EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION 1 Read, Share and Shop from your 2014-15 EBA Catalog Dear Readers, This year’s Episcopal Bookseller’s Catalog is packed with new and favorite books for all occasions and all ages. From faith-based Bible guides to spiritual examinations of life to compilations of daily meditations, there are many special reads to choose from. We are excited to have gifts in the catalog this year as well. Proceeds from your purchase help support Episcopal stores, churches and cathedrals. Many of our member stores donate all of their proceeds to outreach, so your support is helping many more. Please make your purchase from your local EBA member store or from a member store in the EBA directory: www.episcopalbooksellers.org. Melene Hatcher, Volunteer Executive Director Episcopal Booksellers Association Coming in November Hot Chocolate with God Devotional #2 Camryn Kelly with Jill & Erin Kelly In their second devotional, the authors of Hot Chocolate with God give young readers a chance to strengthen their faith and give God an important place in everyday life. Hachette Book Group Hardcover $14.00 Noah Cover: Christ Church Greenwich Chancel – Greenwich, CT Joanne Bouknight, photographer Mark Ludy This wordless picture book follows and exquisitely “tells” the biblical account of Noah: his relationship with God, his wife and family, nature and humanity without uttering a single printed word. Ludy’s world-class artwork invites conversation for those of all ages. For fun, find Squeakers the mouse hiding on every page. Plough Publishing Hardcover $19.95 First Prayers for Baby Sophie Piper Annabel Spenceley, illustrator A book of simple prayers and blessings to share with a newborn child. Including some traditional prayers, as well as modern ones, it will make an ideal gift for a baptism or dedication. Lion Children’s Books distributed by Kregel Publications Padded Hardcover $8.99 Adventures in Assisi Thank You, God J. Bradley Wigger Jago, illustrator Reflect on the things you are thankful for ... family, friends, creation, day, night. Encourages readers of all ages to view the world around us with new eyes. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Hardcover $16.00 Guess Who Noah’s Boat Matt Mitter Ela Jarzabek, illustrator Children will love this interactive new telling of the Noah’s ark story. With fun and rhyming text, each spread asks kids to guess which animal is heading toward the ark. The answer is revealed under the cleverly designed flap. Kregel Publications Hardcover $11.99 2 EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION On the Path with St. Francis Amy Welborn Ann Kissane Engelhart, illustrator Brother Antonio challenges two bickering cousins to join him in a game of discovering where St. Francis lived and worked. Children ages 5-8 will come to better understand the qualities that marked the life of St. Francis: humility, gentleness, kindness, simplicity and love. Franciscan Media Hardcover $15.99 My Little Bible Memory Game Karen Willamson Amanda Enright, illustrator Enjoy Bible stories and develop early learning skills with this fun-to-play card game featuring artwork from Candle’s My Little Bible. The game is suitable for 2-6 players and includes forty cards. Gift-boxed complete with a magnetic closure. Lion Children’s Books distributed by Kregel Publications Game $9.99 Not all items are available in all store locations. Prices may vary. A Child’s Book of Emotions The Most Beautiful Images from the Bible Esteve Pujol i Pons & Rafel Bisquerra Alzina This collection of twenty classic tales from around the world explores how we should behave, helps us move forward despite difficult moments and gives practical ideas for getting along better with other people. Full of life lessons for children of all ages. Paulist Press Hardcover $19.95 Katia Mrowiec A collection of twenty exquisitely illustrated scenes from the Old and New Testaments, accompanied by a meditation that explains what is happening in the scene and the Bible verse that inspired it. Paulist Press Hardcover $19.95 Also Available: A Child’s Book of Values Hardcover The Irresiscopal Teddy Bear 19.95 $ The cutest plush bear ever for little Episcopalians! White as snow with the Episcopal Shield on a reversible red and blue scarf. Bear measures 8” in a seated position. Episcopal Marketplace Plush $16.00 Jesus Anselm Grun; Giuliano Ferri, illustrator This graceful retelling of the life of Jesus begins with a young girl named Mary and continues through His life, concluding with Jesus’ last Passover meal, betrayal, crucifixion and Resurrection. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Hardcover $16.00 The Prayer of St. Francis Guiliano Ferri, illustrator A gentle and loving wolf protects and helps his little forest friends as the Prayer of St. Francis comes alive for children. A short history of St. Francis and the prayer are included. Paulist Press Hardcover $12.95 The Lion First Book of Parables Lois Rock Barbara Vagnozzi, illustrator Twenty parables are recounted in a lively style, including lots of dialogue to help bring them to life and make them easy to understand for the young reader. Bright illustrations, full of color and character, help children visualize the story. Lion Children’s Books distributed by Kregel Publications Hardcover $14.99 Hildegard’s Gift Megan Hoyt; David Hill, illustrator When Hildegard was young, everywhere she went she saw colors, swirls, pictures and designs. Music filled her soul and ideas flooded her mind. In this beautiful book, children will join Hildegard on her journey toward devotion to God, service to others and a blessed life, filled with artistic expression. 8.5”x 11”. Paraclete Press Paper $15.99 CEB Deep Blue Kids Bible Bright Sky Common English Bible Kids ages 7-12 will love the Deep Blue Bible. Full of notes and illustrations, Bible trivia, on-topic devotions, color 3-D characters and interactive features, kids are sure to read, enjoy and talk about what they are discovering about the Bible. Common English Bible Hardcover $29.99 Also Available: Deep Blue New Kids Bible Special Image Flex Price $ 18.97 EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION 3 The Ten Marys and the Angel Gabriel Aurora Magni Francesca Vignaga, illustrator The angel Gabriel, in the form of a little boy, has been entrusted with the important and honored task of finding a certain woman and announcing to her that she will become the mother of the Son of God. Add this beautifully illustrated Christmas book to your collection. For ages 4-10. Paulist Press Hardcover $16.95 Every Valley Advent with the Scriptures of Handel’s Messiah Handel’s Messiah is one of the most beloved musical works of the western world, especially sentimental in many people’s Christmas traditions. This gift book features forty reflections on The Messiah and is sure to be cherished by fans of Handel’s classic work. Westminster John Knox Press Hardcover $15.00 Home for Christmas David G. Klein, illustrator For readers of all ages who are tired of Christmas commercialism, this collection of twenty tales for the holiday season from the world’s best storytellers is a gem. Perfect for reading aloud, the stories project the spirit of the season in a fresh, compelling way. Plough Publishing Paper $18.00 Manger Lee Bennett Hopkins Helen Cann, illustrator Legend describes how on the first Christmas Eve, the animals were granted the power of speech to celebrate the joy of Jesus’ birth. Hopkins and a dozen other poets imagine what responses the various animals would have offered in this Nativity story of the not-sosilent night! Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Hardcover $16.00 What Are We Waiting For? Richard Leonard, SJ This series of refreshing stories and reflections for the Advent and Christmas seasons will help readers reflect on the gospel stories. They are thoughtful and challenging and are an ideal resource for personal prayer and for homilists seeking fresh ideas for the traditional seasonal readings. Paulist Press Paper $7.95 The Story of Christmas Watch for the Light Readings for Advent and Christmas Ecumenical in scope, these 50 devotionals invite readers to contemplate the great themes of Christmas and the significance that the coming of Light into darkness has for each of us – not only during Advent, but every day. Plough Publishing Hardcover $24.00 The Regal Music Box Magi following the Christmas Star adorn the lid of this chest with the look of hand-tooled leather. Inside, real 23k gold and pure frankincense and myrrh are displayed in rich, red satin. Classical guitar renditions of We Three Kings and Joy to the World play when lid is opened. Hand painted resin. 9.75” x 5.25” x 4”. Electric music box with on/off switch has AG10 batteries included. Three Kings Gifts $59.90 Mary Joslin; Alida Massari, illustrator A sumptuous presentation of the nativity story as it unfolds in the presence of heaven’s angels. The story is retold in a classic style and gracefully illustrated throughout with a mixture of full-page art, vignettes and borders in majestic reds, purples and blues. This picture storybook is simply breathtaking. Lion Children’s Books distributed by Kregel Publications Hardcover $14.99 4 EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION Not all items are available in all store locations. Prices may vary. The Legend of Saint Nicholas Anselm Grün Giuliano Ferri, illustrator Stories of both his familiar and lesser-known deeds including the story of how he gave away his inheritance to prevent a man from selling his daughters into slavery, the story that inspired the legend of Santa Claus. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Hardcover $16.00 Expecting Jesus Danielle Tumminio Are you expecting Jesus this Christmas? Episcopal priest and new mom Danielle Tumminio explores birth — both the physical birth of Jesus and the metaphorical opportunities for rebirth in our spiritual lives. These daily meditations begin with scripture and end with questions for individual or small-group study. Forward Movement oming in Paper $4.00 C October All bells are sterling silver and gift-boxed with a heartfelt story card. Bracelets and chains are available, but not included. Angel Bell Pendant “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings!” This graceful bell is adorned with four angels-two praying and two with open arms. The angel’s trumpet clapper gives the bell a gentle ring. 1-1/2” size. 64.00 $ Nativity Bell Pendant Truly a work of art depicting the birth of Christ. The loop represents the star of Bethlehem, while four scenes portray Mary & Joseph’s search for shelter, a shepherd, a wise man and Baby Jesus in the manger. 1-7/8” size. 62.00 $ You Are Loved Bell Charm “From start to finish, beginning to end, no matter what you have done, I love you, I love you now, I’ll love you forever. God gave me a gift my heart will always treasure.” 1” size. 47.00 Feasting on the Word Advent Companion $ David L. Bartlett, Barbara Brown Taylor and Kimberly Bracken Long, editors This new volume in the Feasting on the Word series is an invaluable resource for all pastors and includes worship and sermon preparation tools – orders of service, sermon illustrations, and suggestions for hymns and children’s sermons in the Advent season. Westminster John Knox Press Hardcover $25.00 Bell of Christ Pendant The Real Life Nativity This 14-piece set comes complete with exquisite lifelike figures with the three kings holding chests filled with real 23k gold and authentic frankincense and myrrh. The baby Jesus can either rest in the manger or be held in Mary’s arms. Tallest figures are 10” tall. This heirloom quality set is made of intricately hand painted polymer resin. Three Kings Gifts 258.00 $ This bell depicts the three crosses on Calvary, and the clapper is a nail. When the bell rings, let it remind you of Jesus’ purpose in your life. 1-3/8” size. 61.00 $ Dog in the Manger Tim Schenck Jay Sidebotham, illustrator With its laugh-out-loud humor anchored by spiritual truths, Dog in the Manger helps us maintain our spiritual sanity through the often-frenetic chaos of Advent and Christmas. Thoughtful questions follow each section making this book ideal for personal reflection, for seasonal book groups or for a last-minute Christmas gift. Forward Movement Paper $10.00 EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION 5 The Pilgrim’s Regress Episcopal Baseball Caps Top quality caps bearing the embroidered Episcopal shield. Colors available: Stone-washed heather green, Khaki/Black and Navy. Episcopal Marketplace $20.00 C. S. Lewis Modeled after John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, this is Lewis’ first book after his conversion to Christianity and his first book of fiction. This edition is annotated and includes a critical introduction which gives biographical and cultural context to the work. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Hardcover $25.00 Man’s Best Hero A B Episcopal Shield Pendants Wear these Episcopal Shield pendants proudly. Both are 1” in height and gift boxed. Terra Sancta Guild A) Stainless Steel Shield Pendant with 18” or 24” Chain Ace Collins Be inspired by these true stories of “ordinary” dogs that put themselves at risk to save lives and protect those they love. Not trained to be heroes, they save a drowning man, jump in front of a truck to push a toddler to the curb, and tear the burning clothes off a child’s back. Abingdon Press Paper $15.99 19.95 $ B) Gold Plated, Hand-Enameled Shield Identity Pendant with 24” Chain $9.95 Episcopal Ties Episcopal Shield 100% silk men’s bow ties or neckties. The perfect gift for the holidays, a birthday or just because. Sure to attract attention at work or at next Sunday’s service! From the Bow Tie Ministry and Beau Ties of Vermont Ltd. Neck Tie $70.00 Bow Tie $60.00 Keepers of the Covenant The Restoration Chronicles Lynn Austin Ezra, a Jewish scholar, is called upon to deliver his people from Babylon to Jerusalem, but the fight to keep God’s law is never easy. Baker Publishing Group Paper $15.99 Tolkien Devin Brown This is a winsome, whimsical look at the obscure scholar whose work has delighted fans for more than 75 years. Find out more about J. R. R. Tolkien before part three of The Hobbit Movie releases this December. Abingdon Press Paper $14.99 Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good A New Mitford Novel Jan Karon Welcome back to Mitford. Following his retirement and a trip to Ireland, Father Tim and Cynthia are back in town with plenty to do. Renew your friendships with Dooley, his brother Sammy, Hope Murphy and all the Mitford citizens. The Penguin Group Hardcover $27.95 Also Available: Large Print Edition $27.95 Audio Book $45.00 6 EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION The Color of Justice Ace Collins Almost 50 years after his grandfather is murdered, Clark Coop returns to Justice, Mississippi, and sets up his own law practice. His first case involves an African American victim and a white suspect and may even uncover his grandfather’s killer as well. Abingdon Press Paper $14.99 Not all items are available in all store locations. Prices may vary. Radical Spirituality Undistorted God Jason Storbakken This Brooklyn minister offers a fresh approach to living the Gospel on the edges. He believes that we are called to a more radical form of discipleship and to be a counterwitness to our prevailing culture in our spirituality and way of life. Orbis Books Paper $25.00 Ray Waddle Clear out the noise and find divine meaning in the most unexpected places: in writing, in walking, in music, in bread and wine, in worship, in the very name of Jesus. Abingdon Press Paper $15.99 The Answer to Bad Religion is Not No Religion Martin Thielen If you think the only logical response to bad religion is to leave Christianity completely, then this book is for you! Martin Thielen believes that there is an alternative to abandoning religion: good religion – grace-filled, loving, inclusive and hopeful. Westminster John Knox Press Paper $15.00 Their Name Is Today Johann Christoph Arnold Hostile forces are robbing children of a healthy childhood, and courageous parents and teachers are standing up against these threats. Arnold suggests creative ways to help children flourish and lessen the influences of technology, academic pressure, materialism, over-diagnosis and the decline of play and outdoor activities. Plough Publishing Paper $14.00 Good News Steven Charleston Conflict is inevitable. Fighting is not. Bishop Charleston uses the teachings of the gospel to present a path to reconciliation that embraces justice, compassion and forgiveness. Discussion questions, gospel reflections, covenants and prayer, and a Leader’s Guide are included. Forward Movement Paper $4.00 Can You Let Go of a Grudge? Frank Desiderio, CSP In this guide through the issues that prevent us from forgiving, Desiderio presents a five-step process that will help readers let go of a grudge and, if it’s the right thing to do, be reconciled. Paulist Press Paper $16.95 You Can Adopt Without Debt Julie Gumm Many families want to adopt, but just don’t have the funds to do so. Gumm shares proven strategies from her own and others’ experiences that include applying for grants, creative budgeting and fund-raising. Full of encouragement and helpful tips for adoptive parents. Abingdon Press Paper $15.99 Victorious Living E. Stanley Jones These spiritual classics make a well-deserved comeback, with a new foreword by Len Sweet. Written in the 1930’s by an admired missionary and evangelist and confidante of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Mahatma Gandhi and an inspiration to Dr. Martin Luther King, E. Stanley Jones sought to respond to inquirers who had come to him morally and spiritually defeated. He continues to be an encouragement for readers today. Abingdon Press Paper $15.99 Also Available: Abundant Living Paper $15.99 Not all items are available in all store locations. Prices may vary. EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION 7 The Ox-Herder and the Good Shepherd The Holy Longing Ronald Rolheiser Be led from restlessness to peace. In a world that more often than not doubts the credibility of God and the Church, Rohlheiser cuts through the misunderstanding and confusion to explain the essentials of spiritual life and leads readers to an authentic and healthy spiritual life. Random House Paper $15.00 Addison Hodges Hart The Ten Ox-Herding Pictures use the metaphor of a young ox-herder searching for his lost ox, a path of contemplative spirituality. This book shows the common vision with the teachings of Christ, the Good Shepherd, who guides us to God. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Paper $15.00 Sacred Fire Ronald Rolheiser In this follow-up to The Holy Longing, Rohlheiser continues his search for an accessible and penetrating Christian spirituality. Taking readers on a journey through the dark night of the senses and of the spirit, we emerge, embracing the struggle, and are urged on to a deep and lasting intimacy with God. Random House Hardcover $25.00 Tokens These small pocket tokens are designed to keep in your pocket or to share with a loved one. Each includes a story card and is poly-bagged. $2.25-$3.25 each. Handcrafted in the USA! Handcrafted Pewter Pewter $2.25-$3.25 ea. Soul Feast Labyrinths The labyrinth is viewed as a metaphor for life’s journey and offers lessons as we walk the path. Tracing the labyrinth can assist us to meditate, pray, address challenges and find peace and serenity. The Chartres Labyrinth includes a stylus for tracing the path. The Cretan Labyrinth is considered a finger lab and is very soft and soothing. Both labyrinths include a velour bag and gift card. Handcrafted in the USA! Handcrafted Pewter Cretan Labyrinth $24.00 Chartres Labyrinth 28.00 $ 8 EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION Newly Revised Edition Marjorie J. Thompson In this update of the spiritual classic, beloved author Marjorie Thompson introduces spiritual disciplines and helps readers implement, develop and nurture those practices. Many new additions, including a chapter on Sabbath-keeping, make this edition of Soul Feast a must-have! Westminster John Knox Press Paper $17.00 Walking the Labyrinth Travis Scholl One day Travis Scholl discovered a labyrinth in his neighborhood. As he began to walk it, he found this ancient practice offered a much-needed path away from life’s demands, allowing him to encounter God in quiet solitude. Scholl weaves his own journey through a labyrinth with the Gospel of Mark’s telling of the twists and turns of Jesus’ life. The forty reflections are ideal for daily reading during Lent or any time of the year. InterVarsity Press Paper $16.00 Not all items are available in all store locations. Prices may vary. Descending Dove Like a Child Rev. Timothy J. Mooney Exploring Jesus’ words from Matthew 18:2-4, this unique spiritual resource provides over twenty-five spiritual practices to help readers cultivate childlike ways of attention, self-awareness, joy and resilience in their inner lives, as well as in their relationships with others. Skylight Paths Publishing Paper $16.99 The Soul’s Journey An Artist’s Approach to the Stations of the Cross Kathrin Burleson, artwork and text Walk the historic tradition of the Stations of the Cross in a new way. This beautiful coffee table book features the paintings of Kathrin Burleson, as well as soul-searching reflections on her creative process and spiritual journey. Theological meditations for each station by Katharine Jefferts Schori and Alberto R. Cutie. 9” x 12” size. Forward Movement Hardcover $40.00 Coming in November Fully Alive John Main John Main, a Benedictine monk who died in 1982, was an influential spiritual teacher who popularized the practice of contemplative prayer, a tradition that had been lost since the era of the Desert Fathers. The lessons gathered in this book offer a practical prayer companion for every stage of the contemplative pilgrimage. Orbis Books Paper $15.00 Not all items are available in all store locations. Prices may vary. Shelove Visianit, artist Made in concert with fair trade practices, this graceful peace dove is created by hand in Haiti from discarded 55-gallon steel oil drums. This metal sculpture has been coated by the artist with a clear varnish that keeps it looking great indoors and out. The dove’s wing is crafted to bend forward for a 3-dimensional effect. 11” wide x 12.5” high. Beyond Borders Haitian Metal Art $28.00 John 3:16 Promise Cross Shelove Visianit, artist Beautifully handcrafted in Haiti from discarded 55-gallon steel oil drums, this unique cross not only depicts the scripture of John 3:16, but symbolizes the best craftsmanship in upcycled art and a global commitment to fair trade. 15” wide x 24” high, this cross is created for enjoyment indoors and out. Beyond Borders Haitian Metal Art $76.00 The Rebirthing of God John Philip Newell Internationally respected spiritual leader and author John Philip Newell explores eight major features of a new birthing of Christianity, using the holy island of Iona as an icon of new beginnings. Skylight Paths Publishing Hardcover $19.99 The Making of an Ordinary Saint Nathan Foster Collaborating with his father, Richard, Nathan Foster explores the classic spiritual disciplines in fresh, creative ways. He shares engaging personal stories that show how these ancient practices can help us live more like Jesus in everyday life. Baker Publishing Group Paper $14.99 EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION 9 Dear Abba: Morning and Evening Prayer The Vinedresser’s Notebook Brennan Manning with John Blase Completed shortly before his death, Manning laid out a month’s worth of honest prayers to Abba (God). The morning and evening entries each present a Scripture passage, a select entry from Manning’s contemporary spiritual classics and a concluding “Dear Abba” prayer. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Paper $10.00 Judith Sutera Few of us have any idea of the deep levels of symbolism that grapevines and vine tending have in the Bible. This 40-day devotional offers visual meditations combined with short reflections about the spiritual life. Use for personal devotions or in a group setting. Abingdon Press Paper $15.99 The Monastery of the Heart Joan Chittister Joan Chittister invites readers to become within ourselves “monastics of the heart”. She builds on the ancient Rule of Benedict and shows us new ways of meaningful living in the very center of our own world – without ever withdrawing from it. BlueBridge/United Tribes Media Inc. Paper $13.95 Silent Compassion Finding God in Contemplation Divine silence is more than the absence of noise. Richard Rohr, a well-known and beloved author, focuses on finding God in the depths of silence and invites readers into its living presence. Franciscan Media Paper $12.99 Also Available: Audio Book A Mystic Garden Gunilla Norris Any time we make a garden, even a tiny one, we are both tilling the soil and cultivating the soul. Norris’ lyrical primer on the spirituality of gardening affirms the garden as a place where we may experience a real sense of connections. BlueBridge/United Tribes Media Inc. Paper $12.95 The Restoration Project Christopher H. Martin Exploring the heart of The Rule of Saint Benedict, this book weaves prayer, poetry and art with contemporary stories of brokenness, joy and discovery to lead readers to a place of spiritual renewal. Forward Movement Paper $15.00 10 EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION Get Over Yourself; God’s Here! Kate Moorehead A book of Lenten meditations for individuals and small groups. “With her brisk mixture of stories, memories, questions and rueful musings, Kate Moorehead conducts her readers on a 40-day walk through an experience of repentance that is anything but bleak. Rather, it is soul-satisfying.” – Barbara Cawthorne St. Mark’s Press Paper $14.00 Disciplines 2015 Rita Collett, editor This devotional guide is for Christians who want to delve deeper into scripture and apply it to their daily lives. Fifty-three writers from diverse Christian backgrounds share messages of hope, challenge and joy. Each daily reading includes a focal scripture passage, a meditation related to the scripture and a prayer or suggestion for reflection. Upper Room Books Paper $14.00 Also Available: Enlarged-Print Edition Paper $17.00 Not all items are available in all store locations. Prices may vary. Openings Second Edition Rev. Larry J. Peacock Readers can move closer to God one day at a time, through reading the Psalms and practicing prayer in ways many may not have imagined before. Helpful guidance for anyone hungry for a richer prayer life. New updated edition. Skylight Paths Publishing Paper $18.99 Jesus Daily: 365 Interactive Devotions Aaron Tabor, MD A 365 day devotional on themes from Facebook’s #1 “most engaging page” in the world, Jesus Daily. Hachette Book Group Hardcover $16.00 The Lord and His Prayer N. T. Wright One of the new series of Bible studies by N. T. Wright, The Lord and His Prayer contains the essence of Christian teaching on prayer. A devotional guide for both mature Christians and beginners. Other books in this seven book Bibles study series include: The Way of the Lord: Christian Pilgrimage Today and Following Jesus: Biblical Reflections on Discipleship. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Paper $11.00 Slowing Time Barbara Mahany One may not need to venture beyond the home-front to discover what matters most in life. Mahany believes that the sacred is all around and that making room for God will illuminate the godly specks in the everyday. Abingdon Press Paper $15.99 Seeing & Believing: Reflections for Faith Robert Boak Slocum This collection of images and meditations provides a starting point for your own reflections. Questions follow each image and there are plenty of lined and blank pages to record your thoughts and prayers. Forward Movement Paper $15.00 Daily Prayer for All Seasons The Standing Commission on Liturgy Music “Praying the hours” reminds us that God walks with us throughout each day and that the community of faith comes together whether we are united in one place or not. This edition complements the Book of Common Prayer and offers a complete service on one or two pages, eliminating the need to shuffle between prayer book and hymnal. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $18.00 Also Available: Spanish Edition Paper $18.00 Table Graces and Family Graces Each one includes thirty prayers and is designed to stand on a tabletop or counter with the same prayer viewed on both sides. Pray together at your parish hall, church school, lunchroom, and at home with these easy-to-read study books. One copy of each is included. Forward Movement Spiral Bound Set of Two $20.00 A Guide to Prayer for All Who Walk with God Reuben P. Job and Norman Shawchuck These daily readings, which follow the church year, draw from the history of Christian spirituality and feature such authors as Francis of Assisi, Teresa of Avila, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Sue Monk Kidd, Henri Nouwen and many others. Upper Room Books Paper $20.00 Deluxe Leather Edition 49.00 $ Not all items are available in all store locations. Prices may vary. EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION 11 At the Edge of Life Richard L. Morgan With many years serving as a pastor, hospice chaplain and friend to dying persons, Morgan offers perspective and advice to people coping with the impending death of a loved one. Personal stories and Scripture lead readers into a question and prayer, giving them confidence as companions to the dying. Upper Room Books Paper $9.99 The Book of Not So Common Prayer Linda McCullough Moore Do you desire a deeper and more meaningful prayer life? Moore’s own life was transformed from one who prayed on the run to one who prays four times a day. This beautifully written handbook will inspire you to embark on a new adventure in faith. Abingdon Press Paper $15.99 Experiencing Heaven Sarabeth Browne Interest in the topic of heaven has never been stronger. This one-of-a-kind devotional offers readers daily affirmations in discovering a vision of heaven that is strong and real, solidly grounded in Scripture. Hachette Book Group Hardcover Mercy & Melons Lisa Nichols Hickman The practice of praying the alphabet is as timeless as the Old Testament. Each chapter focuses on a letter of the alphabet and an accompanying spiritual practice, encouraging readers to see the word made flesh in the nouns, and then asks the reader to respond to the prayer. Abingdon Press Paper $15.99 Glimpsing Heaven Judy Bachrach Investigative reporter Judy Bachrach has interviewed and collected accounts of physicians, nurses, scientists and those who have experienced clinical death and have returned. She redefines the meaning of both life and death, revealing both the uncertainty and the surprising joys of life after death. Random House Paper $15.00 Preparing an Episcopal Funeral Rob Boulter and Kenneth Koehler Funeral planning is one of the most challenging things a family or priest may ever do. This simple guide explains Episcopal theology of celebrating a life alongside grief, and offers practical help with the funeral arrangements. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $7.50 12 EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION 16.00 $ What’s in a Phrase? Marilyn Chandler McEntyre “In the fullness of time”, “Fearfully and wonderfully made”, “In the beauty of holiness”. This book is an invitation to linger as you reflect on more than 50 familiar biblical phrases. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Paper $14.00 The Painting Table Roger Hutchison This book is for anyone who may be grieving the death of a loved one, struggling in a relationship or facing a major transition in life. It offers hope and invites readers to draw pictures, record memories and celebrate living through the creation of something new. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $10.00 Prayers for People Who Say They Can’t PRAY Donna Schaper Sometimes, the times we most need to pray are when we are least able to. For believers, unbelievers, wanna-be believers and might-havebeen believers, this book introduces new ways of prayer and honest, invitational thinking about what prayer really is. Abingdon Press Paper $16.99 Not all items are available in all store locations. Prices may vary. The Step Stone Bible Common English Bible The CEB now includes the in-depth references of a Bible handbook, all in one volume: introductions, sidebar articles, charts, graphs, maps and much more. For all levels of experience in Bible study. Common English Bible Hardcover $34.99 Love is from God Bible with Apocrypha Common English Bible Thinline Softcover Common English Bible The CEB Thinline editions are easy to read with generous 9-point type and bulk that is thinner than an inch. Common English Bible Paper $14.99 New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha New Revised Standard Version 4th Edition A perfect choice for giftgiving or personal study, this edition of the NRSV is full of study helps. Gold edges, ribbon markers and thumb-indexed. Oxford University Press Black Genuine Leather Common English Bible For much of the 20th century, Hatch Show Prints, a downtown Nashville landmark, has designed vibrant posters for Southern entertainment. They have now partnered with the Common English Bible for a series of creative new covers. Abingdon Press Paper $24.99 Coming in December The CEB Study Bible with Apocrypha Common English Bible With its commitment to both accuracy and modern English readability, the typical reader or worshipper is able to understand the CEB with ease. Common English Bible Hardcover $59.99 Doing the Bible Better Marek P. Zabriskie This evangelist for biblical literacy and spiritual nourishment challenges Episcopalians to learn more about the Bible. He shares his program of a daily disciplined spiritual practice that has been successful and has transformed parishes and lives. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $19.00 The Bible Tells Me So Peter Enns Christians have had it drilled into them that their job is to defend the Bible against any challenge. But, what if God wants us to debate and wrestle with scripture? Enns exposes Christians’ fear-based contradictory beliefs and shows a new way forward. HarperOne Hardcover $25.99 95.00 $ Also Available: Hardcover $45.00 A Journey with Matthew: The 50 Day Bible Challenge Marek P. Zabriskie, editor Learn about the wisdom, lessons and parables shared by Matthew, one of the great apostles and evangelists. This journey through his Gospel includes fifty days of scripture readings, meditations, questions and prayers. Spiritual leaders, such as Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, Kate Moorehead and Becca Stevens, serve as guides. Forward Movement Paper $15.00 Feasting on the Gospels – Luke Volume 1 Cynthia A. Jarvis and E. Elizabeth Johnson, editors Part of a seven-volume series, Feasting on the Gospels – Luke includes completely new material covering every passage in the Gospel and offers a unique resource for lectionary and non-lectionary preachers alike. Westminster John Knox Press Hardcover $40.00 Coming in November Also Available: Feasting on the Gospels – Luke, Volume 2 Hardcover $40.00 EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION 13 C. S. Lewis and the Crisis of a Christian Gregory S. Cootsona C. S. Lewis has long been recognized as a beloved author of children’s literature and an apologist for Christian belief to a skeptical modern world. In this volume, Gregory S. Cootsona shows readers how Lewis can also serve as a guide to the ups and downs of the Christian journey. Westminster John Knox Press Paper $16.00 Skirting Heresy The Life & Times of Margery Kempe Elizabeth MacDonald The life of this saint of the Anglican Church is a model, for all, of a deep dedication to a life centered in Jesus Christ. Margery Kempe was a visionary, a mystic, a pilgrim, a rebel. She escaped burning at the stake by the same men who had Joan of Arc put to death. A story of passion and conviction that reads like a novel. Franciscan Media Paper $16.99 Making All Things Well Isobel de Gruchy Isobel de Gruchy explores Julian of Norwich’s Showings, drawing on their wisdom and bringing them into relevance for contemporary life. The author is a gifted poet and, based on the Classics of Western Spirituality book, expresses the thoughts of Julian in her own verses. Paulist Press Paper $16.95 Convictions Marcus J. Borg Marcus Borg surveys the most significant conversations and personalities of life, in order to reflect on what matters most, both for the church and for Americans. Meditating on what makes us feel at home, he calls all American Christians to create communities that specialize in hope and transformation. HarperOne Hardcover $25.99 The Grave Robber Mark Batterson This New York Times bestselling author and minister brings to life the seven miracles of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of John and offers readers the assurance that God still performs the miraculous today. Baker Publishing Group Hardcover $22.99 Learning To Walk in the Dark Barbara Brown Taylor Barbara Brown Taylor calls people to move beyond “full-solar “spirituality to explore all that God has to teach us. This can only come through times of physical, metaphorical and spiritual darkness. With her characteristic charm and literary wisdom, she guides us through a spirituality of the nighttime and offers strength and hope to face life’s challenging moments. HarperOne Hardcover $24.99 14 EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land Ruth Everhart Ruth Everhart jumped at the opportunity to travel to the Holy Land when it was given. Little did she know just how demanding, yet ultimately rewarding, her transformation from Presbyterian minister, wife, and mom to pilgrim would be. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Paper $18.00 Eager To Love The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi Richard Rohr Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved of all saints, was at once very traditional and entirely revolutionary in the ways of holiness. A standing paradox, he stood barefoot on the earth, yet touched the heavens; he was grounded in the Church, yet instinctively moved toward the cosmos; he lived happily inside the visible and tangible, yet both suffered and rejoiced in the invisible. Franciscan Media Hardcover $21.99 Also Available: Audio Book Not all items are available in all store locations. Prices may vary. William Stringfellow Essential Writings William Stringfellow Discover more about the life of this gadfly in the Episcopal church. A radical lay theologian and social critic, he levied a prophetic critique against a wide range of institutions – the church, seminaries, economic structures and the idolatries of the modern war-making state. Orbis Books Paper $22.00 When Saint Francis Saved the Church Joan Chittister Essential Writings Joan Chittister One of the most popular and prophetic religious voices today, she has explored the deepest questions of human existence (love, suffering and death, the quest for happiness and the meaning of life), has probed the word of God, and has addressed the burning issues of our time. This volume captures her spirit and her message for readers, including reflections on why she remains in the church and what sustains her faith. Orbis Books Paper $22.00 Julian’s Gospel Jon M. Sweeney Sweeney, author of numerous popular books on St. Francis, as well as the recent bestseller, The Pope Who Quit, offers a surprising new look at the world’s most popular saint. He shows how this beloved, but often-mythologized character, created a spiritual vision for the ages and may very well have rescued the Christian faith. Ave Maria Press Hardcover $22.00 The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me Carter Heyward and Janine Lehane, editors As we approach the 40th anniversary of the irregular ordination of the group of women who became known as the “Philadelphia Eleven”, the authors gather the writings of Sue Hiatt, considered “bishop of women” and leader of the movement that led to that momentous occasion. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $18.00 Veronica Mary Rolf Rolf offers a convincing reconstruction of Julian’s life in 14th century Norwich, along with a comprehensive chapter-bychapter commentary on her Revelations, which is rendered here in a new and faithful translation from the Middle English. Orbis Books Paper $30.00 Bible Women All Their Words and Why They Matter Lindsay Hardin Freeman Step into God’s sacred circle of mothers, grandmothers, warriors, prophets, prostitutes and murderers. Freeman identifies every woman who speaks in the Bible, providing their words, context and historical background. Questions at the end of each chapter encourage individual or small-group study and reflection. Forward Movement Paper $22.00 The Story of the Philadelphia Eleven The Wisdom of the Beguines Darlene O’Dell Darlene O’Dell tells the story of the historic ordination, introducing readers to the eleven women involved, the paths that brought them together on that day – and what has changed (or not changed) in the life of the church over the intervening years. Released in anticipation of the 40th anniversary of the ordinations. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $28.00 Laura Swan The Beguines were laywomen, not nuns, who did not take solemn vows nor live in monasteries. But, they were a phenomenal movement that swept across Europe. What can we learn from these women with unusual business acumen and their deep commitment to the poor and marginalized? BlueBridge/United Tribes Media Inc. Hardcover $16.95 Not all items are available in all store locations. Prices may vary. EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION 15 New Clothes John Newton How does the Church serve the needs of those altogether unfamiliar with the Gospel and those who have become overly familiar with it? This practical and accessible book refreshes historic Christian doctrines and lays out the orthodox Christian message of hope in a way that speaks to both groups. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $19.00 The Rite Place Shawn M. Schreiner and Dennis E. Northway Grace Episcopal Church, Oak Park, Illinois, has become a model for how to engage all generations in an experiential and fully inclusive Eucharistic liturgy. The Rite Place is a 30-minute service designed for young children and their households to welcome worship for all ages. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $24.00 A House of Prayer Thomas R. Steagald Join the movement from isolation to serenity and abiding connectedness. The author incorporates memoir, travelogue, reflection on Scripture, church history and psychology as he builds a compelling case for congregations to put more focus on praying as a community. Upper Room Paper $16.00 Red, Brown, Yellow, Black, White Leroy Barber with Velma Maia Thomas Drawing upon two decades of mission experience, Leroy Barber exposes the racial divisions within Christian ministries and offers practical and comprehensive solutions for promoting diversity. Hachette Book Group Hardcover $24.00 16 EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION The Agile Church Dwight J. Zscheile Taking one page from the Bible and another from Silicon Valley, the author brings theological insights together with cutting-edge thinking on organizational innovation to help churches flourish in a time of profound uncertainty and spiritual opportunity. Study guide included. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $18.00 Practicing Christian Patience Jeffrey L. Bullock Patience may be the least understood and least practiced of the Christian virtues. The author has long wrestled with the notion that the church has to get out there and sell itself and offers patience as an alternative way to address current issues and church growth. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $14.00 A Church Beyond Belief William L. Sachs and Michael S. Bos As we move beyond the “emergent” or “missional” church paradigm, pastors are discovering that people, especially the younger generation, are coming to church not as believers, but to find a place to belong – with or without faith. The authors suggest new and effective approaches to help churches make vital connections. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $24.00 Marked for Mission Sharon Ely Pearson and Bronwyn Clark Skov Emerging Episcopalian adults ages 15-25 are seeking ways to put their faith into action and claim their “power”. These prayers and reflections help young people do just that – live out their faith at home, church, community and beyond. Church Publishing Inc. Kivar $16.00 Not all items are available in all store locations. Prices may vary. City of God Embracing Forgiveness Sara Miles This powerful narrative describes the events of a single Ash Wednesday when Sara Miles took ashes to the streets to mark the foreheads of strangers, exploring the powerful and surprising relationships between individuals, God, and community. Hachette Book Group Paper $16.00 Barbara Cawthorne Crafton with Tim Scorer Like other programs in the series, Embracing Forgiveness features two components, purchased separately: (1) a DVD with five 5-10 minute presentations, followed by a video of the guest lecturer interacting with a small group and (2) a participant’s workbook containing all the material needed by both the participants and the facilitator. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $12.95 Building Faith Brick by Brick Emily Slichter Given One congregation realized that there was a large group of first-grade boys who needed to engage in a new way of interacting with the biblical story. So, the author dug deep into the well of creativity and an enormous bin of Legos® to develop lesson plans for 30 Old Testament and 24 New Testament stories. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $29.95 Also Available: DVD $39.95 Embracing an Alternative Orthodoxy Richard Rohr with Tim Scorer The 5-session study with DVD (5-10 minute) presentations explores five topics central to Franciscan theology and practice. Participants’ guides for adults and young adults include all the material needed by them and the facilitator. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $12.95 Also Available: God Yahweh Allah Katia Mrowiec, Michel Kubler, Antoine Sfeir Questions, both simple and complex, are posed by young people on the three great religions: Christianity, Judaism and Islam. These questions and their answers will help in understanding one’s own religion, as well as learning about others. Paulist Press Hardcover $19.95 DVD $39.95 My Faith, My Life Revised edition Jenifer Gamber For teen study and confirmation preparation, this book can serve as a curriculum for helping teens discover Scripture, church history, sacraments, the meaning and practice of prayer and what ministry means in the lives of real teens today. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $20.00 Also Available: Leader’s Guide $14.00 The Bible’s Yes to Same-Sex Marriage Mark Achtemeier Mark Achtemeier shares the story of his journey from a conservative opponent of gay rights to an activist for gay marriage and a fully inclusive church where the Scripture reveals God’s good news about love and marriage for gay and straight people alike. Westminster John Knox Press Paper $17.00 Not all items are available in all store locations. Prices may vary. Your Living Compass Scott Stoner Living Compass is a church-based faith and wellness program designed for individuals and small groups. Readers engage in a 10-week, selfguided wellness retreat consisting of daily readings, plus questions that guide the user to make small, meaningful action steps. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $18.00 EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION 17 Jesus Was an Episcopalian, and You Can Be One Too Spanish edition Chris Yaw This best selling book is now available in Spanish. Perfect for Newcomers or Confirmation classes, it invites anyone to take a fresh look at the Episcopal Church. Study guide and free videos available also. Also available in English. Leader Resources Paper $14.95 Episcopal Questions, Episcopal Answers Ian S. Markham and C. K. Robertson Q&A: a quick, easy way to learn. Find out: what Episcopalians believe about the Bible, infant baptism, the Virgin Birth, evil and suffering, why the Prayer Book is so important, how church decisions are made and more. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $14.00 The Episcopal Way Volume 1 Eric H. F. Law and Stephanie Spellers The authors explore seismic shifts in American life and the opportunities and challenges each presents to the church today. With passion, creativity and wisdom, they call for a return to Episcopal basics and insist that faithfully engaging a changing world might be the most truly Anglican practice of all. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $14.00 A History of the Episcopal Church Third Revised Edition Robert Prichard This thorough, carefully researched history sets church events against the background of social changes. This third revised edition is up-to-date through the events of the 2012 General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $40.00 Looking Forward, Looking Backward Fredrica Harris Thompsett, editor This new book gauges the impact and implications of women’s ordination on today and tomorrow. The editor draws upon a rich variety of writers and thinkers to explore the past, present and future effects of women’s ordination on the church. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $14.00 Cherry Keepsake Box A perfect gift, this solid cherry keepsake box features a hand-enameled Episcopal Shield with pewter finish. Gift boxed and comes with an engraving plate. 4.5” x 6” Terra Sancta Guild Cherry Keepsake Box $34.95 A B Episcopal Calendars, Planners and Diaries A)The Episcopal Liturgical Appointment Calendar 13 Months $15.00 That They May Be One? C. Franklin Brookhart and Gregory V. Palmer, co-editors The Episcopal Church and The United Methodist Church are developing an official relationship, working toward mutual recognition of ministry and Eucharistic presidency. The authors are leaders in their respective denominations, as well as personal friends, and have collected essays by various gifted writers who discuss the aspects of a more intentional shared ministry. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $16.00 18 EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION B)Christian Pocket Diary 13 Month Leatherette $12.00 C)Christian Planning Calendar 16 Months Spiral Bound C 12.00 $ D)Episcopal Church Lesson Calendar 12 Months $12.00 D Signed, Sealed, Delivered Sharon Ely Pearson Following a history of how the rite of confirmation came about and its implications for youth and adults in the church today, voices in the Episcopal Church offer fresh viewpoints here in a conversational format to engage readers. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $18.00 Let Us Pray Jennie Turrell The beautiful illustrations and ageappropriate text help children ages 2-8 follow the liturgy and participate in ways that are appropriate for them. Written with “consultation” with her young son, who was present, aware and sharing in the Eucharist more than his mother realized. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $10.00 When the Bishop Comes to Visit A Lector’s Guide & Commentary to the Revised Common Lectionary Years A, B and C J. Ted Blakley For those who read Scripture in worship, and for use in personal and small group Bible study. Included are a commentary for each reading, suggestions on reading the text aloud and pronunciation guide. St. Mark’s Press Paper $25.00 Revised Common Lectionary Pew/Desktop Edition This edition includes the 3-year cycle of readings for Sundays, Holy Days and special occasions of the church year (Lesson, Psalm, Epistle, Gospel) with Response texts taken from for BCP when possible. St. Mark’s Press Flexible Lexatone Cover 25.00 $ Brook H. Packard Barbara Desrosiers, illustrator This interactive book for children and families describes the ministry of a bishop, including symbols and apparel, in preparation for the visit and worship. Especially appropriate for confirmands. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $12.00 Celebrating Liturgical Time J. Neil Alexander This newest installment in the Celebrating series is an overview of liturgical theology. It is ideal for students, clergy and church members who seek to strengthen their knowledge – and parochial practice – of liturgical timekeeping and the Daily Office. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $20.00 Praying the Scriptures Jeremiah Williamson For parishes seeking to broaden their experience of corporate prayer, these prayers carry the lectionary-based themes of the hymns, lessons and sermon into the service, and create a fresh and focused worship experience. Church Publishing Inc. Paper $20.00 Also Available: Lectern and Gospel Editions Being Christian: Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, Prayer Rowan Williams Despite huge differences in Christian thinking and practice both today and in past centuries, four basic elements of Christianity have remained constant: baptism, the Bible, the Eucharist and prayer. Questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Paper $10.00 Saint Augustine’s Prayer Book David Cobb and Derek Olsen, editors This book of prayer and practice will help readers develop strong habits of prayer. Revised and edited for today’s readers, this leather-bound edition will be a handsome gift or addition to one’s library. Forward Movement Leatherbound 28.00 $ EPISCOPAL BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION 19 Book of Common Prayer Book of Common Prayer Personal-Sized Deluxe Edition 5” x 7” White, Black, Blue, Red or Burgundy Bonded Leather Church Publishing Inc. Basic Pew Edition 5” x 7” – Red or Black Hardcover Church Publishing Inc. 20.00 $ 46.00 $ Also Available: Chapel Edition 4” x 6” – Red Hardcover 18.00 $ Chancel Edition 6” x 8” — Blue Hardcover 32.00 $ Top 10 T-Shirt Heavyweight, pre-shrunk 100% cotton with screen-printed Episcopal shield on the front and Robin Williams’ “Top 10 Reasons for Being an Episcopalian” on the back. Available in red, white or navy. Episcopal Marketplace Small to XL $22.00 XXL $26.00 Book of Common Prayer Large-Print Edition For those who need a larger print prayer book, the 14-point type, lay-flat binding and trim 6.25” x 9.25” size are a welcome addition to the family of BCP editions. Church Publishing Inc. Kivar $39.95 Large-Print Edition Book of Common Prayer and 1982 Hymnal 6” x 8” – Red or Black Genuine Leather Church Publishing Inc. 98.00 $ For more information about an Episcopal Bookstore in your area — www.episcopalbooksellers.org
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