Spring Book Favourites

 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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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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Here is an all-embracing, child-centred liturgical programme which faithfully follows the Lectionary. The inspirational teaching ideas are the result of Katie Thompson's long experience within her own parish, during which the material was tested and refined. Photocopiable worksheets accompany the liturgy and there are 165 in total. Contents Introduction First Sunday in Advent Second Sunday in Advent Third Sunday in Advent Fourth Sunday in Advent Christmas Day The Feast of the Holy Family Mary, Mother of God Second Sunday after Christmas Feast of the Epiphany The Baptism of the Lord First Sunday of Lent Second Sunday of Lent Third Sunday of Lent Fourth Sunday of Lent Fifth Sunday of Lent Palm (Passion) Sunday The Passion of Christ (Alternative version) Easter Sunday Second Sunday of Easter Third Sunday of Easter Fourth Sunday of Easter Fifth Sunday of Easter Sixth Sunday of Easter Seventh Sunday of Easter Feast of the Ascension of the Lord Feast of Pentecost Feast of the Trinity Feast of Corpus Christi Second Sunday of the Year Third Sunday of the Year Fourth Sunday of the Year Fifth Sunday of the Year Sixth Sunday of the Year Seventh Sunday of the Year Eighth Sunday of the Year Ninth Sunday of the Year Tenth Sunday of the Year Eleventh Sunday of the Year Twelfth Sunday of the Year Thirteenth Sunday of the Year Fourteenth Sunday of the Year Fifteenth Sunday of the Year Sixteenth Sunday of the Year Seventeenth Sunday of the Year Eighteenth Sunday of the Year Nineteenth Sunday of the Year Twentieth Sunday of the Year Twenty-first Sunday of the Year Twenty-second Sunday of the Year Twenty-third Sunday of the Year Twenty-fourth Sunday of the Year Twenty-fifth Sunday of the Year Twenty-sixth Sunday of the Year Twenty-seventh Sunday of the Year Twenty-eighth Sunday of the Year Twenty-ninth Sunday of the Year Thirtieth Sunday of the Year Thirty-first Sunday of the Year Thirty-second Sunday of the Year Thirty-third Sunday of the Year The Feast of Christ the King Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul The Feasts of the Transfiguration of the Lord Solemnity of the Assumption Solemnity of All Saints Harvest festival Songs  Specification Book Format - Paperback Published - June 1995 Weight - 211g Page Count - 350 Dimensions - 211 x 300 x 23 mm ISBN - 9780862096366 ISBN 10 -  0862096367

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Nick Fawcett's Daily Prayer is simply structured with material for every day of the year, including a seasonal supplement.It is a practical tool for personal devotional use. The Scripture passages, down-to-earth reflections and prayers stimulate, challenge and encourage a prayer life that is fresh and relevant.Daily Prayer is an ideal companion for anyone, wherever they are on their Christian walk. Contents Introduction January February March April May June July  August September October November December Seasonal Supplement - Shrove Tuesday Seasonal Supplement - Ash Wednesday Seasonal Supplement - Holy Week Seasonal Supplement - Easter Week Seasonal Supplement - Ascension Day Seasonal Supplement - Pentecost Seasonal Supplement - Trinity Sunday Seasonal Supplement - 29th February Scriptural Index Specifications Book format - Paperback Published - February 2007 Weight - 360g Page Count - 815 Dimensions - 96 x 147 x 35mm ISBN - 9781844177219 ISBN 10 - 1844177211

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Marble-run prayers, milkshake prayers, paper boat prayers and teapot prayers – there's something for everyone in this fun, thought-provoking and creative book. With a focus on peace, respect, care for others, and the world around us.The prayer ideas are grouped into five themes:• Saying thank you• Sorry prayers• Prayers for others• Prayers for ourselves• Things to remind us to prayThe activities will be loved by children from 3-11, and many of them will also be appreciated by teens and adults who want to reflect and draw closer to God in an accessible, practical and creative way. Endorsements: Not sure how to help children to be prayerful? Whether it's a child at home or a group at church, this book has a wealth of creative ideas to get them involved and get them thinking. (And it might just do the same for us adults!)Revd Phyllis Owen, Associate Priest, Parish of SouthendI love the way in which Eleanor provides a range of practical, imaginative, child-friendly activities which will connect children to God through play.Syrie Cox, CEO Southend YMCAIt's full of fun, fresh and practical ways to help children to pray. I will definitely use them in my classroom!Rachael Marshall, Church Primary School Teacher Contents About the Author Introduction Thank you Prayers Sorry Prayers Prayers for other people Prayers for ourselves Things to remind us to pray Specifications Format- Paperback Published June 2018 Weight - 478g Page count - 478g Dimensions - 175 x 250 x 16 mm ISBN - 9781848679450 ISBN 10 - 1848679459

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In these prayers, inspired by the Celtic tradition, Nick Fawcett fuses elements of our Christian past with the present, the ancient with the contemporary. In language at times poetic, at times reflecting a deep affinity with nature, and throughout free of any doctrinal axe to grind, he roots prayer in daily life and the world around us, locating the divine in the down-to-earth, the heavenly in the here and now. There are prayers for ourselves, seeking help in meeting the challenges of life and faith. There are prayers for others and – so vitally important today – for our environment. And there are prayers of praise, worship and thanksgiving, celebrating and responding to the awesome mystery of God. Here is a resource to breathe new life into your daily devotions; prayers that will speak not only for you but also to you. Contents Introduction Blessings Consecrating every moment of life Guidance Help in time of challenge Personal and Spiritual growth The Environment Personal Relationships Social Justice The Wider World Awe and Wonder Thankfulness Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - December 2021 Weight - 356g Dimensions - 130 x 198 x 15mm ISBN - 9781838581169 ISBN 10 - 1838581162

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David Adam's writing on prayer and spirituality is loved the world over. In this book, we have gathered 1000 of his finest prayers and arranged them thematically for the key seasons of the Church year and all areas of Christian life. The result is an invaluable resource for those who prepare worship. Contents Introduction Blessed be God! Call of God The Christian Year Encountering God Intercessions The Journey of Discipleship The Journey into God The Human Journey Celebrating the Faith Blessings Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - February 2009 Page Count - 1000 Dimensions - 152 x 233 x 16mm ISBN - 978-1848670686 ISBN 10 - 1848670680

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If you find prayer a struggle sometimes, unsure of what to say or how to say it, this is the book for you. For everyone, praying can occasionally seem more of a burden than a blessing. We assume there’s a right way of doing it, certain words we ought to use, an approach we must adhere to. In these pages, Nick Fawcett dispels that myth, offering 100 prayers that express not how we’re meant to feel but how we truly feel; not what we’re meant to say but what we want to say. If you’re feeling miserable, disillusioned, bored, tell God about it. If you’re angry with God, spit it out. If you’re troubled by doubts and questions, say so. Why pretend to feel what you don’t? Why go through the motions if they mean nothing to you? Be yourself; tell it as it is. Despite what you may think or fear, God won’t be shocked. Praying without pretence, that’s what we should aim for.Real, honest prayer. If God can't accept that, who can?- Nick Fawcett

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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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Never was there a more important moment for inter-religious engagement, yet never did it feel more difficult. But with this book in one hand and a freshly cooked chapati in the other, the first steps will seem possible!Divided into six short study chapters and interspersed with recipes, questions, reflections, stories and lots of practical suggestions, Eating Curry for Heaven's Sake is an invaluable resource for Christians of any age, either as individuals or in a group. It encourages honest and open dialogue, challenges us to name our fears, and prompts even the most rural church communities to engage. As Barbara Glasson says, 'There's no such thing as an expert, but no excuse for ignorance.'Suitable for house groups, youth gatherings, student discussions or focused engagement during Lent or Advent, this book will help ordinary Christians to become more confident and resilient. It names what's unpalatable but also relishes the rich diet of multiculturalism. So, let's Eat Curry for Heaven's Sake!Full Colour Throughout

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