Explores a theology and method of alternative worship which returns to the heart of the encounter with God - through ritual, symbol and in its ultimate expression, in sacramentalism. This work provide
The riches of the Jewish year with its high holy days, its times of preparation and celebration are opened up for all in this anthology of prayer which draws deeply on the Hebrew scriptures, the Old
A resource for churches and church leaders grappling with mission in this world. This book aims to renew our understanding of what the gospel - literally 'the good news about Jesus' - is for the cultu
The issue of sexuality is a question with which all mainstream churches are now engaged. Here, the authors draw on the experiences of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances who have been personal
An illustrated collection of the author's regular weekly column on the back page of the "Church Times", where, with a poet's eye, he observes the comings and goings of the rural world he sees from his
Firmly I Believe offers a wide selection of the writings of the Tractarians and other supporters of the Oxford Movement, introduced with a commentary and explanation. This volume is both a starting p
From its beginnings in a troubled corner of the Mediterranean, Christianity spread to Britain with astonishing speed, reaching some parts even before the Romans imposed their rule. A little more than
Using found objects, or 'interesting rubbish ... with a past history' as the artist describes it, Sophie Hacker created a sequence of arresting images inspired by Olivier Messiaen's majestic La Nativi
Dave Tomlinson is author of The Post Evangelical, a seminal book which acknowledged the disenchantment with simplistic approaches to faith experienced by many evangelicals. Many, locked into interpre
In "After the Church", Clare Henderson Davis weaves her own story of coming to terms with her Christian identity through a re-telling of the Christian narrative, recognizing that though the institutio
Worship is a dynamic, living encounter that should never be static. In this comprehensive volume, a wide range of experienced liturgists, musicians and pastoral practitioners consider the principles t
This much-requested follow-up to Sounding the Seasons offers a sequence of 50 sonnets that focus on many passages in the Gospels: the Beatitudes, parables and miracles, teachings on the Kingdom, and t
A comprehensive overview of the nature of dreams as understood from a range of diverse perspectives, and their relevance for pastoral care. Its approach is both systematic and practical, enabling mini
It has been over 60 years since the last guide to the care of church linens and textiles was published and despite being used in every parish church, popular knowledge of their proper use and care is
Call the Chaplain is a passionate, first-hand account of life as a hospital chaplain, accompanying people of all ages and backgrounds as they experience some of the most intense moments of their lives
Thirty Nine New Articles offers a vision of a fresh, generous, contemporary Anglican faith and life. Inspired by the original Thirty Nine Articles of Religion, the Church of England's historic stateme
The Christian mystics open our eyes to a world beyond this world, to the world of the spirit and of God, of whom they had a direct knowledge and experience, obtained chiefly through prayer, meditation
The dynamic witness of St Francis and St Clare is not restricted to their own time, but speaks to us today. Their experiences and teaching are explored in this book, and Rowan Williams believes they c
The renowned Anglican biblical scholar Charlie Moule, as he was popularly known, came from an eminent church and missionary family. After studying classics at Cambridge he studied theology and traine
A unique resource which offers a sermon for every Sunday, Feast Day and Holy Day of Obligation of the Extraordinary Form calendar by outstanding Catholic theologians, priests and religious from Britai
The Anglo-Catholic movement within the Church of England enjoyed a golden era beginning in the aftermath of the First World War and continuing to the middle of the twentieth-century. Its influence wa
Canterbury Press welcomes this fine writer and is pleased to announce a new edition of Ann's bestselling book, Watching for the Kingfisher, named after her most well known poem about prayer. Ann dra
Offers a resource for the members of the First (male), Second (female) and Third (lay men and women) Associates, friends of Franciscan communities, and all who aspire to embrace the simplicity and joy
This comprehensive guide focuses on much more than the practicalities of preaching and will be welcomed by clergy, ordinands and lay preachers in all denominations. ??? Part One considers the spirit
Richard Hooker (1554-1600) wrote his work amid turbulent times and great tension in the Church of England.His Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity, published in seven volumes, not only described the constit
Retreats are increasingly popular and, in stressful and anxious times, perhaps the need to refocus our lives on what will nurture and sustain us inwardly is greater than ever. This versatile resource
Outposts of the Faith offers ten compelling portraits of country churches where the Anglo-Catholic movement flourished during the twentieth century. Rightly famed for its dedicated and heroic work in
Darkness Yielding is an imaginative and engaging collection of ready to use liturgies, prayers and reflections for the richest seasons of the Christian year - Advent and Christmas, Holy Week and East
The fourth collection of its kind from one of today's most acclaimed hymn writers, The Voice of Faith offers new words for worship, many set to well-known tunes.Recalling and celebrating faithful, ho
"Before the King's Majesty includes an introductory essay which traces the key influences that shaped Lancelot Andrewes' faith and understanding, explores his theology and his preaching style, and ass
Looking at the tendency for evangelical Christians to focus primarily on the gospel and catholic Christians to emphasise the importance of church, this bridge-building book explores the notion that bi
Tells the story of the kidnap in Chechnya and 14 month captivity of two British aid workers. This book gives an account that charts their struggle not only to survive physically, but to emerge from th
Explores the spiritual impact of one of the oldest and known Celtic hymns, the 4th century St Patrick's Breastplate. This book reflects on the spiritual challenge of each of the Breastplate's nine ver
A Basic Dictionary of Saints introduces some 300 men and women from many different backgrounds who came to be regarded as holy. From every era of church history and from all the major Christian tradi
This new hymnal, widely known as CH4, consists of over 850 hymns and psalms and is the latest in a series published successively in 1898, 1927 and 1972. A number of 20th century items have been introd
This revision of 'the Church Hymnary' consists of some 100 psalms and 700 hymns, of which nearly a quarter are new items written and composed since the third edition was published in 1973. The collect
Bede Griffiths was a Benedictine monk who achieved worldwide recognition for his pioneering efforts to bridge the great traditions of Christian and Hindu faith. He advocates a global spiritual friends
Tears are a common experience we rarely discuss, and then only in relation to pain and loss. David Runcorn draws upon a long Christian tradition of seeing tears as a gift to explore their deeper meani
All Things Anglican offers a lively and accessible introduction to Anglicanism for anyone wanting to know what makes it distinctive. Whether you are training for Anglican orders, are curious about ano