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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.

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.

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.

This is the definitive handbook for all those seeking to ensure that their church deals with copyright issues in an effective way. The booklet contains detailed information on the copyright requirements for all liturgy authorized or commended for use in the Church of England.

This guide is aimed at those who have care of parish records and updated in the light of experience of operating the Measure. It includes information about operating the Measure in dioceses; suggestions for the making, care and preservation of records; and advice about records' management.

This historic report, first published in 1985, was released four years after Lord Scarman's report on the Brixton disorders, and at a time of continuing urban unrest, yet is still of great relevance today. It asks what future is there for our inner cities and housing estates, and considers how we should respond.

Over the past few years the world of children has radically changed. Children in the Way argues that it is time for the Church, in its dealings with children, to take serious note of these changes. It examines models for Christian education work, and looks at the way in which faith grows.

The Lord is Risen takes a detailed look at a unique period in the history of the Christian faith - the story of Jesus' resurrection. Written in a clear and engaging style, the series combines sound and orthodox Christian theology with good educational practice on the one hand, and a commitment to equip the whole church for mission on the other.

This highly readable handbook investigates Christian ministry providing an introduction to what the Bible says as well as addressing developments from the history of the Church. It considers crucial issues for the contemporary Christian, including the ministry of the whole church, women in leadership, working together and handling failure.

The report of the Archbishops Commission on the Organization of the Church of England. The 1995 recommendations of the Turnbull Commission.

This official report of the Formal Conversations that began in 1999 sets out the common ground between the Church of England and the Methodist Church. It shows the strength of theological agreement, but also points out significant differences that require further work.

Reveals one of the most vital, yet under-researched areas of youth ministry - how Christian adults can accompany young people on their spiritual quest or journey, helping them grow in awareness and use their gifts.

A guide to the Church of England's 'Common Worship' funeral services. It seeks to offer straightforward and realistic ideas about how to use the services in your church and at the crematorium. Drawing on her parish experience, Anne Horton includes suggestions for a range of local situations.

A revised and updated 2nd edition of this Council for the Care of Churches title providing advice on the conservation of historic bells, bellframes and fittings. The book provides workable guidelines that balance the needs of conservation and bellringing practice.

A user-friendly handbook for all embarking on a course of training for Christian ministry, lay or ordained. It is designed to reduce the fear factor and help students make the most of their study and training.

This handbook is a summary version of the longer "A Time to Heal" report from the Church of England on the ministry of healing. The report offers an overview of the current state of this ministry and a framework for the development of the healing ministry in the 21st century.

Formation for Ministry Within a Learning Church (2003) set out a broad vision for the future of ordination training and lay education. In this follow up work, guidance is given in the areas of Education for Discipleship, training for Reader/Preacher ministry and the new-style pre- and post-ordincation training.

Presents a collection of ideas for Church under-fives leaders. This book inlcudes an aim; ideas for setting the scene and providing atmosphere; ideas for acting out the theme in play; a biblical link and another non-Bible story; questions; and craft activities, rhymes, drama and movement.

This practical resource is an invaluable guide for teachers, RE advisers and co-ordinators. It provides a wealth of ideas and information to help facilitate motivating and meaningful RE experiences for children and young people with autism and/or severe and complex learning disabilities.

Emmaus is a course designed to welcome people into the Christian faith. Contact is a practical, hands-on booklet that helps churches make the most of their connections with those outside the church, as the first step in running an Emmaus course.

This document seeks to relate the teaching of marriage to the pastoral needs of people in the community, so that they might approach marriage with confidence. It is intended as a stimulus to commend marriage to all people in society and as a basis for teaching in churches. Please note this is the 1999 edition.

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.

Small new Christian communities created by pioneer ministers, both lay and ordained, are popping up everywhere - on housing estates, in community centres, schools, cafes, and in numerous other contexts beyond the local church. This how-to book fills the gap for a practical, step-by-step guide for all who are engaged in this form of ministry.

At times prayer can seem like hard work or a bit of a mystery. At other times it's an encounter with the Living God. Wherever you are on the journey of faith, this short course will encourage a discovery of new-found joy and delight in prayer .

This volume, commissioned by a group of Bishops in hard-hit dioceses, looks to develop strong theological foundations for local social action initiatives by churches, especially for activists who are not familiar with the Church of England's tradition of social theology, developed by William Temple and others a century ago.

Pilgrim is a teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England that helps enquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ. This second book in the Follow Stage explores one of the greatest Christian treasures, the Lord's Prayer.

Positive spiritual development is an obligation on all schools and this book documents how ten leading Christian-ethos secondary schools have developed programmes to ensure the spiritual development of their students.

The Testing of Vocation is a comprehensive study that will provide an essential reference volume for historians and all students of the vocation and ministry in today's Church. It explores in detail the Church of England's concept of vocation and how it has developed over the century in response to changes in society and in the church.

An overview of recent developments in church planting. This detailed, practical and well-researched book describes the varied and exciting 'fresh expressions' of church being created. This edition includes a new foreward by the Rt Revd Graham Cray.