Seventy million assorted individuals comprise a church family that is renowned for its rich diversity. Christians of all shades of belief together make up the Anglican Communion, a fellowship of churches that extends around the world and includes the Episcopal Church in the United States. At its best, the spirit of openness that marks this fellowship is a sign of openness to the Holy Spirit. Few Anglicans would presume to have "arrived" spiritually, and the door is always open to all who are seeking God. Whether you are a cradle Episcopalian or are exploring the denomination, Always Open is an excellent introduction to Anglican beliefs and practices. Down-to-earth and good humored, Always Open explains the essentials of the Anglican approach to authority, the Bible, social and moral questions, dialogue with people of other faiths, and much, much more.

About the Author
Richard Giles is a leading authority on the design of liturgical space and the reordering of church buildings for contemporary worship. After thirty years as a parish priest in England, he became Dean of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1999. He is author of Creating Uncommon Worship and of the bestselling Re-pitching the Tent.


Book Information
ISBN 9781561012596
Author Richard Giles
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Cowley Publications,U.S.
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 231g
Dimensions(mm) 209mm * 139mm * 11mm