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Companions of Christ is a warm, welcoming and realistic guide from an immensely popular author for all who may feel spiritually jaded. With the help of practical spiritual exercises, Margaret Silf shows us how to embark on a journey of the heart and to keep faith despite the odds.

What happens when groups of Anglicans in different parts of the world study the same passages of Scripture? This landmark study explores the ways that Anglicans globally actually use the Bible and what this implies for life together in the Church.

One of the most colourful and influential Anglican figures of the last century, Percy Dearmer is best remembered for two outstanding achievements: His seminal work, The Parson's Handbook, and his brainchild, The English Hymnal. Yet these are not Dearmer's only legacy and his willingness to speak out has an extraordinary relevance today.

Written at a time of notoriously lax standards in the Church of England, George Herbert's essay on the calling and work of a parish priest remains fresh and full of wisdom for all who are pursuing this vocation today.

This prayer book provides essential sustenance for pilgrimages of both kinds; whether our journey is physical or of the spirit, it will enable us to discover and celebrate Christ's presence with us at every step of the way. The book shows that from the worries of setting out to the ecstasy of arriving, joys and trials alike point us to Christ.

This volume includes lectures from high profile figures from academia and the Church. Anglian and Catholic voices explores continuity and change in the Anglican Church and its relations with Rome, from its earliest days onwards.

This is a practical book of instruction for all who assist at the Eucharist and for the clergy who train them.

These reflections weave together literature, poetry, biography, botany, nature and scripture to offer incisive comment on contemporary life. Resonating with the pattern of the natural and litugical year, it provides a commentary on experiencing the sacred day to day.

'Truth' is a difficult subject in a pluralistic culture. Yet the preacher's call is to be a speaker of truth - the truth of God in Jesus Christ. Samuel Wells reflects on the practice of speaking about God, faith, the Bible, discipleship, resurrection, salvation, politics and truth, and on preaching that resonates in particular contexts.

Striking Out is a spiritual diary of Stephen Cottrell's pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Comprising reflections, prayer poems and evocative images from the road, together with poetry which Stephen has written for many years, this is an intimate and honest account of the profound effect of the age-old tradition of going on pilgrimage.

This collection of exquisite meditations is vintage Michael Mayne. Originally given as a series of retreat addresses, it focuses on timeless aspects of spiritual experience, including silence, redemption and seeing with the heart.

The first collection of Malcolm Guite's widely acclaimed columns on the back page of the Church Times. His perceptive musings draw together everyday events and encounters, journeys, poetry, stories, memory and a sense of the sacred to open a door into a new and enchanted world.

Drawing on his extensive experience in pastoral ministry and spiritual direction, Christopher Chapman explores the parallels between personal growth and nurturing a garden.

Michael Perham shaped the worship of the Church of England as we know it today. This collection brings together the very best of his unpublished writings to offer inspiring reflections on the seasons of the Christian year.

Enfolded in Christ helps priests develop a healthy spiritual life to sustain them through the demands of their calling. The author draws on extensive experience in pastoral supervision and spiritual direction to help priests cultivate spiritual practices that will nurture awareness of Christ, sustain holy living and foster personal well-being.

At foot of cover title: Alcuin Club and the Group for Renewal of Worship.

A companion and guide for ordained and lay ministers seeking to live their pastoral ministry well, amid all the complexities and pressures of contemporary society. It addresses issues which often remain unspoken, inviting dialogue, reflection, honest self-examination and the courage to share struggles and dilemmas with others.

It is often claimed that local churches provide a significant proportion of social care today. In this important new study, Sam Wells, Vicar of St Martin's in the Fields and the Salvation Army's Russell Rook consider the reality of the church's social work today to offer compelling and concrete recommendations for the future.

All Things Anglican offers a lively and accessible introduction to Anglicanism for anyone wanting to know what makes it distinctive. Whether you are training for Anglican orders, are curious about another denomination or would like to join an Anglican Church, this guide will introduce you to the ways of the Church of England.

City of God is a moving, prophetic account of the divine in daily life. It tells the story of one day in Sara's ministry: Ash Wednesday, when she carries ashes out of church to public places. Sara explores the profound meanings set loose by touching the forehead of a stranger and paints an unforgettable picture of the search for God all around us.

This handbook aims to ensure sound understanding and good practice for all involved in the church's ministry of healing at local level. The book offers excellent, well balanced teaching on healing by rooting it in the wider context of the prayer of the church.

This beautiful collection of meditative prayers offers a profoundly valuable resource for clergy and congregation, for worship preparation and the liturgy. Will help all who read them to engage in worship with a greater sense of expectation.

Offers insights into the kind of prayer that enables us to bring the whole of our being to God, and to let the power released into the world by the life, death and resurrection of Jesus flow through our hearts and into the world.

The journey through grief is the loneliest of all and an understanding companion can be like a lifeline when all else seems in turmoil. This title presents an anthology that gathers together some of the prayers, Bible readings, poems and letters that helped the author cope with the deaths of her daughter, her son and her husband.

This worship anthology contains contributions from writers around the world, designed to broaden the ability to see Christ in others. The prayers and readings can be used as intercessions, sermon and teaching illustrations, short dramas, or in small groups for reflection.

Timeless wisdom and striking contemporary relevance meet in this original exploration of the journey of the human soul toward God, the stages of spiritual growth through which we will reach our goal and difficulties we will encounter along the way.