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Who is the Christ we serve? What does it mean to be part of the
body of Christ? How can we live more Christ-centred lives?
Introduced and edited by Bishop Sarah Mullally, here are forty
reflections that lead us deeper into the meaning and practice of
life in Christ today. Drawing on the collective wisdom of all the
area bishops in the Diocese of London. each reflection includes a
Bible reading, a prayer and a suggestion for action based on the
reading. The result is an exceptionally helpful Lent book, offering
a rich array of biblical insight and spiritual guidance that
Christians of all traditions will warmly welcome and appreciate.
When the Romans settled in Britain in 43 CE they could hardly have
imagined that the small agricultural settlement of Londinium on the
Thames would eventually become one of the biggest cities in the
world. Its people worshipped then in small buildings like the
Mithraeum, but over the next two thousand years cathedrals,
synagogues, churches, mosques and temples changed the city skyline.
Destroyed many times - by fire, disease, internal revolution and
foreign powers - London has always rebuilt itself, stronger than
ever in its determination to over-come all the difficulties put in
its path. Gradually new forms of worship from beyond these islands
came to influence the capital city, bringing with them other
faiths, with their own prayers, scriptures and music. As the
different tribes and communities have intermingled, they have left
their mark on the city, adding architectural richness to it. For
religion plays a vital part in any city's life. This is the first
time that the history of London's faiths and beliefs has been
recounted. This is not a book for academics, though it is deeply
researched and may throw light on matters not always understood. It
is a readable history for those who enjoy exploring the world about
them, coming to understand other Gods and the ways in which belief
and prayer can differ. It will appeal to those interested in how
historical development can alter the lives of a people and how
religious affiliation changes history. From earliest times, when
the Romans built their temple to Mithras, now reborn in the
Bloomberg building near the Thames, the story follows religious
changes in the city when monasteries were destroyed, a great
cathedral burned, new churches were built and London almost
disappeared under enemy bombardment. Ancient religions from the
East have latterly made their home here. Modern ideas have taken
root, and today London has a vibrant multi-faith community, its
first woman Bishop, and beautiful buildings for worship in a
multitude of different ways.
Major partnership between SPCK and Diocese of London to provide a
resource to the whole church
A Good Advent, the first published work by the new Bishop of London
Rt Revd Dame Sarah Mullally, provides an inspiring and
thought-provoking introduction to the Advent season. The booklet
also includes details of how to download the accompanying free app
which will provide a daily devotion throughout Advent.
There is a prevailing culture of 'niceness' within churches which
can lead to conflict avoidance, suppression and denial.
Consequently, ministers and church leaders often struggle to handle
tensions, difference and competing demands within their
congregations. Drawing on practical theology, conflict theory,
family systems theory and experience, Bridgebuilding will help
church ministers and church members find more fruitful ways of
engaging with tensions and conflicts in the life of the Church. It
offers numerous practical tools for transforming conflict into
opportunities for personal and corporate growth. It complements the
'Growing Bridgebuilders' training course developed by Bridge
Builders with CPAS.
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