The ministry of a school chaplain, in Episcopal schools, is both a time-honored one, as well as one that currently exists amidst a great deal of change. Adopted by the NAES Governing Board in 2016, this document highlights the potential for school chaplaincy and serves as a resource for a school for the evaluation of the chaplain position, as a vehicle for the review of Episcopal identity, and an aid in formulating a position description and search tool for a new chaplain. This title is available only in bundles of 25 copies. Prices are per bundle.
Read More » When it comes to Episcopal schools, it is easy for language to become muddied and misunderstood. Because of the variety of governance structures within Episcopal schools, the word “independent” can mean different things to different people.
Completing the search for a new head of school is only the beginning of a successful leadership transition. Once the appointment is announced an equally important phase begins: welcoming and supporting the school’s new leader. The head of school is the school board’s sole employee and, as such, it is the board’s responsibility to integrate the new head into the community. Here are some key considerations for a smooth and graceful transition.
The order of service for the December 17, 2012 prayer service at St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middletown, DE. The Episcopal elementary school service, organized by the Rev. Edgar Garland Taylor, chaplain, was held in response to the December 14, 2012 school shooting in Newtown, CT.
The order of service for the December 17, 2012 prayer service at St. Richard's Episcopal School, Indianapolis, IN. The Episcopal elementary school service, organized by the Rev. Grace Burton-Edwards, chaplain, was held in response to the December 14, 2012 school shooting in Newtown, CT.
Adopted by the NAES Governing Board in April 2011, this document is intended to serve as a useful tool for the school's assessment of its chapel program, whether undertaken independently or as part of an accreditation process.
Read More » A compilation of diverse prayers and readings for school worship across the K-12 continuum.
First published in 1993, Cycle of Prayer for Episcopal Schools provides prayers specifically for the calendar and rhythm of school life, augmenting the standard of prayer in Episcopal schools that is The Book of Common Prayer. This second edition now includes new prayers for occasions in and members of Episcopal school communities not previously addresses, as well as a series of short prayers for use with lower and elementary school students.
Read More » Adopted by the NAES Governing Board in 2005, this document is intended to support the incarnational journey of Episcopal schools as they live out their missions. This title is perfect for use in parent, faculty/staff, board handbooks and training sessions; and as an aid at times of transition in a school's life.
Read More » This pamphlet offers one school's definition and exploration of what makes an Episcopal school Episcopal. An important starting point for discussion of this topic in your school, this title is perfect for use in admission and public relations packets; and in student, parent, faculty/staff, board handbooks and training sessions.
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