The essays of In Spirit and Truth are a generous invitation to learn more about the deep theological, spiritual, and cultural issues calling the Episcopal Church to liturgical revision. In these pages, some of our churchs finest scholars and liturgists consider how Resolution A068 of the 79th General Convention provides a long-awaited opportunity for our beloved tradition to adapt in faithful and creative ways. At its best, the work of General Convention inspires books like this. Gay Clark Jennings, President, House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church
..In Spirit and Truth following another volume (2018s Issues in Prayer Book Revision), along with journal articles, online conferences, and websites devoted to just liturgical revision could mean. The goal of this volume is primarily to promote conversation beyond the academy and the churchs liturgical gatekeepers. Doxology, Volume 32.1
From time to time, the natural evolution of the Churchs liturgical life comes to a crossroads moment that demands of us a hard look at how we pray together. Its sort of like packing for a journey and deciding what to take along and what to leave behind. The Church is presently at such a crossroads, and the essays in this book will stimulate a lot of useful conversation about what we need for the journey ahead. Neil Alexander, Chair of the Task Force for Liturgical and Prayer Book Revision
Liturgy at its heart is an encounter with Christ, grounded in Baptism and sustained and deepened in the Eucharist; liturgical revision is guided by and serves this encounter. The lucid and accessible essays that make up this volume invite the Church to discern how the Spirit is calling us to extend the reach of Christs saving embrace through our worship and sacramental celebration. A series of questions at the end of each chapter makes this a valuable resource for individual and congregational study and reflection as we look ahead to the revision of the Prayer Book. Frank T. Griswold, XXV Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church