In these pages, you’ll witness how acts of social and environmental justice, intertwined with mercy, have the potential to reshape lives, offering a vivid portrait of the profound impact of embracing the everyday God. As he reflects upon Jesus’s teaching in Matthew 25:34–40, Arnold challenges us to discover God’s presence in the most unexpected places and join in with where God is acting, whether
Packed with vivid, often deeply moving memories and evocative photographs, this book tells John's story against the backdrop of the developing National Children's Home. Throughout his life he has kept in touch with the home (now Action for Children) and is well placed to describe the changes in it's approach and some of the remarkable men & women who gave their lives for homeless children.
Have the Church of England lectionary calendar at your fingertips with The Common Worship Lectionary 2025. Featuring readings and Bible passage for the whole of the liturgical year, this little book is an essential resource for church readers.
The Common Worship Main Volume is the primary worship and service book for the Church of England. It contains material used on Sundays by most churches: a variety of Communion services and non-eucharistic forms of worship, as well as the basic Baptism service and the Psalms. this revised and updated 2024 edition contains fully updated royal prayers throughout, plus additional material.
This pocket prayer guide is an invitation to the delight, privilege and responsibility of praying for your churches and the communities they serve. A delight because your prayers open the way for God’s blessing on the people around you.
Multi-parish benefices are the pattern of the future. Pam Macnaughton addresses their unique needs in this guide, blending creativity with a theologically and pastorally informed approach. She provides practical solutions and fresh ideas, based on tried and tested methods, for local churches struggling with declining attendance and complex contexts.
This essential handbook for the preparation of worship presents the authorised Bible readings (references only) for the liturgical year beginning Advent Sunday 2023.
Church Representation Rules is a vital tool for all those involved in parochial, diocesan and national Church governance. This 2022 edition incorporates the contents of the four Amendment Resolutions (2019-2022) passed since the 2020 edition was published. These include rules governing mission initiatives, online voting, term limits and more.
This essential handbook summarizes the safeguarding responsibilities of parishes, as outlined in the House of Bishops' Safeguarding Policies and Practice Guidance.
At a time when families are too overwhelmed to reciprocate the love and care of friends, the In Loving Memory Guestbook keeps a log of those they will want to thank when life regains its balance.
Reflecting a 'head, heart and feet' approach to understanding scripture, this collection will delight those who preach with an abundance of wisdom, and inspire all readers to embody a living faith.
'Lighten our Darkness' celebrates the music and words which are the foundations of Choral Evensong. Simon Reynolds gives a clear appraisal of it's place in contemporary life.
Caroline Symcox’s lively question-and-answer format provides a clear, contemporary introduction to the Christian faith and the workings of the Church of England: covering everything from what it’s like to be a vicar, how the Church developed and what Christians believe, to what they think on key ethical issues.
Contains 20 baptism cards, to provide a record of the events of the baptism and the godparents. The emblem is blue and green on white, showing the Dove of the Holy Spirit.