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Emerging worship for a missional church. An exploration of Anglican
'fresh expressions' of Church in England, and Episcopal Church
'emerging churches' in the United States.
This book is an exploration of the biblical and theological themes
in the Common Worship Eucharistic texts. The theological formation
of many Christians takes place during their weekly celebration of
the Eucharist. The language of the Eucharist has a deep impact on
the way that people think about God and about themselves. The
problem today is that fewer and fewer Christians have any idea
about the content and significance of many of the allusions that
can be found in the liturgical texts.
Reflections on searching and longing on the journey through life In
his 13 years as Vicar, David Adam welcomed over 1 million people to
the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. These pilgrims reflected every mood
and attitude to life. Some radiated a presence, others were too
busy to stop. Many were collectors of holy places as some would
collect stamps! Some were awestruck at what was around them, others
closeted themselves in and never saw the Island. All had something
to teach. As David Adam tells their stories, he reveals the inner
searching and longing common to us all, and helps us reflect on how
we personally are dealing with our journey through life.
A guide to liturgy and worship in the Church of England within the
framework of 'Common Worship', which combines theory, theology and
history with a strong sense of the realities of parish life and
pastoral practice. It explores the way in which liturgy can reflect
the life of the church and the wider world, and the new
opportunities for churches at a local level to own and shape the
liturgy they use. This book is essential reading for anyone
involved in worship in the Church of England, and who wants the
worship of their church to be the best they can offer, based on
clear liturgical principles. It is also practical and detailed -
Michael Perham covers clothing and colours, children's role in
worship, the cycle of the Christian year, the timing of services,
the use of church space and other elements that go to make up the
feel of an individual church. The book has its roots in two of
Michael Perham's earlier works, 'Liturgy Pastoral and Parochial'
and 'Lively Sacrifice', though much of the material is quite new,
and fills its role as key texts for anyone interested in the
liturgy of the Church of England.
Isn't it a mind-blowing thought that God, the creator of all that
is, wants to be our friend? Friendship means an intimacy and an
understanding that few of us associate with God. For many, playing
the servant to Jesus' master may sound like the easier option. Yet
Jesus holds out the hand of friendship to all of us. Michael Perham
tells the beautiful story of how the friendship between Jesus and
Simon Peter developed. This book traces Peter's journey from the
moment he answered Jesus' call to his role as a leader in the first
Christian communities. Peter's story exemplifies our desire to
become God's friends, and the struggles we might experience along
the way. Full of fresh insights into the Scriptures, Jesus and
Peter will help you to nurture a joyful and satisfying friendship
with God. And what can be more rewarding in life than to become
God's friend?
The faith of the Church, although unchanging, must be told afresh
for each new generation. In this volume, Michael Perham, Bishop of
Gloucester, does exactly that by exploring key Christian beliefs;
in an amazing God, in a community of prayer, in transforming
worship, in a mission-shped Church, in the ministry of the
baptized, in Christian values, in a new society, in heaven on
earth. His approach is readable and accessible yet with the depth
of his pastoral experience and theological insight. This is a book
that, whilst encouraging and affirming, offers no easy solutions
but takes us on a shared faith journey that is firmly rooted in the
real world.
The complete readings of the Revised Common Lectionary, years A,B
and C as authorised by the Church of England in 2006, together with
readings for the Major Holy Days of the Church Year, all in the
NRSV translation. The Lectern Edition is bound in sturdy red
binding with gold blocking on the cover, and is intended for use by
the priest on the altar and the lectern.
Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for
the whole school. Action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction
and comprehensive guided reading support meet the needs of children
at every stage of their reading development. Atlantic Adventure
sails across the Atlantic Ocean with Michael Perham as we see how
he broke a world record. Each book contains inside cover notes that
highlight challenge words, prompt questions and a range of
follow-up activities to support children in their reading.
What happens when two bishops known for their liturgical
sensibilities travel to study alternative Christian communities on
two continents? Bishops Mary Gray-Reeves and Michael Perham
traveled throughout the U.S. and U.K. to study fresh expressions of
church and identify the principles that link these new forms of
worship and community. The Hospitality of God captures their
practical and inspiring findings and builds a bridge between fresh
new voices and the institutional church.
The seasonal liturgies at the heart of the Christian year have the
ability to touch individuals and whole church communities in a way
that changes lives. This companion and commentary to Lent, Holy
Week and Easter offers advice on creatively using the church's most
dramatic and transformative liturgies. It explores how
commemorating Jesus' passion and resurrection enables us to enter
the familiar stories and discover their power to make us more
Christlike, even in the painful events of life. Written principally
for those who celebrate the liturgy - clergy, readers, local
ministry teams, ordinands and others, it stretches from the
beginning of Lent to the end of the Great Fifty Days, with a
particular focus on Holy Week. For each event in this season, it: o
Traces how it has been observed in Christian tradition o Explores
how the authorized liturgies can be used creatively in different
pastoral contexts o Reflects on the narratives theologically and in
terms of their power to transform.
Michael Perham was an influential liturgist and priest who 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. From Advent to Christ the King, Michael Perham
shares his passion for the worship and its ability to draw us into
God's presence. He explores how celebrating the life, death and
resurrection of Jesus opens us to growth and to change. This
collection includes the last address Michael Perham gave on Ash
Wednesday shortly before his death. Rachel Treweek, the succeeding
Bishop of Gloucester, provides an introduction.
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