A Great Cloud of Witnesses and story-makers have evolved over

and story-makers have evolved over four eras of human communication

This book describes the dilemma and the distractions that currently prevent congregations from being the place where that sense of belonging can unfold and guide newcomers in the discovery of faith

Questions for reflection and discernment at the end of each chapter

Vest offers a valuable resource by rendering much more accessible the spiritual wealth of the key text of the ancient Benedictine charism

A Great Cloud of Witnesses and story-makers have evolved overA new and expanded volume of optional commemorations of significant figures in the history of the Episcopal Church. This volume replaces the popular Holy Women, Holy Men. By action of the 2015 General Convention, Great Cloud of Witnesses is being made available for devotional or catechetical use and for use in public worship throughout the Church. It reflects the lively experience of holiness, especially on the level of the local community. It is