We extend a cordial welcome to all who are not regular readers of this magazine. This is one of our special Parish Administration issues which are sent to non-subscribing clergy of the Episcopal Church in hopes they will find it interesting and informative enough that they will want to join the growing Living Church family.

This magazine has long been committed to emphasizing parish life. Most Episcopalians, despite our attempts to make known the diocese, the national church and the Anglican Communion, consider "the church" as that community with which they gather on Sundays. It is there where their faith is formed, there where the sacraments are administered, there where they engage in fellowship with other Christians.

We hope those persons involved in parish administration, chiefly members of the clergy, will find articles and advertisements of interest in this special issue.