Environmental

Becoming a Green Christian is a handbook for Christians who are seeking to understand and participate in the movement towards responsible and sustainable living in the twenty-first century. With its wealth of up-to-date material, Ellen Teague's book will attract anyone who is sensitive to environmental issues by clearly communicating a timely message.

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Ever Heard of a Talking Donkey? Or a Man Who Lived in a Giant Fish?  Children will be captivated by this fun and engaging collection of best-loved Bible stories, featuring unforgettable characters like Noah, Jonah, Daniel, Elijah, and Jesus - plus a few exciting surprises along the way! With quirky, vibrant illustrations by the incredible T.S. Spookytooth, this hardback book brings timeless stories to life in a way that’s both fun and memorable. Perfect for sparking curiosity and inspiring young minds! 

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How a prodigal church might save the planet...The world is in a mess and that mess is getting worse. Climate change is rapidly destroying God's creation. Our poorest neighbours are already suffering acutely but it will be our children and grandchildren who bear the full impact of the disaster. If the Church rediscovered the real meaning of Jesus it could play a pivotal role in averting this catastrophe. Instead, it frets about its own survival and agonises over who is sleeping with whom.The human race is staring into the abyss. Compared to the effects of climate change, nuclear war would be a stroll in the park. This book points a way forward that could bring life and hope to the planet - and the Church.   Incoming affirmation: 'Fine book. Let's hope it's not too late' - Richard Rohr (New Mexico, USA) John Barton, Oriel Laing Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Oxford for more than 20 years: "I've read your book with much interest. It's highly readable and also very challenging and needs to be widely read."

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A year of weekly Bible reflections that follow the seasons and changes of the gardener's year. The perfect gift for gardener's, organic food growers, families with allotments and fans of our Wild Worship series. Philip's weekly devotions help to encourage consistent devotional time - outside with God and deepening a spiritual relationship. God in the Garden includes reflection questions, practical tips, advice and space for journaling.

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This CD blends the beauty of music and the wonders of nature. Suitable for use as a background for reflective prayer, it will also help you to relax and eliminate stress as the sounds of nature provide a distraction from the noise pollution that interrupts our everyday lives.Contents WavesOpening prayer - Austin KershawGymnopédie No.1 - Erik SatieVenus, the bringer of peace - Gustav HolstChild falling asleep - Robert SchumannOn the breath of the wind - Keith DukeClair de lune for solo piano - Claude DebussyTender thoughts - Henryk PachulskiReflections of the sea - Kevin DuncanArioso - J. S. BachCadfan's blessing - Keith DukeThe holy boy - John IrelandTake, Lord - Margaret RizzaBirdsSanctus Dominus - Margaret RizzaDawn - Austin KershawLove theme - Peter Ilyich TchaikovskyAve Maria - Charles Gounod/J. S. BachThe swan - Camille Saint-SaënsTake my hands - Margaret RizzaCalm me - Margaret RizzaShepherd's lullaby - Thomas J. HewittAve verum corpus - W. A. MozartAnother sky - Austin KershawSongs my mother taught me - Antonín DvorákO Lord, listen to my prayer - Margaret RizzaRainInpoured spirit - Margaret RizzaAquarium - Camille Saint-SaënsDreaming - Robert Schumann'Moonlight' Sonata - Ludwig van BeethovenFirst cuckoo in spring - Frederick DeliusWish - Austin KershawDistant horizons - Kevin DuncanAir from Suite No. 3 in G J. S. BachLet your beauty - Margaret RizzaAdagio: Concerto in G minor - Antonio VivaldiAdagio for strings - Samuel BarberFaith - Austin KershawStreamsIn the Lord is my joy Margaret RizzaYou are the centre Margaret RizzaLonely flowers Robert SchumannTears Francisco TárregaOcean journey Kevin DuncanCradle song/Lullaby Johannes BrahmsTrïmerei: Kinderszenen No. 7 Robert SchumannO mio babbino caro Giacomo Puccini'New World' Symphony, Second movement - Antonín DvorákAndantino: Concerto for Flute and Harp - W. A. MozartMountains in the mist - Kevin DuncanThe blessing of the three - Keith Duke

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Paint the Church Green features six sessions which enable church groups to explore the relationship between faith and concern for the natural world. By presenting environmental issues, the course reflects on western lifestyles and encourages groups to share experiences, reflect on the Bible and make positive suggestions for change.

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Play Piano! Keeping it Green is part of the best-selling piano course by Alan Haughton and Chris Tambling and includes a wide range of original and popular music to supplement the course book.This themed repertoire contains 20 fun and 'green' pieces for the young beginner on topics such as Wind farm, Save the whale, Walk to school and Unleaded boogie.Play Piano! is a major on-going publishing programme so watch out for the latest titles to make learning the piano a real joy!ContentsBag for lifeBiofuel bopBottle bankCarbon neutralClear skiesCompost heapFlying freeGreen pasturesHydroelectricJumping beansLow energy lullabyNature's gardenRecycle ragRe-use, recycleSave the waleSolar poweredUnleaded boogieWalk to schoolWaste not, want not!Wind farm

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I realise that THIS? is rather a strange title! So I thought, maybe it should be followed by a question mark? In a way, the question mark is the journey of discovery which this book describes. That's because I want us to explore together the full reality of THIS?: where we actually are, who and what we really are, what is our 'This', and is God's 'This' a fuller reality? If so, how does that affect the way we lovers of the Creator react to Earth Warming?

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Following on from the phenomenal success of Wild Lent, Rachel Summers' new book, Wild Advent will once again have us all venturing outside to encounter God in the wild! Wild Advent provides an outdoor activity for each day of the four weeks of Advent, progressing through the Carmelite themes for Advent of Waiting, Accepting, Journeying, and Birthing. So why not make Advent a little wilder by wrapping up warm and heading outside to create your own icicle, breathe like a baby dragon, make pebble pictures, do some sand art... and share God's creation with others?The activities in Wild Advent include:• Things to do when it's cold• Things to do in the dark• Things to do with others• Short and easy things to make and do• Even shorter things to do Contents About the Author Why Wild Advent How this book works Things to do when it's cold  Things to do in the dark Things to do with others Short and easy things to make and do Even shorter things to do Thematic Index In Praise of Wild Advent Specifications Format - Paperback Published - August 2018 Weight - 202g Page Count - 92 Dimensions - 175 x 251 x 6 mm ISBN - 9781848679603 ISBN 10 - 1848679602

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At a time, when many people are re-thinking their relationship to the natural world, and their understanding of church, this book is vital. This book aims to transform your worship and spirituality through Bible teaching on the natural world. The natural world is a revelation of God. It is one of the ways he has always revealed himself to people.  In the Bible, people connected with God in the wild, Moses found God in a bush, Elijah found Him in whisper. People’s first revelation of God was through the natural world. The Bible starts outside and ends outside. All the best-known stories in the Bible take place outside. Jesus’s teaching takes place outside. He points out the world around him as he talks.  Wild church is becoming more popular all the time. It is a great way of doing church. It is fantastic for people who are seeking God, and it is fantastic for people who don’t even know that they are seeking after God. It is fantastic for people who are disillusioned with mainstream church, and for people who love traditional models of church.  It is fantastic for nature lovers, and people who don’t even know they are nature lovers yet. But this book is for anyone who wants to know God more. Wild Bible, Wild Church is an in-depth study of nature in The Bible, in order to lead people into deeper relationship with God.  Nature in the Bible communicates to us about God’s power, His glory, His strength, His wisdom, His mystery, His Love, and much more besides. In addition, nature can teach us about our spirit, our purposes and the ways we are built in God’s image. Become more wild as you learn to connect to our wild God. 

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 Discovering God Through Creation Wild Lent will change how we all experience and think about Lent. How? Simple! Instead of a nice cosy room, coffee, biscuits and lots of discussion about the meaning of Lent, you'll be wrapping up warm and heading off into the wilds! It's time to get up close and personal with creation and make a shadow clock, have a sunrise breakfast walk, go on a giant egg hunt, hug a tree, walk barefoot... and share God's creation with others.The activities in Wild Lent include:• Things to do when it's sunny• Things to do when it's raining• Things to do with others• Short and easy things to make and do• Even shorter and easier things to do• Things to do in the early morning• Things to do on the moveRachel Summers is a Forest School Practitioner and runs Curious Wilds, which provides forest school sessions. See Resources Tab for free downloads Contents  About the Author Why Wild Lent? How to use this book Things to do when it’s sunny Make a shadow clockMake a shadow sculptureFeel the sun on your faceLie in a hammockBlow bubblesMake a rainbowThings to do when it’s raining Put up a tarp and shelter beneath itHold a snail raceLet the rain paint a pictureReflections in raindropsMud facesRaindrop orchestraThings to do with others Sunrise breakfast walkGiant nest buildingEgg huntI spy springBlindfold sensory trailPlay Eagle EyeShort and easy things to make and do Hapa ZomeStick a symphony of greenElder wood beadsBramble cordageWild garlic pestoWild weavingThrow a seed bombEven shorter and easier things to do Cloud watchingTake one stickHave a good sniffMini safariHug a treeA bug’s eye viewThings to do in the early morning Open your window at 5amEat your breakfast outsideWash your face in dewWatch a daisy openThings to do on the move Make a journey stickBarefoot walkGo geocachingFollow a bird’s trailPalm treesThematic Index Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - January 2018 Weight - 120g Page Count - 128 Dimensions - 175 x 250 x 15 mm ISBN - 9781848679351 ISBN 10 - 1848679351

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 Discovering God Through Creation After the runaway success of Wild Lent and Wild Advent Rachel Summer’s new book, Wild Worship, will once again have us all venturing outside to encounter God in the wild!Wild Worship provides year-round outdoor activities based on seasonal festivals, and covering such diverse subjects as the Winter Solstice, International Dawn Chorus Day, Lammas and even World Toilet Day!There are things to make and do together, suggestions for Bible readings and songs and hymns to sing, and ideas for prayer. So why not 'toast' the trees as you go Wassailing make an elder bead snake or a bee house, or weave Michaelmas daisies into a crown . . . and share God's creation with others? Wild Worship is great for families with Children in Forest School or who want to spend family time outdoors. Contents About the Author Introduction Winter - Mountains Winter - Winter Solstice Winter - New Year's Day Winter - Twelfth Night Winter - Epiphany Winter - Wassailing Winter - Winter Bird watching Winter - Candlemas Winter - Valentine's Day Winter - Shrove Tuesday Spring - St David's Day Spring - St Patrick's Day Spring - Mothering Sunday Spring - Spring Equinox Spring - Holy Week Spring - St George's Day Spring - May Day Spring - International Dawn Chorus Day Summer - Pentecost Summer - World Environment Day Summer - World Oceans Day Summer - Father's Day Summer - Midsummer Summer - International Mud Day Summer - Lammas Autumn - Autumn Equinox Autumn - Seed gathering Sunday Autumn - Harvest Autumn - Apple Day Autumn - Halloween and Remembrance Autumn - World Toilet Day Autumn - National Tree Week Autumn - St Andrew's Day Specification Book format - paperback Published - August 2019 Weight - 276g Page Count - 128 Dimensions - 176 x 249 x 14 mm ISBN - 9781848679993 ISBN 10 - 1848679998

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