People of the Way published for the first time

published for the first time in this book

or cloths used at the altar—not only add beauty to a worship service

Countryman’s human priesthood leads us into the future

Their writings give voice to scholarly engagement with the creedal Christian faith in the Episcopal Church

People of the Way published for the first timeBy 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