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Clergy and Staff Picks

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World

Suggested by: Bishop Folts

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River Though The Desert by Richard Sewell

Suggested by: The Rev. Lydia Simmons

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This Land is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery by Sarah Augustine

Suggested by: Bishop Folts

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Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion by Paul Bloom

Suggested by:
The Rev. Clay Riley

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Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness by Pooia Lakshmin, MD.

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Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I believed by Kate Bowler

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Belonging:5 keys to Unlock Your Potential as a Disciple by Karoline Lewis

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The Rev. Dr. Christina O'Hara

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How We Learn to Be Brave "Decisive moments in life & faith." An inspirational guide to the key junctures in life that, if navigated with faith and discernment, pave the way for us to become our most courageous selves. Bishop Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C.

By Mariann Edgar Budde

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Featured Publications

We are proud of the number of people in our diocese who have made written contributions to the Church and society. Below is a list of many of those contributions along with links to where they can be purchased. If you know of any other materials you feel should be included on this page, please contact the Diocesan Office.