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Unreconciled?: Exploring Mission in an Imperfect World

by Ann Richards, Mission Theology Advisory Group

This book is the reference resource for the 2012 Lent courses at All Saints Ealing and St Martins West Acton. The focus is about making our theology of reconcilaition personal not just a matter of Christian duty. It is all too easy to pray for reconciliation for war torn countries "out there". But what about the reconciliation needed "in here"? What about the Unreconciled in our homes or on our doorsteps who feel left out, unheard, wounded or ignored? How can the local church offer the gift of Christ's reconciliation to those whose problems we are not even aware of?
Why Sacraments?

by Andrew Davison

A very thorough overview of the 7 sacraments and their relationship to the doctrine of the incarnation. Davison's writing is accessible, scholarly and succinct.
Elements of Rite: A Handbook of Liturgical Style

by Aidan Kavanagh

Essential source book for any liturgist. Kavanagh unpacks basic very profound principles informing healthy Echaristic worship.
Why Go to Church?: The Drama of the Eucharist

by Timothy Radcliffe

How the Eucharist brings us into slow work of faith, hope and love.
Creating Uncommon Worship: Transforming the Liturgy of the Eucharist

by Richard Giles

This book highlights the great richness, variety and imaginitive potential of modern sacramental worship. A must read for liturgists.
The Art of Worship: Paintings, Prayers, and Readings for Meditation (National Gallery London)

by Nicholas Holtam

An excellent collection of spiritual reflecions on selected artwork in the National Gallery. This is Nicholas Holtam (one time Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields and now Bishop Salisbury) at his best.
Difficult Gospel: The Theology of Rowan Williams

by Mike Higton

A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the fundamental principles behind Rowan Williams' theology.
The Spirit Level: Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger

by Richard Wilkinson, Kate Pickett

A compelling statistical study about equal societies and the broad based social benefits enjoyed in these nations. The numbers are easy and so is the read; but the implications are hard to swallow.
The Shattered Lantern: Rediscovering a Felt Presence of God

by Ronald Rolheiser

What does authentic Christian spirituality look and feel like? This book explores these very relevant themes and will leave you deeply enriched.
Tradition and Imagination: Revelation and Change

by David Brown
Discipleship and Imagination: Christian Tradition and Truth

by David Brown
God and Enchantment of Place: Reclaiming Human Experience

by David Brown
God and Grace of Body: Sacrament in Ordinary

by David Brown
God and Mystery in Words: Experience through Metaphor and Drama

by David Brown
Poet and Peasant: Literary-cultural Approach to the Parables in Luke

by Kenneth E. Bailey

An outstanding study of the parables. Kenneth Bailey's profound insights into the Middle-Eastern culture of Jesus' day will revolutionise the way you see the parables.

Entries from July 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012

Saturday

Jul072012

We Need More Crazy Christians

Justin Dodd

Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 05:18PM

Every 3 years the governing body of the Episcopal Church in the USA meets for business in what is called General Convention. In this incredible sermon the Bishop of North Carolina address the GC in worship and calls for more "Crazy Christians", Christians that run against the grain of self-preservation and gratification. Christians that are brave enough to transform the world through God's radical and scandalous love.