The below resources are used and trusted by Episcopal leaders to help guide individuals and congregations to become vital faith-forming communities. Please utilize this curated list to identify appropriate resources to meet your identified goals and formation needs.
Buchanan, Furman L. Gifts of God for the People of God: Exploring Worship in the Episcopal Church (Cincinatti: Forward Movement, 2019).
Pearson, Sharon Ely and Bronwyn Skov. Marked for Mission: Youth in Action (New York: Morehouse, 2014)
Case, Steven L. The Book of Uncommon Prayer: Contemplative and Celebratory Prayers and Worship Services for Youth Ministry (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002)
Osmer, Richard R. and Katherine M. Douglas, editors. Cultivating Teen Faith: Insights from the Confirmation Project (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2018)
Smith, Christian, and Patricia Snell. Souls in Transition: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of Emerging Adults (New York: Oxford, 2009)
Ruhlman, Connie Wlaschin and Shannon Ferguson Kelly. God of My Heart: A Prayer Book for Youth (New York: Morehouse, 2013)
Gamber, Jenifer. My Faith, My Life: A Teen's Guide to the Episcopal Church, revised edition (New York: Church Publishing, 2014) - Leaders Edition - Youth Edition
Markham, Ian S. with Samantha R. E. Gottlich. Faith Rules: An Episcopal Manual (New York: Church Publishing, 2016)
Pearson, Sharon Ely, editor. Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Theologies of Confirmation for the 21st Century. (New York: Morehouse, 2014)
Westerhoff, John H. with Sharon Ely Pearson. A People Called Episcopalians: A Brief Introduction to Our Way of Life, Revised Edition (New York: Morehouse, 2014)
Crash Course World History #11
SPCK/Forward Movement, 2019
Wigner, Dann E. Just Begin: A Sourcebook of Spiritual Practices (New York: Church Publishing, 2018)
Gamber, Jenifer and Sharon Ely Pearson. Call on Me: A Prayer Book for Young People (New York: Morehouse, 2012)
Cisney, Duana. Cross Words: A Devotional for Youth (New York: Morehouse, 2016)
Wuthnow, Robert. After the Baby Boomers: How Twenty- and Thirty-Somethings Are Shaping the Future of American Religion (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2010)
Twenge, Jean M. Generation Me: Why Today’s Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled–and More Miserable than Ever Before (New York: Free Press, 2006)
Turrell, James F. Celebrating the Rites of Initiation: A Practical Ceremonial Guide for Clergy and Other Liturgical Ministers (New York, Church Publishing, 2013)
Smith, Christian, and Melina Lundquist Denton. Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers (New York: Oxford, 2009)
Miller-McLemore, Bonnie J. Christian Theology in Practice: Discovering a Discipline (Grand Rapids: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2012)
Mikoski, Gordon S. Baptism and Christian Identity: Teaching in the Triune Name (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2009)
Dean, Kenda Creasy. Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers Is Telling the American Church. (Oxford University Press, USA, 2010)
Clydesdale, Timothy T. The First Year Out: Understanding American Teens after High School (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2007)
Ware, Jordan Haynie. The Ultimate Quest: A Geek’s Guide to (The Episcopal) Church (New York: Morehouse, 2017)
Packard, Brooke. When the Bishop Comes to Visit: An Activity Book for All Ages (New York: Morehouse, 2014)
Lyons, Patricia M. Teaching Faith with Harry Potter: A Guidebook for Parents and Educators for Multigenerational Faith Formation (New York: Morehouse, 2017)
Gunn, Scott and Melody Wilson Shobe. Walk in Love: Episcopal Beliefs and Practices (Cincinnati: Forward Movement, 2018)
Castellan, Megan. Welcome to a Life of Faith in the Episcopal Church (New York: Church Publishing, 2019)
Wile, Mary Lee. I will, with God's Help: Episcopal Confirmation for Youth and Adults, Leader's Guide (New York: Morehouse, 2000) - Mentor’s Guide - Youth Journal - Adult Journal
The Pilgrim Program (London: SPCK, 2014 /New York: Church Publishing, 2016) https://www.churchpublishing.org/pilgrimprogram - Turning to Christ - The Lord’s Prayer - The Ten Commandments - The Beatitudes - The Creeds - The Eucharist -The Bible -Church
