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This important and timely study offers a theological exploration of the relationship between Christians and Jews. It is mindful of the prejudice and persecution experienced by the Jewish community throughout history, not least from the Christian church, and is intended as antidote to antisemitism.

Aims to equip those engaged in ministry to people with dementia. It explores the theological and spiritual challenges to be faced, suggests practical ways in which acts of worship can enable those living with dementia to participate as fully as they are able, and offer a wide range of prayers and worship outlines.

This practical companion to Common Worship: Baptism and Confirmation will help churches to use the rites of baptism and confirmation with imagination and confidence in different local contexts and with different worship styles.

Calling All God's People offers a theological starting point to reflect on your calling and the calling of all God's people. It explores three key themes from the Christian tradition - calling, discipleship and ministry - to explore how God might involve you in a transforming vision for the whole of life.

Focusing on getting the right 'life balance' between rest, work and play, this course in five interactive sessions aims to help groups explore how to build Sabbath time into the crazy pressures of everyday life, and how Sabbath attitudes can transform the way we spend our time.

Combining a stimulating mix of history and biography, Saints on Earth gives detailed information about the people commemorated in the Common Worship calendar of Holy Days.

Found in Common Worship: Times and Seasons, The Way of the Cross is a series of scripture-based devotions for personal or group use in Lent and Holy Week. This seasonal companion provides the full sequence of fifteen meditations, each accompanied by short reflections from three of today's very best spiritual writers.

A landmark work of theology, exploring 14 key theological themes - such as creation, grace, death and judgement - from the perspective of children. Challenging conventional readings of theology, this work challenges those who care about children and their place in the world and the church.

Reflections for Daily Prayer has nourished thousands of Christians for a decade with its inspiring and informed weekday Bible reflections. Now, in response to demand, Reflections for Sundays combines material from over the years with new writing to provide high-quality reflections on the Principal Readings for Sundays and major Holy Days.

Presents the recommended Bible readings (references only) for Sundays, weekdays and Principal Festivals worked out for the year between Advent 2018 and Advent 2019. Large format.

The definitive reference book to the Church of England and other Anglican provinces in the UK and overseas. It includes complete diocesan directories and contact details for many Christian organisations.

This welcome resource provides a ready-made, three-part course to help prepare parents and godparents bringing children for baptism. It also offers resources for helping the church family to understand its key role in baptism and to offer the best welcome possible.

Some people think that vocation is just for special people... but God calls us all to live our lives shaped and directed by his call. This five-session course explores the meaning of vocation for everyone, helping us to embark on an adventure with God - a journey through life in which we make a contribution to the world around us.

The ultimate beginner's guide to the Church of England's Common Worship liturgy! With overviews of all the CW books in print, explanations of each service, and answers to frequently asked questions, it's suitable for ordinands, leaders who'd like to improve their confidence, and churchgoers looking to understand services more deeply.

Using a mix of theological reflection, sociological analysis, case studies and personal experience, this book explores ways forward for mission in a rural context in both traditional and fresh expressions of church. It offers insights into issues facing rural England and explores the nature of mission with reference to the rural situation.

This theological and pastoral resource addresses specific challenges to the church as it seeks to speak truthfully in the aftermath of abuse, and provides material to help parishes and dioceses who find themselves facing the complex realities of such issues.

A guide to help clergy and worship planners use the seasonal material for the Church of England, Common Worship: Times and Seasons. Covering Advent to Candlemas, it includes an introduction to the history and theology of the Christian year, background information for each part of the season, and practical tips and case studies.

Designed for the youngest tot to the most elderly "totterer", this book contains tips and ideas for theory and practice, traditions and stunts in every aspect of clowning, from facepaints and feather dusters to water wigs and walks.

This report was written in 1994 as the Church of England's first consideration of the whole phenomenon of church planting, its triumphs and its pitfalls. It offers guidance for all kinds of church planting situations and goes beyond to consider how to bring these new parts of God's Church to fruition and maturity.

Supports teaching Christianity at KS1. This book provides background information for teachers, practical examples of pupil activities and discussion starters. Topics covered include: Christmas; Easter; what's in the Bible?; visiting a church; using visitors; symbols; light; prayer; and icons.

Readers make a significant contribution to the Church's ministry and mission. Bridging the Gap is full of information and practical help for those seeking to discover their vocation in Christian ministry, as well as for clergy, Readers and interested lay people.

Help and comfort for churchwardens in the form of a humorous, illustrated monthly calendar of handy tips.

This unique anthology of Christian spirituality draws on the experiences and reflections of six contemporary writers. From the perspective of the late twentieth century, and from very different Christian traditions, they explore our relationship with God and with one another.

The letter to the Colossians was written to a church dominated by powerful forces and alternative spiritualities. It is thus remarkably relevant to our day. Paul's theme is no less relevant - Christ will have first place in everything. David Day's book encourages us to consider how to give Christ pre-eminence in every area of our lives.

Records the meeting of a group of Christian and Muslim scholars in Qatar in 2003 to study passages from the Bible and the Qur'an together. Combining scholarship at the highest level with commitment to the practice of faith in the modern world, it addresses questions such as discernment of the Word of God and making space for the religious 'Other'.

For Such a Time as This takes a radical look at the ministry of deacons in the Church. It brings biblical, theological and ecumenical perspecitives to bear on the ministry that many believe has not yet realized its full potential.

Explores the history and forms of "Christian" art and how these images can be used in the teaching of RE. The book is designed to be used by non-specialist RE or art teachers and includes a section providing practical schemes of work and classroom activities using specific images.

This is an exploration of the rich spirituality of the Church Fathers found in the writings of Cyprian; the Desert Fathers and Mothers; Basil the Great; Gregory of Nyssa; John Chrysostom; Augustine; Benedict; and Gregory the Great.

This report commissioned by the Mission and Public Affairs Council of the Church of England offers an important contribution to the national debate on the future of sentencing and the role of the courts.

Provides a critique of Church schools, arguing for an increase in provision/numbers, especially at the secondary level, that Church schools must be distinctively Christian institutions, and calls for the vocation of teaching to be more explicitly recognized by the Church.