Gathering at God's Table: The Meaning of Mission in the Feast of Faith by Kather

Description: Gathering at God's Table by Katherine Jefferts Schori A profound reminder of our role in Gods vision for a restored and reconciled world. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the Christian tradition, believers are called to do more than sit around and pray. Throughout the Gospel-and throughout history-people of faith have been quite literally booted out into the world to bring Gods love to everybody, not just a select few. Thats the meaning of mission-from the Latin verb mitto, meaning, "to send." It is the work that Jesus and his disciples set out to do-feeding, healing and teaching. In an insightful and powerful voice, Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, explores the meaning of mission in the context of contemporary life, reminding us of the Anglican Communions Five Marks of Mission: . Proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom . Teach, Baptize and Nurture New Believers . Respond to Human Need with Loving Service . Seek to Transform Unjust Structures of Society . Strive to Safeguard the Integrity of Creation, and Sustain and Renew the Life of the Earth Author Biography Katharine Jefferts Schori is the presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church. Prior to being elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada in 2000 and her ordination to the priesthood in 1994, she was a visiting assistant professor in Oregon State Universitys department of religious studies, a visiting scientist at Oregon States College of Oceanography and an oceanographer with the National Marine Fisheries Service in Seattle. She became the Anglican Communions first female primate in 2006. She is the author of The Heartbeat of God: Finding the Sacred in the Middle of Everything (SkyLight Paths); A Wing and a Prayer: A Message of Faith and Hope; and The Gospel in the Global Village: Seeking Gods Dream of Shalom. Table of Contents Acknowledgments xiIntroduction xiiiPart IThe First Mark of Mission: To Proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom Fear Not 3Proclaiming the Good News Relentlessly 7Seeing the Face of Jesus 12From the Upper Room to the Ends of the Earth 15Archaeology of Hope 20Blessing and Hope 25Leaving Home 29Tweeting the Gospel 33One Spirit, Many Gifts 38The Meaning of Martyrdom 42Looking for Life 47Living Abundantly 51Nourished by the Word 55Part IIThe Second Mark of Mission: To Teach, Baptize, and Nurture New Believers Jesus: Our GPS 61Nurturing New Believers 65Learning to Be Light 72Teaching and Learning the Presence of God 75On the Road 78The Freedom to Serve 82Leading into New Waters 87Part IIIThe Third Mark of Mission: To Respond to Human Need with Loving Service Salt of the Earth 97Face to Face 101Healing and Wholeness 106City on a Hill 116Many Gifts, One Mission 120The Meaning of Mercy 124Spring Training 128Part IVThe Fourth Mark of Mission: To Seek to Transform Unjust Structures of Society The Quest for Justice 135Turning the Tables 139Building Justice 143Border Crossings 148Minding the Gap 153Living the Dream 157Enough for Everyone 160Created for Life 163Tending the Vine 168Casting Out Demons 172Traveling Light 176Sharing the Wealth 180Living in Joyful Hope 186Part VThe Fifth Mark of Mission: To Strive to Safeguard the Integrity of Creation, and Sustain and Renew the Life of the Earth One Body 193In the Garden 197Healing the Body of God 202Transforming the Planet 206Networks for the Future 210Notes 215Suggestions for Further Reading 219 Review "Teems with the particulars of human care, human contact and human compassion.... Readers will be able to take heart and lift up our hearts at Katharines compelling testimony."-Walter Brueggemann, professor emeritus of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary"A gift to our worldwide Communion, indeed to the whole church. These gems sparkle with insight and challenge.... A classic for renewal in the churchs commitment as servant to Gods mission."-Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate, the Anglican Church of Canada"A love story between the churched soul and the all-consuming work of God on earth. This compilation of stories and commentary, confession and hymning joy, will move even the most recalcitrant of us to greater humility and more gratitude."-Phyllis Tickle, author, Emergence Christianity: What It Is, Where It Is Going, Why It Matters"Invites us to gain strength from the stories of courageous mission leaders, listen for Gods call into new and sometimes risky places and to become transformative leaders for the church today."-The Rev. Margaret R. Rose, Ecumenical and Interreligious Deputy, The Episcopal Church"Wide-ranging, biblical and creative ... weaves a tapestry of spirituality for the Five Marks of Mission that inspires a discipleship of solidarity and illuminates what the churchs faithfulness in Gods mission means in the twenty-first century."-The Rev. Canon Dr. Titus Presler, principal, Edwardes College, Peshawar; author,Going Global with God: Reconciling Mission in a World of Difference Long Description A profound reminder of our role in Gods vision for a restored and reconciled world. "The work before us--this mission of Gods--is immense, cosmic, even. The world is hungry, thirsty, homeless, sick, lonely, imprisoned and enslaved--because some parts are. The creation is groaning in travail because of our abuse of the garden in which we have been set. The body is ailing. Participating in Gods mission is about seeing and responding to that collective suffering, and beginning to understand our interconnection with the other parts of the body." --from the Introduction In the Christian tradition, believers are called to do more than sit around and pray. Throughout the Gospel--and throughout history--people of faith have been quite literally booted out into the world to bring Gods love to everybody, not just a select few. Thats the meaning of mission--from the Latin verb mitto, meaning, "to send." It is the work that Jesus and his disciples set out to do--feeding, healing and teaching. In an insightful and powerful voice, Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, explores the meaning of mission in the context of contemporary life, reminding us of the Anglican Communions Five Marks of Mission: Proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom Teach, Baptize and Nurture New Believers Respond to Human Need with Loving Service Seek to Transform Unjust Structures of Society Strive to Safeguard the Integrity of Creation, and Sustain and Renew the Life of the Earth Review Quote "Teems with the particulars of human care, human contact and human compassion.... Readers will be able to take heart and lift up our hearts at Katharines compelling testimony." -- Walter Brueggemann , professor emeritus of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary "A gift to our worldwide Communion, indeed to the whole church. These gems sparkle with insight and challenge.... A classic for renewal in the churchs commitment as servant to Gods mission." -- Archbishop Fred Hiltz , Primate, the Anglican Church of Canada "A love story between the churched soul and the all-consuming work of God on earth. This compilation of stories and commentary, confession and hymning joy, will move even the most recalcitrant of us to greater humility and more gratitude." -- Phyllis Tickle , author, Emergence Christianity: What It Is, Where It Is Going, Why It Matters "Invites us to gain strength from the stories of courageous mission leaders, listen for Gods call into new and sometimes risky places and to become transformative leaders for the church today." -- The Rev. Margaret R. Rose , Ecumenical and Interreligious Deputy, The Episcopal Church "Wide-ranging, biblical and creative ... weaves a tapestry of spirituality for the Five Marks of Mission that inspires a discipleship of solidarity and illuminates what the churchs faithfulness in Gods mission means in the twenty-first century." -- The Rev. Canon Dr. Titus Presler , principal, Edwardes College, Peshawar; author, Going Global with God: Reconciling Mission in a World of Difference Details ISBN1594733163 Publisher Jewish Lights Publishing Year 2012 ISBN-10 1594733163 ISBN-13 9781594733161 Format Hardcover Imprint SkyLight Paths Publishing,US Place of Publication Woodstock Country of Publication United States Pages 256 Subtitle The Meaning of Mission in the Feast of Faith Short Title GATHERING AT GODS TABLE Language English Media Book DEWEY 266 Author Katherine Jefferts Schori Publication Date 2012-04-19 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2013-03-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160305260;

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