People of the Way and lay members understand and

and lay members understand and appreciate the Episcopal liturgy

All too often the time spent as a deacon is seen simply as the prelude to priestly ordination

and the Middle East

published for the first time in this book

nearly 800 years ago

People of the Way and lay members understand andBy exploring the Episcopal Churchs mission and precepts in the context of 21st century and its challenges, this thoughtful book deepens the Churchs relationship with its people and makes the faith more relevant. Society and culture are constantly evolving so must religion and its mission to remain meaningful. The legacies of establishment, benefactor approaches to mission, and the national church ideal are no longer adequate for the challenges and