Books

The church as an institution comes in for morethan enough criticism, yet in its monastic life, itenjoys an extraordinarily high regard, far beyondthe confines of the religious book trade. Considerthe appeal of writers such as Wendy...

A concise, practical introduction to managing your church's resources in difficult times, whatever your budget. Avoiding quick-fix solutions, it outlines effective ways to maximise your income, strengthen your financial stability, and free you up to...

Warbling sopranos, bellowing basses, someone in the back row at least a line ahead of everyone else, fusty robes, intransigent organists and temperamental clergy - welcome to the world of the local church choir. Find humour, harmony and mutiny in...

60 really is the new 40 - and the over 60s are the largest grouping in all churches. With humour, honesty and monastic insights, this guide explores the spirituality of growing older and the gifts that wait to be discovered.

A compilation of Jim Cotter's beautiful and striking prayers for night time. Based on the traditional pattern of Compline, it presents structured prayer for each night of the week, with seasonal variations and a reflection for every night of the...

The celebrated spiritual writer Thomas Merton remains one of the most influential voices of our day. Here, Esther de Waal devises a seven day personal or group retreat programme using extracts from Thomas Merton's writings and a selection of his...

An introduction to the life, legacy and writings of Jeremy Taylor, one of the most formative Anglicans of the seventeenth century.

This winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1975, and listed by the New York Times as one of the best 100 non-fiction books of the century, gives timeless reflections on solitude, writing and faith amid the beautiful though sometimes brutal world of nature...

A practical, jargon-free guide to the aspects of public law that affect churches. Covering common situations that affect every congregation, it explains a church's legal requirements for child protection, health and safety, employing staff, data...

A pilgrimage to the Holy Land should truly be a journey of a lifetime, and this bestselling illustrated guide is the perfect companion. Preferred by pilgrims and tour leaders alike, Every Pilgrim's Guide to the Holy Land covers over sixty popular...