Welcome to the Episcopal Church: An Introduction to Its History, Faith, and Worship

By Christopher L. Webber and Frank T. Griswold

The perfect book for inquirers and new members, as well as current Church members who may be unfamiliar with some of the Church’s history, beliefs, and practices. This new introduction to the history, polity, spirituality, worship, and outreach of the Episcopal Church is written in an easy-to-read conversational tone, and includes study questions at the end of each chapter, making it an excellent resource for adult parish study and inquirers' classes.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: History of the Episcopal Church
Chapter 2: Worship Traditions
Chapter 3: What We Believe
Chapter 4: Reading the Bible
Chapter 5: Spiritual Life
Chapter 6: The Organization of the Church
Chapter 7: Mission and Outreach

• Language: English
• Publisher: Church Publishing Inc.
• Release date: Dec 1, 1999
• ISBN: 9780819225207

Christopher L. Webber

Christopher L. Webber, a graduate of Princeton University and the General Theological Seminary in New York, is an Episcopal priest who has led urban, rural, and overseas parishes. He is the author of several books, including Welcome to Christian Faith,Beyond Beowulf, and A Year with American Saints, co-authored with Lutheran Pastor G. Scott Cady. Webber grew up in Cuba, New York, and lives in San Francisco.