Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2007
ISBN 10: 0281059446 ISBN 13: 9780281059447
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A very succinct description of Christian sacraments might be that they are sacred signs instituted by Christ, through which God bestows his grace or supernatural assistance upon us. This book looks in turn at three sacraments of healing: anointing and the laying on of hands, the ministry of reconciliation (as confession in the presence of a priest is now called) and Holy Communion. The author wishes to encourage Christians, both within the Church of England and in the wider universal Church, to rediscover the healing power of the sacraments and to encourage the clergy to make them widely available as a priority in their ministries. He hopes that those on the fast-growing evangelical/charismatic wing of the Church may also come to see the value of a sacramental approach, and seeks to provide a counterbalance to the more subjective style of individual preachers/healers, often in itinerant healing ministries, who increasingly dominate the Christian landscape but who occasionally get the healing ministry a bad press. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2019
ISBN 10: 0281080569 ISBN 13: 9780281080564
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is Terry as he really is wise and funny. A good book from a big man. If only he could be the Primate.' John Sergeant A travelogue that is refreshingly irreverent and deeply human. James Naughtie From darkest Africa to the darker and infinitely wetter birthplace of John Knox, from the remote expanse of the Alaska Highway to part of the Antipodes that even Bill Bryson could not reach, Terry Waite takes us on a guided world tour in the company of Dr Robert Runcie. Even an archbishop has little control over wars and missed connections, floods and food poisoning. But this Primate sailed majestically through the most troubled of waters, as his companions (including Chaplain Richard Chartres) baled energetically in his wake. Hilarious and affectionate, Travels with a Primate offers an unashamedly nostalgic return to the 1980s. It is a delightful tribute to enduring friendship. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2019
ISBN 10: 0281083770 ISBN 13: 9780281083770
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Ruth Valerio's book is perfect for individuals and groups to think, reflect, pray and be challenged together.' JUSTIN WELBY, from the Foreword Saying Yes to Life lifts our focus from every day (and perfectly natural) concerns to issues that are impacting millions of lives around the world. As people made in the image of God, we are entrusted to look after what God has made - to share in the joy and creativity of God in making a difference for good. Ruth Valerio imaginatively draws on the Days of Creation (Genesis 1 - 2.2) in relating themes of light, water, land, the seasons, other creatures, humankind, Sabbath rest and resurrection hope to matters of environmental, ethical and social concern. Foundational to the book are what it means to be human and, in particular, to be a follower of Jesus during Lent. Voices from other continents are heard throughout, and each chapter ends with discussion questions, a prayer, and specially commissioned art to aid action and contemplation. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 1994
ISBN 10: 0281047618 ISBN 13: 9780281047611
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Transforming Priesthood offers a major theological reappraisal of the present and future role of the parish priest in Britain. Although written primarily with Anglicans in mind, the book is full if insights for partner churches - especially for those in which professional ministers and lay people recognize the need to collaborate effectively in carrying forward the mission and ministry of the whole Church. 'At last, here we have a practical, imaginative, and intelligent vision of priesthood for today's Church of England and beyond it. Dr Greenwood is widely experienced in parish ministry as well as at diocesan level and in academic theology. He is both realistic and theologically perceptive about contemporary England and its churches. His analyses are convincing; he is in touch with the livliest developments at local level and in theological thinking; and at the heart of his prescription is a relevant and passionate affirmation of the Trinitarian God. The result is a book that should not only stimulate debate of the right kind at a time of momentous change in all churches, it should also help to nurture Christian vocations, both as laity and parish priests.' David F Ford, Regius Professor of Divinity, University of Cambridge. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2002
ISBN 10: 0281052085 ISBN 13: 9780281052080
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In a world where the Church is faced with declining attendances, financial constraints and a shortage of clergy, is it possible to release a new vitality and energy? According to Robin Greenwood, if, as a Church, we can let go of the idea that we are marginalized, we can become much more confident, boldly discovering diverse and holistic ways of re-imaging the Church. When faced with diminishing congregations, instead of looking for someone to blame we can ask: 'What is there which is hopeful and fully alive, speaking of the liberating power of God? What can we offer to people and society who are searching for meaning in daily work and relation-ships? There exists within the Church a damaging split between clergy and laity, with laity being seen as somehow inferior. What is needed is to recapture the original concept of laity as being 'all God's people' or the royal priesthood of all believers. In this book, Robin Greenwood argues that in the Local Ministry movement every Christian person has a gift to offer. Everyone in their particular charism, and integrated with everyone else, is set free to do what is necessary for the Church to be Church. The Local Ministry movement gives a freedom to explore the many connections between faith and life, emphasizing how to have a sense of well-being, celebration, hope and enjoyment. It is in working together in a collaborative ministry that it is possible to halt the decline and renew the Church. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 1982
ISBN 10: 0281038619 ISBN 13: 9780281038619
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2005
ISBN 10: 0281057702 ISBN 13: 9780281057702
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is a pocket lent book from this well-known scholar. This is a welcome return to our successful 'pocket lent book'. It is a take-anywhere lent reading containing nine sessions for reflection and bible study covering the passion narratives from Palm Sunday to Easter, and exploring the events of Holy Week and Easter as the climax of the bible narrative. It includes the Bible passages, quoting (appropriately) from "The For Everyone Bible" translation. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 1991
ISBN 10: 0281045305 ISBN 13: 9780281045303
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2011
ISBN 10: 0281063613 ISBN 13: 9780281063611
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Each chapter gives material for the members of the group to read in advance. There is a framework or plan for a group meeting, with detailed ideas for activities and discussion. There is also general advice about group processes, including recruiting and running such groups. There is a framework for prayer, and biblical themes to be considered in context. The sessions are equally for seekers and confirmation candidates, and for teenagers as well as adults. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2011
ISBN 10: 0281064164 ISBN 13: 9780281064168
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Widely known for his poetry, radio broadcasts and television documentary films, John Betjeman was also a prolific writer of prose. Through the power of his pen, he publicly expressed his personal Christian beliefs as well as his doubts, made a case for the interconnectedness of religion and the arts, discussed the dependence of English society on its established Church, instructed his readers about the life and history of parishes, and lamented the loss of churches. He is arguably the most important voice of faith and culture in the twentieth century. This collection contains the best of Betjeman's prose of a religious nature. There are miscellaneous essays (from magazines and newspapers), regular columns (mostly from The Spectator and The Telegraph), contributions to others' books and extracts from his own. The volume also features book reviews, sermons, letters, radio broadcasts and some television documentary scripts. The vast majority of these pieces have not been reprinted or anthologized since their original publication, and as a result, Betjeman on Faith will refresh and inform as much as it delights. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2001
ISBN 10: 0281053200 ISBN 13: 9780281053209
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A volume of the prayers of David Adam, illustrated in full colour with photographs of Holy Island, from wide-sweep landscapes to more intricate images revealing beauty in unexpected places. The photographs relate closely to the meaning and mood of each prayer, helping us perceive the glory of God that is always around us - both in times of struggle and times of joy. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2013
ISBN 10: 0281069832 ISBN 13: 9780281069835
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The second part of the book turns intriguingly to a number of less obvious topics. The author considers what it means to be a serious reader and how literature can enable us to discover more about ourselves; he probes the spiritual dimension of music and its power to speak to deep human longings; he offers valuable insights into the significance of the human emotions in relation to our wellbeing and moral imagination and, finally, a personal testimony to the place and significance of silence in matters of faith and our human journey. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 1985
ISBN 10: 0281041814 ISBN 13: 9780281041817
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 1997
ISBN 10: 0281051089 ISBN 13: 9780281051083
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This title brings together six distinct voices with varying shades of opinion from a wide theological spectrum, to present their contributions to the post-evangelical debate. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2006
ISBN 10: 0281057826 ISBN 13: 9780281057825
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Mark Yaconelli is co-director of the Youth Ministry and Spirituality Project, which over the last 8 years has gathered together churches and youth ministers from across North America to explore contemplative prayer, discernment, spiritual direction, covenant community, spiritual practice and Sabbath-living as a way of resourcing ministries with youth. This book offers some of the experience, teaching, praying and thinking behind the project. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 1994
ISBN 10: 0281046913 ISBN 13: 9780281046911
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This text challenges the assumption that evangelism is best left to the Evangelicals; and it demonstrates the vital contribution that liberal Christianity can make to sharing the good news of God in this generation. The author defines liberalism in terms of openness, honesty and adaptability. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 1992
ISBN 10: 0281045275 ISBN 13: 9780281045273
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Everyone fails, including Christians. This is an exploration of the problems that many people have in facing up to failure and accepting its place in their spiritual life. Russ Parker seeks to combine pastoral sensitivity with perceptive reflection on the Bible. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2010
ISBN 10: 0281062315 ISBN 13: 9780281062317
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Michael Perham, Bishop of Gloucester, explores key Christian beliefs. His approach is readable and accessible yet with the depth of his pastoral experience and theological insight. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2015
ISBN 10: 0281074380 ISBN 13: 9780281074389
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Alister McGrath shows how science can take us only so far in answering the big questions about our origins, and how Christianity can take us further. A book for all who want to explore the reasons why the universe exists, and why we are in it. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2017
ISBN 10: 028107836X ISBN 13: 9780281078363
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'Hope is not the product of opinion or argument . . . There has to be something else - an impetus to act, a vision, something that fires our imagination.' At a time when many feel defeated by the world's problems, Vincent Nichols reminds us why we need to hold on to hope - and how we can offer genuine hope to those who need it most. With questions for reflection at the end of each chapter, this stirring book will encourage people of all faith backgrounds to come together and work towards a better future for all. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2005
ISBN 10: 0281057346 ISBN 13: 9780281057344
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Accompanies 10 week course in which TOM WRIGHT explains the basics of Christianity Living Faith: Exploring the Essentials of Christianity: Study Guide (64 pages) Designed to accompany Tom Wright's 10-session DVD based Living Faith course (although it may be enjoyed as a book itself), this highly readable study guide by John Schwarz is an abridged version of his 320 page volume A Handbook of the Christian Faith. The 10 chapters of this guide correspond with the course's 10 DVD sessions. To gain the most from the series, participants should read the relevant chapter before viewing the DVD. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2013
ISBN 10: 0281068259 ISBN 13: 9780281068258
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this lively and engaging follow-up to his much praised Finding Hope and Meaning in Suffering, Trystan Owain Hughes encourages us to develop an approach to life that looks beyond our own concerns. Using illustrations from poetry, literature and film, and drawing on contemporary scientific thought, the author reveals that our natural state is an interconnected harmony with God, with each other and with the world around us. Through showing compassion, which is love in action, we move towards that harmony and rediscover our reason for being. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 1986
ISBN 10: 0281042063 ISBN 13: 9780281042067
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 1996
ISBN 10: 028104953X ISBN 13: 9780281049530
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paul's letter to the Romans contains some of the most uplifting passages in the New Testament and it is a book of vital importance to Christians seeking to understand and live out their faith. Bowen offers a helpful commentary. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 1997
ISBN 10: 0281050287 ISBN 13: 9780281050284
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An account of the award-winning writer's visionary journey through the land of the Celts, beginning with a riotous party in Dingle in the West of Ireland. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2023
ISBN 10: 0281068313 ISBN 13: 9780281068319
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The SPCK Lectionary provides a streamlined and clearly laid-out presentation of the Common Worship calendar and lectionary, with BCP readings on the same page. Sundays and major festivals are covered, as well as weekday services. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2001
ISBN 10: 0281053855 ISBN 13: 9780281053858
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This work celebrates the achievements of women all over England, from different social, economic and ethnic groupings who are working to overcome poverty and exclusion. There are many motivating stories of women working as individuals, in small groups, and in large organizations and at international level demonstrating love for their neighbour, giving the disadvantaged dignity and allowing them to fulfil their potential. The book features local projects in Sheffield, Birmingham, Salford, Oxford, Whitley Bay and Tower Hamlets, as well as national and international organizations. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2005
ISBN 10: 0281057168 ISBN 13: 9780281057160
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Personal reflections, poems and prayers as response to the wonder of Autumn. Much of the inspiration for David Adam's writing comes from his deep appreciation of the miracle of creation. This series affords him the opportunity to focus in turn on spring, summer, autumn and winter and, through the written word and visual images, to help readers come to a greater awareness of the significance of each season in terms of the Christian life. A Celebration of Autumn includes personal reflections, poems and prayers on harvest, All Saints' Day and Remembrance Sunday, and is illustrated in full colour with fine art paintings. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2012
ISBN 10: 0281067902 ISBN 13: 9780281067909
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Women now comprise almost half the priests serving in the Church of England. As a result, there are many male clergy spouses who have had to come to terms with the seismic shift that occurs in family life when a wife embarks on the journey from exploration of vocation - through selection, training and formation - to ordination and a life of ministry. The author had his own busy career when he suddenly found himself playing second fiddle rather than being the 'doer' in the household. Not only did this subtly affect his marriage, but as friends and acquaintances became 'parishioners', he was required to respect boundaries, to be discreet and often to carry the burden of unsought confidentiality. Drawing on these experiences and those of many fellow clergy spouses, this volume is a practical, informative and engaging guide to the joys and challenges of being married to a vicar. Part one deals with the process from initial call to ordination and beyond. Part two helps clergy husbands work through what their new role might involve. Part three looks at lifestyle and family issues, while Part four offers support and sensible advice if things go wrong. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by SPCK Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 2012
ISBN 10: 0281063680 ISBN 13: 9780281063680
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. There are big questions in life that most of us come up against at some stage or other. They may look something like this: Does my life have a point? Do things really have to change? Am I happy enough? Will I ever be 'in' with the 'in crowd'? Where on earth is home? It's up to us to choose how we deal with these issues. We can push them away by letting ourselves become so busy and distracted that we drown them out. Or we can face them full on, and start exploring the deepest possibilities of our lives. The latter is what Does My Soul Look Big in This? aims to help us do. Warm and accessible, it's a book for a generation unafraid to be vulnerable; for people longing for a spirituality that is relevant and real. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.