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» Children & Families (page 1)

» Evangelism & Outreach (page 2)

» Practices (page 3)

» Prayer (pages 4-6)

» Sacraments (page 7)

» Seasonal (pages 8-9)

» Spanish & Bilingual (page 10)

» About The Episcopal Church (pages 11-12)

Family Prayer#145 Praying together forms a healthy spiritual practice your children will rely on for years to come. Selected for use by the whole family, graces and prayers include: Grace at Mealtime, For Our Family, A Blessing, For Joy in God’s Creation, For a Special Day, For Help, For the Day’s Work, For Guidance, and many more.

For Godparents#584 The opportunity to be a godparent or sponsor at the baptism of a child calls for thinking about your faith and the responsibilities you assume in this new role. This popular pamphlet offers helpful instruction about both the day of baptism and the special lifelong relationship that follows.

Teaching Children to Pray#2023 How can we encourage authenticity, simplicity, and intentionality in our lives of prayer with little ones? With simple, practical insight on how and when to introduce prayer times, Teaching Children to Pray invites us to embrace the privilege of bringing a conversation with God to the young people in our lives.

TeachingChildren to

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Rachel Jones

Raising Children Of Faith#2100 This guide presents seven important concepts to aid in raising children of faith. These realistic, simple suggestions will help you build on the small teaching moments encountered every day to weave faith into the fabric of your child’s life.

Grow Christians: Faith and Families#2492 Raising children with a strong faith is the hope of many parents, grandparents, and other loving adults. This pamphlet offers seven simple ways to support growing Christians in your own home and is informed by the popular Forward Movement blog, www.GrowChristians.org.

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Children & Holy Communion#2071 Jesus intended his grace to be for all—including children. Jesus welcomes them into the loving sacrament of Holy Communion, allowing children to express their relationship with him. This pamphlet explores and answers questions about children’s participation in communion and makes suggestions about how to talk to children about this important sacrament.

The Jesus Movement#2414 Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry invites us to respond to God’s call to be “the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement in this world.” At his installation as the 27th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry offered a rousing sermon on what it means to join the Jesus Movement—living as faithful followers and sharing the Good News with the world. Embrace Bishop Curry’s challenge for The Episcopal Church and his vision for our future in this pamphlet—and share it with your entire congregation!

Evangelism for Everyone#2453 Sharing our faith—being evangelists—is simply sharing the good news of the unending, incredible love of God. It should be easy, but many folks approach the idea of evangelism with trepidation. Frank Logue, canon to the ordinary in the Diocese of Georgia, explores what it means to be bearers of Christ’s Good News and why we are all called to be evangelists, using our particular gifts and talents.

Practicing Evangelism#2454 We know we should share our faith, but the concept of evangelism can seem overwhelming or scary to some. Scott Gunn, executive director of Forward Movement, offers concrete ways we can share the Good News of Jesus Christ to our friends and neighbors. He even includes some sample conversation starters!

El Movimiento de Jesús en la Iglesia Episcopal#2415 El obispo presidente Michael B. Curry nos invita a responder al llamado de Dios de ser “la rama episcopal del Movimiento de Jesús en el mundo”. Al ser instalado como 27º obispo presidente de la Iglesia Episcopal, el Rvdmo. Michael B. Curry pronunció una vibrante homilía en la que explicó qué significa ser parte del Movimiento de Jesús, ser fieles seguidores y compartir las Buenas Nuevas con el mundo. ¡Acepte el desafío que el obispo Curry le hace a la Iglesia Episcopal y lavisión de nuestro futuro que describe en este folleto, y compártalo con toda su congregación!

See more Spanish and bilingual pamphlets on page 10

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Way of Love#2542 Using the powerful prose of Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry and the Forward Movement bullet points you’ve come to know and trust, we explore how to live into The Way of Love as we continue the Jesus Movement.

The Spiritual Practice of Decluttering#2170 How can we clear our space, time, and minds from the clutter that keeps us from seeking and listening to God? Donna Schaper offers tangible ways to adopt decluttering as a spiritual practice. 

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The Disciple’s Way#1800 A reprint of Forward Movement’s classic first pamphlet, The Disciple’s Way outlines the way of life for which all Episcopalians should strive. Drafted by Canon Gilbert P. Symons for the original Forward Movement commission, established at General Convention in 1934, it explores the seven steps of the Disciple’s Way: Turn, Follow, Learn, Pray, Share, Serve, and Worship. Clear and concise, The Disciple’s Way reminds us of our greater task, and provides a guide for accomplishing it. 

Walking the Labyrinth#1879 Explore the ancient roots and Christian meaning of this increasingly popular spiritual tool. It explains the three stages of the labyrinth journey—releasing, receiving, and returning—and provides themes for reflection along with prayers for meditation. 

Keeping Sabbath#2193 Keeping Sabbath may be one of the hardest commandments to observe. We live in a time famine, a 24/7 culture where the line between work and personal is blurred and shrinking. This pamphlet explores the importance of Sabbath andoffers concrete, practical ways to set aside time for rest and renewal in our own lives.

A Tip or a Tithe?#2095 This introduction to the practice of intentional giving—giving out of gratitude for all God has given us—explains why to make a pledge to your church, ways to think about giving in general, and how to work toward a tithe.

Stewardship as a Way of Life#2070 Stewardship is about how we share and nurture all the gifts God has given us-- including our bodies, time, talents, estates, and even Creation. In exploring the various components of stewardship, this resource offers a path to integrating stewardship into all aspects of our lives and how congregations can celebrate these different gifts throughout the year.

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Centering Prayer#1448 Centering prayer calls us to loving attentiveness to God in our lives. This pamphlet provides guidelines for practicing centering prayer and answers common questions concerning this popular form of contemplation.

Lectio Divina#2006 Lectio divina, or divine reading, is a four-step approach to reading and praying scripture with its roots in western medieval monasticism. Felicia Smith explains the process behind this popular form of Bible study.

Praying the Anglican Rosary#2015 The Anglican rosary is a variation on the ancient spiritual practice of prayer cords. Sister Diana Dorothea, a member of the Episcopal Community of the Transfiguration, explains the symbolism of the Anglican rosary, offering advice on how to use it along with suggested prayers.

Forward Movement Prayers#159 This offering features two prayers from the inside covers of Forward Day by Day: A Morning Resolve and For Today. Hang them on the refrigerator, share them with friends, keep one in your bag, and another at work—you can rely on these prayers for daily guidance and consolation.

Prayers for Alcoholics#369 This pamphlet highlights the holy seasons of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost as well as additional holy days and observances.

Morning, Noon, and Night Prayers#679 This pamphlet includes brief devotions taken from The Book of Common Prayer for individuals or families to use for prayer in the morning, at noon, at mealtime, and at the close of the day. Now available as a six-page pamphlet with a beautiful cover. Perfect for sharing or inspiring you in your prayer life.

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Body Prayer#2017 Our bodies are designed for worship and prayer, explains Nancy Roth, who offers simple suggestions on breathing, sitting, and movement that awaken our sense of the unity between body and spirit.

Healing Prayer#2044 Healing prayer is a transformative process of inviting God to be present in our lives. Healing is becoming the person God created us to be. Hawley Todd explores healing prayer and addresses frequently asked questions.

Ten Ways to Pray#2056 From the rosary to centering prayer, journaling to icons, this essential resource offers insightful introductions to ten ways to pray that have proved useful to many. Expand your prayer life by exploring the many different avenues to opening yourself to God.

The Five Foundation Stones of Prayer#2094 There are many ways to pray, but most prayers are focused on the five foundations: adoration, thanksgiving, confession, intercession, and petition. This helpful introduction to the basic types of prayer is a useful starting place for beginners and a handy reminder for all.

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Prayers for After Diagnosis#2264 Prayers for After Diagnosis includes prayers for treatment decisions, surgeries, and the ensuing anger; prayers for our work, loved ones and caregivers; and prayers for the ranges of emotion from anger to hope to joy. Donna Schaper helps you pray in language designed to clearly express yourself to God. 

Blessings with Our Animal Companions#2347 Sister Mary Winifred offers reflections on the importance of companion animals and a selection of prayers to pray over our animals. Prayers include blessing and thanksgiving, prayers for adoption and for service animals, and prayers for healing when an animal goes missing or is lost to death.

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Grief#2374 Forward Movement’s newly updated pamphlet on grief offers readers the opportunity to engage some of life’s most difficult moments. This pamphlet strives to gently remind us that whether we find ourselves grieving, or know and love someone who is, we can take comfort in knowing that Jesus loves us, meets us in our pain, offering us companionship, encouragement, and healing.

For Those Who Mourn#2221 Now in its 44th printing, this classic pamphlet was originally written by the Rev. G. Carleton Barnwell after his daughter was killed in a car accident on her way to school. First published by Forward Movement in 1944, some of the language in this tract differs from modern-day usage, but its message continues to provide consolation, comfort, and prayers helpful for those experiencing the many stages of bereavement.

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Teaching Children to Pray#2023 How can we encourage authenticity, simplicity, and intentionality in our lives of prayer with little ones? With simple, practical insight on how and when to introduce prayer times, Teaching Children to Pray invites us to embrace the privilege of bringing a conversation with God to the young people in our lives.

TeachingChildren to

pray

Rachel Jones

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Choose Life: A Faith-Based Approach to Chronic Illness#2543 This pamphlet invites readers into a conversation with Joann Douglas, a woman living with a neurodegenerative disease. Joann’s approach to choosing life in the face of her illness is a wonderful way to encourage people living with a life-changing illness.

The Administration of Holy Communion by Eucharistic Ministers#1071 A 5.5” x 8.5” card with the service “The Administration of Holy Communion by Lay Eucharist Ministers” from The Book of Occasional Services. Includes additional prayers: For Strength and Confidence, For Those Who Live Alone, For the Aged, For Those We Love, For Guidance, and For Quiet Confidence.

Children & Holy Communion#2071 Jesus intended his grace to be for all—including children. Jesus welcomes them into the loving sacrament of Holy Communion, allowing children to express their relationship with him. This pamphlet explores and answers questions about children’s participation in communion and makes suggestions about how to talk tochildren about this important sacrament.

An Acolyte’s Ministry#2295 Acolytes play an active role in several aspects of worship, helping make the service run smoothly and purposefully. An Acolyte’s Ministry defines what an acolyte is, explains the various roles for acolytes, provides helpful tips for before, during, and after the service, and includes prayers just for acolytes.

Baptism#2297 Author Mike Kinman describes the theology of baptism, exploring the sacramental act through the story of creation and the baptism of Jesus. Kinman writes, “Baptism is full of initiation by water and the Holy Spirit—by God’s initiative and ours—into Christ’s body, the Church. But there is so much more to taste and see than that definition.”

Baptismal Promises#2491 Holy Baptism is the entrance into the Body of Christ. The Baptismal Promises made on our behalf—or that we make ourselves—during the sacrament highlight the essential aspects of Christian life and practice. These five questions and our answers reflect and remind us of our commitments to our community of faith.

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Resurrection Living#2135 During the Easter season, we hear the accounts of Jesus’ appearances to his friends in the days immediately following the Resurrection. As you reflect on the passages in Resurrection Living, Christine McSpadden invites you to enter into these strange, evocative stories-and open yourself to the transfiguring power of the risen Christ.

Celebrating the 50 Days of Easter#2137 The fifty days of Easter offer an opportunity to practice living as a resurrected people—and then to take that practice into the rest of the church year. Author Nancy Hopkins-Greene explores ways let go of fear, cultivate signs of new life, read the Bible, bring new life to others, and invite God into your questions.

How to Keep Lent#199 Practical, useful advice for keeping sacred this holy season. Suggestions include prayer services, private Lenten rules such as giving something up or taking something on, confession, fasting, and more.

Seasons of the Church Year#411 This pamphlet highlights the holy seasons of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost as well as additional holy days and days of optional observance.

How to Keep Advent#2060 The four weeks of Advent are intended as a time of preparation for the mystery of Christmas. These suggestions for observing this rich season include lighting an Advent Wreath, displaying a creche, decorating a Christmas tree, quiet and reflection, gifts, and giving to those in need.

The Advent Wreath#11 This introduction to the Advent Wreath provides an insightful history of the meaning of the wreath, includes instructions on how to use it, and offers family blessings to be used during the weekly wreath lighting.

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Holy Week#2138 To enter fully into Christ’s resurrection, we must first follow him in his passion. Observing Holy Week, the week preceding Easter Sunday, is an invitation to do so. This pamphlet explains all of the worship experiences available during Holy Week, from Palm Sunday through Tenebrae and Holy Saturday to Easter Sunday.

Observing Lent#2139 In Observing Lent, Christine McSpadden emphasizes the practices of self-examination, fasting, study, prayer, and giving alms while on your Lenten journey. These practices connect you to pilgrims through the ages who have deepened their experience of conversion, their call to discipleship, and their relationship with God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through deliberate and intentional observance. Prayers and activities are included for each topic.

Lent: Preparing us for Easter#2140 Nancy Hopkins-Greene uses gardening as a metaphor for this Lenten discipline, and shows you how clear the weeds and dead stuff in your life to make way for the harvest that is Easter.

Finding Christ#2222 Many of our beloved Advent and Christmas traditions began in the ancient world, while others have a direct connection to scripture and the story of Christ’s birth. This pamphlet recalls the origins and spiritual meaning behind these customs.

Joy to the World#2223 Carols have been a part of our lives for as long as we can remember. In the busyness of the holiday season, take some time to reflect and even to pray with these familiar carols and hymns. Perhaps they can open our hearts more deeply to the meaning of Advent and Christmas.

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Re-Telling the Story: The Birth of Jesus#2544 Using an idea he learned from a Sunday School discussion about how to share the story Jesus with a new friend who had never heard any Bible stories, The Rev. Alex Andujar gives us a fresh look at the birth of Jesus.

Bienvenidos a la Iglesia Episcopal#2203 ¡Toda persona es bienvenida a la Iglesia Episcopal! En este folleto se encuentra una reseña de creencias, costumbres y prácticas de la Iglesia Episcopal. Esta edición especial está escrita en español y en inglés. Las ilustraciones son originales. Un gran recurso y una invitación para cualquier persona que esté buscando un hogar espiritual.

Everyone is welcome in the Episcopal Church. This bilingual pamphlet (Spanish and English) offers an introduction to the Episcopal Church, basic beliefs, and practices. It explores the history and current culture and extends a warm welcome to all people who are seeking a spiritual home.

Costumbres y prácticas de adoración episcopal / Customs and Practices in Episcopal Worship#2387 Este folleto bilingüe ofrece perspectivas sobre cómo adoramos en la Iglesia Episcopal, incluyendo características generales de la adoración, costumbres y prácticas comunes, su razón de ser y en qué parte de la misa las utilizamos; cuándo y por qué nos sentamos, ponemos de pie y arrodillamos; cuándo y por qué nos damos la paz; el significado de usar incienso y genuflexiones; y mucho más.

This bilingual pamphlet offers insight into worship in the Episcopal Church, including general features of worship, along with common customs and practices—the reasons for them and tips about when you might encounter them in a service. Learn when and why we sit, stand, and kneel; when and why we exchange the peace; the meaning of incense and genuflecting; and much more.

Doce preguntas sobre la Iglesia Episcopal / Twelve Questions about The Episcopal Church#2438 ¿Se pueden casar los sacerdotes? ¿Se puede ordenar a las mujeres? ¿Qué enseñ a la Iglesia sobre la Virgen María y los santos? Estas son algunas de las preguntas básicas que este folleto bilingüe responde. Otras respuestas describen de forma sencilla las diferencias con la Iglesia Católica Romana, qué es elLibro de Oración Común y qué ocurre durante la misa. Ilustrado con 5 fotografías a color. Incluye enlaces a páginas webcon videos y recursos adicionales en español sobre los diferentes temas. En español e inglés.

Can priests be married? Can women be priests? What does the Church say about the Virgin Mary and the saints? These are some of the basic questions answered by this bilingual pamphlet. Other answers address with plain language the differences with the Roman Catholic Church, touch on The Book of Common Prayer, and describe what happens during a worship service. Illustrated with 5 color photographs. It includes links to webpages with Spanish videos and other resources on the various topics. In Spanish and English.

La mayordomía: Una responsabilidad compartida#2443 Este folleto describe el concepto de mayordomía desde la perspectiva de la Biblia y de la iglesia, con especial atención a las enseñanzas de Jesús. Incluye una explicación de cómo las iglesias invitan a sus miembros a comprometerse, a menudo mediante una tarjeta, a contribuir regularmente, y desafía a las congregaciones a lograr la autosuficiencia financiera. El folleto contiene enlaces a una guía de estudio, videos, y otros recursos. Disponible en español, pero incluye enlaces a una versión digital en inglés.

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An Introduction to the Episcopal Church#135 This brief history and description of the Episcopal Church explains concepts such as how the Episcopal Church started as an extension of the Church of England; our historical focus on missionary activities; the church’s faith and practice; and how all are welcomed as part of the church family.

Twenty Questions about the Episcopal Church#477 Brief and informative answers to the questions newcomers and inquirers most frequently ask, such as: What is the Anglican Communion? How is the Episcopal Church governed? And what is the Eucharist?

The Bible and Episcopalians#1478 With practical advice and thoughtfulness, The Bible and Episcopalians invites you to adopt a stop, look, listen approach to the Bible, recognizing that it is a cornucopia of stories, advice, and praise from an array of authors. Despite its historic origins, the messages that God provides through the Bible are not only universal, but everlasting. 

The Book of Common Prayer#2031 This introduction to The Book of Common Prayer details its contents, describing the purpose and placement of the sacraments, the calendar, the Daily Office, seasonal texts, pastoral offices, Episcopal services, and many other intricacies of this unique book.

Mary in the Episcopal Church#2053 The Blessed Virgin is a major figure of Christian devotion in the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. The Episcopal Church also reveres Mary, and this pamphlet explains how Episcopalians view her as a mother, disciple, role model, and sister in Christ.

The Episcopal Church and Roman Catholics#2113 This pamphlet explains The Episcopal Church to seekers from the Roman Catholic tradition. Both similarities and differences are covered. Special attention is paid to the welcome the Episcopal Church offers to all people, including access to the sacraments for those who have experienced divorce.

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Belonging#2191 People often ask what they need to do to become a member of the Episcopal Church. This guide answers that question and addresses many more, including Baptism, Confirmation, and membership from other traditions. It also recognizes that our “first belonging is to God.”

Customs & Practices in The Episcopal Church#2192 This pamphlet offers insight into worship in the Episcopal Church, including general features of worship, along with common customs and practices—the reasons for them and tips about when you might encounter them in a service. Learn when and why we sit, stand, and kneel; when and why we exchange the peace; the meaning behind burning incense and genuflecting; and much more.

Episcopal Language#2348 In this useful guide, contemporary churchgoers and newcomers will find the language and customs of the Episcopal Church decoded. From acolytes to vestries and chancels to naves, terms related to sacraments, services, church titles, buildings, and worship are all described. In addition, this pamphlet explains the “body language”—when to bow, kneel, genuflect, and other movements during worship.

Practicing our Slogan#2136 Being welcoming is one of the most basic things a congregation needs to get right if it wants to grow. Scott Gunn offers a few simple changes that congregations can implement to encourage church growth.

Welcome to the Episcopal Church#2174 Everyone is welcome in The Episcopal Church. In this pamphlet, Scott Gunn offers an introduction to the Episcopal Church and its basic beliefs and practices. It explores the history and current culture and extends a warm welcome to all people who are seeking a spiritual home.

The Church for a Changing World#2175 The world—and the Church—are undergoing seismic shifts. Noted author Phyllis Tickle explores the movement of Emergence Christianity and how itmight shape the Church of the future. 

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