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From the winner of The President Joseph R. Biden Lifetime
Achievement Award, a spiritual guide to restoring yourself from
racial trauma and committing to the long work of dismantling
racism. In her work as Executive Director of the Absalom Jones
Center for Racial Healing, Meeks has fought tirelessly to shed
light on racism and provide tools and experiences to enable faith
communities to work to combat it. In this new book, she shares
highlights and insights from her journey and offers a much-needed
meditative guide for the weary and frustrated. By looking inward
and at each other clearly, she argues, good people of all
backgrounds can forge a long term and individual path to making a
difference. With personal stories and thoughtful direction, she
takes the reader on the trajectory from self-awareness to
recognition of the past to a new and individual way forward.
Meditation topics include how to work through fear and rage, how
stories can help heal, honoring your ancestors while looking toward
the future, what it really means to love one another and the
meaning of social justice.
For the fifteenth anniversary of its publication, this revised
edition features a new introduction from the author on the state of
the church and its "radical welcome" today, along with new
reflections on how it continues to reshape the church. This book is
at once a theological, inspirational, and practical guide for
congregations that want to move beyond diversity and inclusion to
present a vision for the church of the future: one where the gifts,
voices, and power of marginalized groups bring new life to the
mainline church. Based on two years of work and over 200 interviews
with people in congregations all around the United States-in urban,
suburban, and rural settings-it asks the question: How do we face
our fears and welcome transformation in order to become God's
radically welcoming people? Each chapter introduces a particular
congregation and the challenges it faced, and lays out the
theological underpinnings of tackling fears head-on to embrace
change as a welcome part of community life. This new edition
features essays from Michael B. Curry, Mark Bozzuti-Jones, Jennifer
Baskerville-Burrows, and Mark Richardson.
We were created by love, for love, to love and to be loved. And we
are at our best when we live in God's love. And I believe deep
down, it's what we all want. We don't want hatred. We don't want
the abyss. We want Beloved Community. The way of love is how to
live it. When Prince Harry married Meghan Markle in 2018, two
billion people watched around the world. For one brief moment, love
recreated the cosmos, the world came together. And the Bishop
Michael Curry preached his revolutionary sermon on the power of
love. In this book, Bishop Curry shares his deep faith that
characterised that cultural moment: the way of love. It is the
underappreciated, all-but-forgotten understanding of agape, the
love that uplifts, liberates and changes the world. Though some
might believe the world has to be the same, this way has the power
to change things for the better. In his warm and accessible style
Bishop Curry holds out the hope of love in troubling times.
Top voices highlight important changes in the role of bishop.
Compelling essays, written by bishops, other clergy, and academics
from across the Episcopal Church, reflect the breadth of thinking
on the history, current state, and future of the role of leadership
within the denomination and the wider Anglican Communion. Topics
include the transformation of the role over the last fifty years, a
review of historic documents on the episcopacy, issues of race and
gender, and the definition of ministry and leadership. This volume
will be of interest to leaders across denominations as well as
scholars.
Powerful sermons from Washington National Cathedral in the midst of
the pandemic. Through their sermons, Cathedral clergy and guest
preachers such as Jon Meacham, Kelly Brown Douglas, and Presiding
Bishop Michael B. Curry share inspiring words. Collectively, they
offer lasting guidance for difficult times, reinforcing that even
in the midst of loss and chaos, God is at work among us, lifting us
up and giving us hope for the future. Topics include hope, faith
during times of distress, love, grief, and the presence of God.
With a foreword by Jon Meacham.
A major study on the theology of Beloved Community. This
long-awaited work by the church's top clergy, scholars, and thought
leaders examines the theological foundation of Beloved Community
and its threats. It addresses such important topics as the legacy
and sin of white supremacy, economic disparity, racial healing, and
the call for reparations. The committee's work sheds light on the
societal and cultural implications of the largest obstacle to the
core mission of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and outlines what is
necessary for the future of racial justice. "I am so grateful for
the... work of the theologians and bishops who have spent the last
five years working on [this study] . . . This is hard and holy
work, not to hurt or harm, but to help and heal." -Michael B.
Curry, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church
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Following the Way of Jesus (Paperback)
Michael B. Curry; Contributions by Megan Castellan, Kellan Day, Nora Gallagher, Broderick Greer, …
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The New Church's Teaching series has been one of the most
recognizable and useful sets of books in The Episcopal Church. With
the launch of the Church's Teachings for a Changing World series,
visionary Episcopal thinkers and leaders have teamed up to write a
new set of books, grounded and thoughtful enough for seminarians
and leaders, concise and accessible enough for newcomers, with a
host of discussion resources that help readers to dig deep. Michael
Curry leads off this volume with a clarion call for Episcopalians
to join the Jesus Movement. A team of the church's brightest stars
follow up with reflections on the practice of ministry in light of
the movement: Nora Gallagher on encountering the "other," Rob
Wright on adaptive leadership, Broderick Greer on reconciliation,
Anthony Guillen on new ministries, Megan Castellan on evangelism,
and Kellan Day on ministry with young people. Michael Curry closes
with a word on making the world whole. Christians have been
following Jesus together for some 2000 years - these leaders help
to illuminate how we follow him in our time.
Michael Curry leads off with a clarion call for us to join the
Jesus Movement. A team of the Episcopal Church's brightest stars
follow up with reflections on the practice of ministry in light of
the movement: Sara Miles on encountering the "other," Rob Wright on
adaptive leadership, Broderick Greer on reconciliation, Anthony
Guillen on new ministries, Megan Castellan on evangelism, and
Kellan Day on ministry with young people. Diana Butler Bass closes
with a word on making the world whole. Christians have been
following Jesus together for some 2000 years - these leaders help
to illuminate how we follow him in our time.
"In a conversation about his teaching and preaching style, Michael
Curry notes with a laugh that hymns and songs of faith were always
a part of the mix. “I learned what I believed in the songs I
heard my family—especially my grandmother—sing. We sang our
faith every day.” Out of that strong foundation, Bishop Curry
shares the music of his childhood—the songs that have grown with
him to shape an adult and vibrant faith."
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Walking the Way of Love (Paperback, NY)
Courtney Cowart; Foreword by Michael B. Curry; Contributions by Robert C. Wright, Dwight J. Zscheile, Stephanie Spellers, …
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The presiding bishop's advisors lay out a step-by-step way to
nurture a profound friendship with God in Christ. Walking the Way
of Love is organized according to seven practices (Turn, Learn,
Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, and Rest) and three ways of being (We
Seek Love; We Seek Freedom; and We Seek Abundant Life). The wisdom
in this book allows people to move from the first tentative stages
of wanting an experiential relationship with Jesus to having a real
relationship that grows deeper every year. The seven simple
practices spelled out in this book-- by highly experienced teachers
and practitioners-- will enhance the reader's spiritual growth and
open up love, freedom, and abundant life. The stories and wisdom of
these advisors will be helpful not just to seekers of faith, but
also supportive to faith leaders who are guiding others in their
development across the church. Proceeds support The Way of Love
Scholarship Fund.
A major study on the theology of Beloved Community. This
long-awaited work by the church's top clergy, scholars, and thought
leaders examines the theological foundation of Beloved Community
and its threats. It addresses such important topics as the legacy
and sin of white supremacy, economic disparity, racial healing, and
the call for reparations. The committee's work sheds light on the
societal and cultural implications of the largest obstacle to the
core mission of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and outlines what is
necessary for the future of racial justice. "I am so grateful for
the... work of the theologians and bishops who have spent the last
five years working on [this study] . . . This is hard and holy
work, not to hurt or harm, but to help and heal." -Michael B.
Curry, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church
This easy-to-use guide can be used as a confirmation resource, in a
new member class, or adult study groups. Ian Markham, Dean and
President of Virginia Theological Seminary, introduces both the
Christian faith and The Episcopal Church to the seeker and
Episcopal laity in this indispensable manual. Each page in Faith
Rules is Episcopal wisdom set in concise, straightforward language
for anyone in the 21st century.
We were created by love, for love, to love and to be loved. And we
are at our best when we live in God's love. And I believe deep
down, it's what we all want. We don't want hatred. We don't want
the abyss. We want Beloved Community. The way of love is how to
live it. When Prince Harry married Meghan Markle in 2018, two
billion people watched around the world. For one brief moment, love
recreated the cosmos, the world came together. And the Bishop
Michael Curry preached his revolutionary sermon on the power of
love. In this book, Bishop Curry shares his deep faith that
characterised that cultural moment: the way of love. It is the
underappreciated, all-but-forgotten understanding of agape, the
love that uplifts, liberates and changes the world. Though some
might believe the world has to be the same, this way has the power
to change things for the better. In his warm and accessible style
Bishop Curry holds out the hope of love in troubling times.
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Being There (Hardcover)
Peter Keese; Foreword by Michael B. Curry
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Saving Words (Hardcover)
Joseph S Pagano, Amy E. Richter; Foreword by Michael B. Curry
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So often we think of the Christian faith as an obligation or as a
set of beliefs that we must hold. With this outlook, we can lose
sight of what is most important: the invitation to experience a
loving, personal relationship with God. It's a relationship we can
trust, where we can find refuge and solid ground upon which to
stand. The Way of Love set forth by the Episcopal Church's
Presiding Bishop Michael Bruce Curry is the journey of a lifetime.
It's a way of knowing God, receiving and sharing Jesus' love, and
being a blessing to the world. Mariann Edgar Budde shares her
thoughts on how the reader can come to know--to receive--Jesus more
deeply in practicing the Way of Love. Through the seven practices
that have been put before us: to turn, to learn, to pray and to
worship, to bless, to go, and to rest, she will share biblical
stories, wisdom from the Christian tradition, and her own personal
stories of spiritual growth.
We need some Christians who are as crazy as the Lord. Crazy enough
to love like Jesus, to give like Jesus, to forgive like Jesus, to
do justice, love mercy, walk humbly with God like Jesus. Crazy
enough to dare to change the world from the nightmare it often is
into something close to the dream that God dreams for it. And for
those who would follow him, those who would be his disciples, those
who would live as and be the people of the Way. It might come as a
shock, but they are called to craziness. From Bishop Curry's "Crazy
Christians" address to the 2012 General Convention of the Episcopal
Church in Indianapolis.
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Saving Words (Paperback)
Joseph S Pagano, Amy E. Richter; Foreword by Michael B. Curry
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Being There (Paperback)
Peter Keese; Foreword by Michael B. Curry
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Fleet Management (Paperback)
Robert P. Currie, Michelle B. Currie, George M. Keen
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This book has been developed for dealers and distributors solely
for their use in pricing, selling, implementing, and monitoring
Equipment Fleet Management business. It contains guidelines for
developing Fleet Management accounts from a strategic point of view
and operational tools for implementing the strategy.
Service Management Workbook: Achieving Profit Potential In the New
Millennium It is said that luck is when opportunity meets
preparedness. The goal of the new Millennium is to be prepared when
opportunity arises. To achieve this goal it is The evolution of
service as a valuable product has necessitated the development of
the service manager. It takes increased skills to define customer
needs rather than waiting for them to tell you what they want. It
takes increased effort to develop a contract with a customer that
includes all of their unit, parts and service needs, rather than
just servicing the units that the sales department sells.
Eliminating the work of scheduling regular maintenance, finding
emergency repair service at any time or place, and tracking total
cost of ownership is valuable to every customer, large or small.
The service department in any dealership is becoming increasingly
important, making your role, as manager, more complex and
challenging than ever. Fewer and fewer decision-makers will
determine who services their equipment. Building a strong
relationship with these customers is vital to every dealership.
Fleet management contracts are becoming the norm as customers
outsource all functions that are not part of their core businesses.
The success of these long-term, contractual relationships rests, in
large part, with you and your department. The customer service that
you provide, the value of your services and the cost control that
you maintain will determine your dealership's success in the
future. The purpose of this workbook is to prepare you for this
opportunity. The Service Workbook is a tool to help you
professionally manage the service department of yourdealership. The
view of service and the service manager that we present may be very
different than the way in which you currently view your position
and your department. We argue that service is increasing in its
importance to customer satisfaction, and as a profit center. It is
vital to look at service individually in terms of efficiency,
effectiveness, productivity, expense control, and profitability. We
present long-term objectives in a number of critical areas that you
can use as guidelines. It will be your job to set short-term
objectives based on your company's strategies and markets. This
reference book is designed to be a tool regardless of your short
and long-term objectives. We present methods for improving results.
No matter what the size and makeup of your dealership is, this
workbook will help you to achieve your performance objectives.
Industrial products are increasingly viewed as commodity items and
have become more price-sensitive. It is very difficult to
distinguish yourself through product quality and innovation for any
extended length of time. After-market services are becoming
increasingly more profitable. Quality services tailored for the
customer and carried out by well-trained personnel are key for your
service department in today's market. Work with the customer to
define their needs and the customer is yours. Providing products
becomes an extension of the services you provide them. This skill
and effort can pay off if, as a dealership, you are ready to make
the commitment to broaden your product line. No longer are you only
selling units and making a profit on parts and sales. Now you are
selling service; it is a product and should provide an
appropriateprofit. In fact, appropriate pricing will make service
the most profitable business area of the dealership, as a percent
of sales.
In a conversation about his teaching and preaching style, Michael
Curry noted with a laugh that hymns and songs of faith were always
a part of the mix. "I learned what I believed in the songs I heard
my family - especially my grandmother - sing. We sang our faith
every day." Out of that strong foundation, Bishop Curry shares the
music of his childhood - the songs that have grown with him to
shape an adult and vibrant faith.
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