For the Life of the World walks readers through the ways

walks readers through the ways in which the contents of the Prayer Book can (and should) shape the lives of those who call themselves Episcopalians

provides details on the duties of each acolyte position

as well as ways to initiate hopeful conversations

is not about what stories to believe

For the Life of the World walks readers through the waysHow 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