Books by Elizabeth Geitz

Looking for ways to be strong yet tender, independent yet intimate, women today strive toward ever greater understanding of themselves, their relationships with family and friends, and their place in the world. Written by clergy and lay women from all around the country, this compilation of prayers and poems is the collective wisdom of contemporary women who base their search for such understanding on the belief that all of life must be seen against the backdrop of a vital faith. Offered in a spirit of sharing and encouragement, these prayers and poems are as rich, intricate, and complex as the women's lives they represent. Women's Uncommon Prayers covers the full spectrum of emotions from desperate pleas for compassion in times of despair to quiet gratitude for the simple blessings of everyday living, to raucous praise during moments of celebration. These prayers touch on an amazing array of topics organized under the categories of identity, daily life, stages of life, spirituality, and ministry. Also included are comprehensive sections of seasonal and corporate prayers.

In this reflection on the Nicene Creed, Geitz looks to the writings of theologians, mystics, and scholars throughout the centuries for a scholarly approach to an often divisive issue for Christians.

Fireweed Evangelism is a valuable resource for discovering christian hospitality and developing a commitment to evangelism. Geitz looks at the factors that inhibit our evangelism, including the awareness that we live in a multi-faith world and do not wish to offend those of other faiths. In response, she focuses on the uniqueness of Christian hospitality and describes the nuts and bolts of newcomer ministry and the programs needed to sustain Christian hospitality in a pluralistic society. Includes workshop and group-process materials.

Based on the author's experience as deployment officer in the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey, this book includes guidelines for the preparation of the Parish profile and for the work of the calling committee itself.