resource for children on human sexuality For use in congregational, home, and school settings This sexuality education resource from a mainline/progressive denominational prospective aids the leader, child (participant), and parent in learning about their body and using skil...

Prayer book studies volume five

A landmark series of studies devoted to the revision of the Book of Common Prayer returns to print — Volume Five concerns new draft liturgies presented to the Church’s general convention.The creation of the landmark 1979 Book of Common Prayer was the fruit of nearly four decades of discussion wit...

These are our bodies, high school parent book

A resource for parents or caregivers, this book will keep the parent informed about each session. In each chapter they will read about what their high schoolers is learning as well as journal questions that will help them connect faith with sexuality and with parenting. The adult reader will have...

These are our bodies, middle school parent booklet

Sexuality and faith—formation for a lifetime

Soul food

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Shalem Institute, this collection of experiential and academic essays offers modern contemplative reflections from new and renowned voices in spiritual leadership.Founded in 1973 by the Rev. Dr. Tilden H. Edwards, Jr., Shalem Institute for Spiritual Forma...

Creating financially sustainable congregations

Be informed and agile in conversations about your church’s financial health.

Pilgrim - turning to christ

Answers to “What do Christians believe?”

The starter's way

A call for new ways of starting thriving church communities, based on global case studies of churches who have innovated from within their local communities.As many established churches struggle to connect with people in increasingly post-Christian societies, there has been a vital shift in focus...

Pilgrim - church and kingdom

Follow Michael Curry’s call to follow Jesus

Prayer book studies volume six

A landmark series of studies devoted to the revision of the Book of Common Prayer — Volume Six presents new draft liturgies for the Eucharist, Daily Office, the Psalms and Pastoral Offices.The creation of the landmark 1979 Book of Common Prayer was the fruit of nearly four decades of discussion w...

The saint helena psalter

PSALM 84 1 How dear to me is your dwelling, o God of hosts!* My soul has a desire and longing for your courts; My heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God 2 The sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young,* by the side of your altars, O God of hosts, ...

These are our bodies, high school participant book

An easily accessible, theologically progressive, mainline Christian education resource on human sexuality for high schoolers. This book is the high school participant’s guide to use during each session of the These Are Our Bodies program. It is filled with prayers, scripture, and reflection ques...

The portland psalter

In the time-honored tradition of church musicians who compose music for local use, Robert A. Hawthorne created these beautiful new settings of the psalms for his congregation in Oregon. They proved so singable, so sensitively rendered, and so liturgically appropriate that many who heard them felt...

I will bless you and you will be a blessing, commemorative wedding booklet, gift edition

Includes two liturgies approved for trial use by the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church: “I Will Bless You and You Will Be a Blessing: The Witnessing and Blessing of a Marriage” and “Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage 2”. These are presented in a beautiful remembrance booklet fe...

These are our bodies: preschool parent book

Faith formation resource for children on human sexuality.This sexuality education resource from a mainline/progressive denominational prospective aids the leader, child (participant), and parent in learning about their body and using skills that enable them to embrace and affirm the wholeness of ...

Belovedness

Straight talk for college students on how to navigate life and decisions with one important question: what if I really believed that I was beloved beyond all measure

Preparing an episcopal funeral

Funeral planning is one of the most challenging things a family or priest may ever do, whether it is honoring the death of a loved one or long-time member of the congregation. This simple guide explains the Episcopal theology of celebrating a life alongside grief, while offering practical guidel...

Hanging by a thread

This brilliant series of theological reflections from internationally known scholar and Anglican cleric Samuel Wells reflects on the challenges of our understanding of Christ’s crucifixion that arise today using contemporary ideas in history, biblical studies, and philosophy. Wells deals with suc...

Planning for rites and rituals

The indispensable guide to curating resources for worship in the Episcopal Church.Newly revised and reorganized, this guide to liturgical planning in the Episcopal Church is organized around the seasons of the church year and the cycle of Sunday readings in the revised common lectionary. Structur...

These are our bodies, middle school participant booklet

Sexuality and faith—formation for a lifetime

The book of common prayer for youth

This complete 1979 Book of Common Prayer includes a full-color, contemporary soft cover, and an easy-to-read table of contents.

Daily prayer for all seasons, deluxe edition

From Advent through Ordinary Time, Daily Prayer for All Seasons provides a holy way toorder our days, with prayers written in fresh,contemporary, and generous language. The Deluxe Edition includes a bonded leather cover with two ribbons, gilded edges, a presentation page, shrink-wrapped, and plac...

Pilgrim - the eucharist

Follow Michael Curry’s call to follow Jesus

Praying our days

A classic-style prayer book. Each section of the book opens with a “teaching” by retired Presiding Bishop Griswold, guiding the reader in the effective use of the material.

The anglican chant psalter

An entire psalter of one hundred fifty psalms in The Book of Common Prayer translation set to Anglican chant in the time-honored "speech rhythm" pointing of The Parish Psalter from England as refined by Ray Francis Brown during his thirty-year tenure as Director of Music at The General Theologica...

Pilgrim - the creeds

Follow Michael Curry’s call to follow Jesus

Eleanor roosevelt’s nightly prayer

A deep exploration of how Eleanor Roosevelt’s Christian faith led her to become one of the most well-known and praised humanitarians.​“A fresh take on the influences that formed a key figure in 20th-century American history.” –Publishers WeeklyA great woman who was heavily involved in politics, E...

Episcopal hymnal 1982 red

The pew edition is for all who sing, choir and congregation alike, and contains all hymns and service music.

Pilgrim - the beatitudes

Answers to “What is the Christian vision for the world?”

The little monk and the significance of silence

Meet the charming, humorous, insightful little monk who will change your life.In this delightful book that's part of a series, the personal experiences of a Benedictine monk are blended with a story of a little monk and his introduction to the monastic tradition.“’What do you know about silence?’...

The anglican church and palestine

A groundbreaking collection of essays that will reshape the understanding of Anglicanism's history and influence in Palestine.The ongoing war in Gaza and broader Middle Eastern violence is prompting scholars to examine the British Empire's colonial legacy in the region and the roles played by the...

Confronted by god

This unique collection of writings by Verna Dozier, eloquent prophet and teacher of the Bible, features selections from all her available work, including The Authority of the Laity, Equipping the Saints, her unfinished manuscript on the Bible, sermons, and interviews. Many of these materials, des...

Celebrating the rites of initiation

The definitive guide to the practice of rites of initiation in the church, revised and updated to reflect the changes of the 2022 Book of Occasional Services. In a new and updated edition, James Turrell offers a guide to the celebration of the rites of baptism, confirmation, and communion. He pro...

A hospital handbook on multiculturalism and religion, revised edition

In our religiously pluralistic society, clergy, medical, and nursing staffs in modern hospitals are confronted with caring for people with varied beliefs and customs. Since the overall care of a patient, and not just the surgeries performed or medicines given, affect an individual's recovery, it ...

Hallelujah, anyhow!

A role model tells her story—and that of the nation and the church.Hallelujah, Anyhow! is the long-awaited memoir of the Rt. Rev. Barbara Harris, the first woman bishop in the Anglican Communion. Edited by Kelly Brown Douglas, Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School at Union Seminary and an author ...

We gather at this table

Explore with children and for yourself why we celebrate the Eucharist Breaking bread with others is central to our faith. This book is an invitation to learn and wonder about why we worship and celebrate the Holy Eucharist. Although grounded in the Episcopal liturgical tradition, it is an accessi...

God, gospel, and gender

An introduction to what scripture has to say about the dignity of LGBTQ people. In this bible study, Episcopal priest and former teacher Margie Baker shows teens how the Bible affirms and supports all of God’s beloved children. Beginning with an exploration of what it means to be made in God’s im...

Plainsong psalter

This book contains the one hundred fifty psalms of David set to plainsong psalm tones with antiphons as selected and compiled by Howard E. Galley, Jr. Originally, they were published in The Psalter section of his The Prayer Book Office. Where no antiphons exist in that resource, editor James Litt...

The vestry handbook, fourth edition

An indispensable resource that supports vestry members and clergy in their ministry. Trusted by tens of thousands of vestry members, wardens, and rectors, The Vestry Handbook is the indispensable guide to the day-to-day functions of an Episcopal parish. The handbook includes explanations of leade...

Facing illness, finding peace

“Facing Illness, Finding Peace: A Poetic Walk with God through Serious Illness by Nancy Groves is a great gift to those struggling with life-threatening illness. Using poetry, biblical verses, and reflective questions, Groves helps navigate readers through difficult terrain. Her book is both insi...

What is anglicanism?

An accessible introduction to and basic understanding of Anglican heritage.The early chapters explore the Anglican consciousness, authority within the Church, and how Anglicans read the Bible. Other chapters cover Anglican understandings of the Incarnation, sacraments, liturgy, the Episcopacy, pa...

I will, with god's help youth journal

This journal is for you—your map to the faith journey you’ve started by beginning the confirmation program I will, with God’s help. You’ll find lots of room to record your answers and your questions, your doubts and your decisions. So what’s inside? Prayer, scripture study, things to do between s...

Changes

These long-awaited rites include public rites and prayers for individual and family use, for all of the major stages of human development, and from early childhood to retirement. In addition, a collection of prayers and a simple rite for remembering the departed provide an important pastoral reso...

Enriching our worship 1

This is the edition of Supplemental Liturgical Materials prepared by The Standing Liturgical Commission 1997. Materials include seventeen additional canticles taken from the Old Testament, the Apocrypha, the New Testament, Anselm of Canterbury, and Julian of Norwich. There are also additions and ...

Proclaim!

An exploration of Episcopal liturgy from a black, queer, millennial perspective, with an eye toward proclamation and justice. Proclaim! suggests that the politics of our liturgical tradition is the ground from which we can engage in the justice work that our world needs.

Prayer book studies volume two

A landmark series of studies devoted to the revision the of Book of Common Prayer — Volume Two addresses the Litany and the Daily Office.The creation of the landmark 1979 Book of Common Prayer was the fruit of nearly four decades of discussion within the Episcopal Church. Prayer Book Studies is a...

Scared by the bible

“…Grafius’s unflinching examination of biblical horror forces readers to reckon with the uncanny and unknowable.” –Los Angeles Review of Books “The result is a wide-ranging exploration of the Bible’s strangest, scariest corners.” –Publishers Weekly“Grafius uses his extensive knowledge of horror f...

1979 book of common prayer vivella edition

Church Publishing is pleased to offer this exclusive edition of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Ideal as a pew book or gift, this prayer book features luxurious imitation leather binding with a soft, matte finish in your choice of four colors. A textured cross is embossed on the cover. The ...

The light shines through

The treasure trove of stories from Scripture provides wonderful examples of people encountering the mystery of God. We read these stories over and over, and know how they turn out year after year. The one perspective we might miss, however, is that the characters in Scripture never knew how their...

Dancing from the inside out

This book is a wonderful resource for personal reflection, and a great gift for colleagues, friends, and family members.

Prayers at night approaching

Seekers and church members today are rediscovering the power of many of Christianity’s ancient traditions, such as Evening Prayer. For many years now, in England, they have turned to the writing of Jim Cotter. In fact, the New Zealand Prayer Book’s Evening Prayer section comes largely from Prayer...

Prayer book studies volume one

A landmark series of studies devoted to the revision of the Book of Common Prayer — Volume One concerns the core liturgy of the Church: Communion, Confession and the Eucharist.The creation of the landmark 1979 American Book of Common Prayer was the fruit of nearly four decades of discussion withi...

Discernment in the early church and today

An exploration of Paul’s role as a pastoral theologian in the early church.​ Through a close exegetical reading of Paul’s letters, this volume shows how Paul prioritized moral formation and community-building in his pastoral ministry and placed the practice of communal discernment in churches at ...

2026 desk diary

Register of confirmation/receptions #37

In compliance with the Canons of the Church [III.14.3(a)], the Confirmation Reception Register provides space for 1,425 entries for recording individuals being confirmed or received into the congregation.

Embracing an alternative orthodoxy - dvd

A 5- to 10-week study for adults and young adults with appealing video format that prompts engagement and response. Each program in this series features two components sold separately: (1) A DVD with five 10-15 minute presentations (one per group), in this case showing Fr. Richard Rohr interactin...

The vestry handbook, fourth edition (large print edition)

An indispensable resource that supports vestry members and clergy in their ministry. Trusted by tens of thousands of vestry members, wardens, and rectors, The Vestry Handbook is the indispensable guide to the day-to-day functions of an Episcopal parish. The handbook includes explanations of leade...

Daily prayer for all seasons (large print edition)

For all who are interested in the daily office and praying the hours.People in all kinds of religious traditions, including Judaism and Christianity, have been marking time with prayer for almost as long as we’ve divided the day into hours. “Praying the hours,” as it’s called, has always reminded...

Welcome to the episcopal church (large print edition)

A comprehensive, easy-to-understand primer to the Episcopal faith for new members, inquirers, and Church members who are unfamiliar with its history, beliefs, and practices.Written in accessible language and in a conversational tone, this introduction to The Episcopal Church is the ideal resource...

A great cloud of witnesses

Church Publishing Incorporated is pleased to offer this new and expanded volume of optional commemorations of significant figures in the history of The Episcopal Church. It replaces the popular Holy Women, Holy Men. By action of the 2015 General Convention, A Great Cloud of Witnesses is being mad...

How can i care for creation?

Be inspired and empowered to make care of God's earth central to your life. From Earth Day in the 1970s to the present day, the Church has been a moral and ethical voice in encouraging a deep relationship between love of God and love of the earth. As climate change becomes an even more pressing i...

Indaba!

Indaba! depicts the adventures and challenges of participants who explored mutual listening and understanding across the worldwide Anglican Communion through the innovative Continuing Indaba project. Indaba is an African Zulu cultural process for engaging differences of view on a shared concern. ...

Arts camp

A way for churches to conduct an artful exploration of faith.Arts Camp provides practical, concrete instruction that a church needs to plan, organize, staff, and conduct an annual five-day Arts Camp, including guidance on logistics, funding, finding art instructors (within both the local church a...

Embracing interfaith cooperation participant's workbook

Join interfaith commentator Eboo Patel as he explores what it means to be "literate" about other faiths, how interfaith cooperation "works" and why, the skills needed for interfaith cooperation and the significant role that our institutions, including colleges and faith communities, can play in t...