For the Life of the World

The Essentials of Episcopal Worship

Samuel Torvend, Samuel Torvend

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Church Publishing Inc
04 January 2022

Anglican & Episcopalian Churches, Church of England

Series: Little Books on Liturgy

How do the core actions of worship nurture life with God?

The ecumenical movement of the 20th century revealed a common pattern of worship among Christian communions, a pattern that bears the imprint of distinctive denominational emphases. In this exploration of that pattern, Samuel Torvend invites readers to delve into this flexible tradition that centers a parish in the life of God given for the life of the world.

The basics of Episcopal and Anglican worship in North America are explored in this Little Books series, which invites parishioners and newcomers to consider both the beauty of worship and Episcopal ethical commitments.

By: Samuel Torvend
Series edited by: Samuel Torvend
Imprint: Church Publishing Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 127mm,
ISBN: 9781640654181
ISBN 10: 1640654186
Series: Little Books on Liturgy
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 04 January 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 The Language of the Liturgy Is Scriptural Story and Ritual Symbol: There Is Always More 2 The Liturgy Orients Us to a Loving, Liberating, and Life-Giving Mission Two Words Concerning Liturgy A Challenge and a Promise 3 The Liturgy Asks Life-Changing Questions Christians Are Made, Not Born Protection From the World or Service in It? 4 The Liturgy Holds Tradition and Change Together Encountering Christ Today Invitations and Instructions 5 The Liturgy Leads Us to the Seasons of Life on God’s Earth A Day Filled with Promise A Week with an Earth-Loving God A Year with the Cosmic Christ Lexicon Select Bibliography

SAMUEL TORVEND is senior historian in Religion at Pacific Lutheran University and associate priest for adult formation at Christ Episcopal Church in Tacoma, Washington. He is the chair emeritus of the Commission on Liturgy and the Arts in the Diocese of Olympia and a much-published author on liturgy and social justice. He lives in Lakewood, WA. SAMUEL TORVEND is senior historian in Religion at Pacific Lutheran University and associate priest for adult formation at Christ Episcopal Church in Tacoma, Washington. He is the chair emeritus of the Commission on Liturgy and the Arts in the Diocese of Olympia and a much-published author on liturgy and social justice. He lives in Lakewood, WA.

Reviews for For the Life of the World: The Essentials of Episcopal Worship

"""Samuel Torvend asked a question that I’ve been mulling over since I heard it in 2009: ‘How do we live in the world the things that we rehearse in worship?’ Little Books on Liturgy is a scripturally and theologically grounded series that guides the reader to engage and answer the question through the lens of the Anglican liturgical and lectionary traditions."" * The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis * ""The Little Books on Liturgy series is a gift to the church that will inspire parish conversations, liturgy planners, and individual study. These are great resources that deserve wide circulation and broad engagement."" * The Rt. Rev. J. Neil Alexander, author, Celebrating Liturgical Time * ""Samuel Torvend offers a primer on the essentials of worship that takes the reader more deeply into the liturgical and theological purpose of the Sunday gathering. This book is an accessible introduction for those who want to learn more about the nuts and bolts of worship in the Episcopal Church."" * The Rev. Dr. Paul Fromberg, author, The Art of Disruption *"