Faith in the City was a seminal moment in the life of the Church of England. This book evaluates its importance for the present day and seeks to open a debate on urban policy and theology and practice. buff.ly/v3eGCWE

😊 😀 Out tomorrow! 👍 🫡 Tillers of the Soil is a richly woven tale of land, tradition, and resilience, set in the fading days of Roman Britain, where a family fights to hold onto their home, heritage, and way of life. Order now!

A multi-generational family drama, exploring themes of duty, identity, and survival in late Roman Britain, set in Silurian Wales. 😀 Coming Soon! 🙂 Order now!

A series of Advent studies reflecting on people in the Bible associated with Bethlehem, relating their experiences to Bethlehem today, and inviting readers to consider their significance for their own Christian lives.

A unique combination of historical depth, cultural richness, and emotional resonance, set in a rarely explored time and place, making it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and those interested in Welsh and Roman history Out soon. Pre-order now.

Set in the rugged landscapes of Silurian Wales, a region rarely explored in historical fiction, Tillers of the Soil offers a fresh perspective on the decline of Roman Britain and the clash between Roman, Celtic, and Christian cultures 👍 Pre-order now

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This series of Advent studies takes readers to the Bethlehem of Scripture, and also to Bethlehem today, exploring the connections between people of antiquity and the challenges confronting Christians in the reality of Bethlehem today.

📖 “Worship is not a puzzle to be solved, but a mystery to be apprehended.” John Shepherd invites us to rediscover worship as a living encounter with the divine. #MysteryOfGod #AnglicanWorship #TheologyMatters

📚💥 What happens when theology meets drama, music, activism, and memoir? This is theology that resists, reimagines, and remakes. #DecolonizeTheology #LiberationTheology #CreativePractice #Theopoetics#HeatherWalton buff.ly/f2iXrnU

📖 “Worship is not a puzzle to be solved, but a mystery to be apprehended.” John Shepherd invites us to rediscover worship as a living encounter with the divine. #MysteryOfGod #AnglicanWorship #TheologyMatters buff.ly/kCp8Dst

🌿✨ What if theology wasn’t just studied—but made? Explore theopoetics: a creative, embodied, and justice-oriented way of doing theology through writing, art, and lived experience. #Theopoetics #CreativeTheology #EmbodiedFaith #HeatherWalton

“God is present in the midst of pain.” Nicholas Taylor’s new book is a deeply pastoral guide to finding hope in hard places. Ideal for personal devotion or group study.

An excellent accompaniment to private Advent devotions, which can also provide a basis for reflection, exploration, and prayer in church and other Christian fellowship groups.

Delve beneath the sentimentality and commercialism of secular festivities, which frequently overwhelm Advent as well as Christmas. Discover and appreciate something of the lives and struggles of real people, living and historical, and open scripture in new ways.

Scripture, history, and contemporary theology converge in Advent in Bethlehem. Nicholas Taylor offers a rich, scholarly yet accessible Advent journey rooted in place and people. New release today - order now! 👇

Delve beneath the sentimentality and commercialism of secular festivities, which frequently overwhelm Advent as well as Christmas. Discover and appreciate something of the lives and struggles of real people, living and historical, and open scripture in new ways.

What does Advent mean in a city surrounded by walls? Nicholas Taylor’s highly-anticipated new book connects biblical stories with the struggles of modern-day Bethlehem. Pre-order today (paperback and e-book)!

This Advent, journey beyond the manger. Advent in Bethlehem invites you to explore Scripture alongside the lived reality of Bethlehem today. A powerful blend of theology, history, and hope. 👉

This series of Advent studies takes readers to the Bethlehem of Scripture, and also to Bethlehem today, exploring the connections between people of antiquity and the challenges confronting Christians in the reality of Bethlehem today. Out in paperback and e-book on 15 October.

Heather Walton’s highly imaginative approach to theological thinking has led to significant developments in the field of autoethnography, creative writing within theology and theology through creative practice.

COMING SOON Advent in Bethlehem: Reflections on Scripture and Bethlehem Today Pre-order your copy today 👇

“Forty years ago, 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 set the agenda for Christian action in modern society. [This] book reminds us that we need to revisit and revitalise that agenda today.”

Featuring Elaine Graham, Nicola Slee, Pádraig Ó Tuama & more. “Theology Through Creative Practice” is a celebration of theology that listens, feels, and creates.

Great review by Peter Selby in the Church Times a couple of weeks ago 👇

What happens when theology listens, sketches, breaks, and re-makes? A vibrant, multi-voiced tribute to creative theological inquiry. Now available:

Explore theopoetics like never before!

Out now: a groundbreaking collection celebrating the work of Heather Walton. Where theology meets poetry, activism, and art.

Free talk at Ushaw College, Durham by Sacristy Press author Gavin Wakefield (donations encouraged): 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒅𝒐 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒔? 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆 Tuesday 21 October at 7pm for 7.30. Click below to book 🎟️👇 buff.ly/sMqUvjv

💬 “That wicked report” — Thatcher’s words still echo. But Faith in the City sparked real change. The Church Urban Fund lives on, quietly transforming lives. #SocialJustice #ChurchLegacy ✍️ Terry Drummond & Joe Ford in the Church Times

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🌆 Is there still faith in the city? Yes, but it’s found in grassroots movements, multicultural congregations, and those who walk with the poor. ✍️ Terry Drummond & Joe Ford in the Church Times

📉 From radical report to quiet retreat? Critics say the Church of England has sidelined urban mission in favour of growth strategies. Time to re-centre the margins. ✍️ Terry Drummond & Joe Ford in the Church Times

40 years after Faith in the City, the Church faces a new urban challenge. Can it still be a prophetic voice for justice in Britain's most deprived areas? ✍️ Terry Drummond & Joe Ford in the Church Times

📘 Worship isn’t just about words—it’s about mystery, transcendence, and divine encounter. John Shepherd’s new book is a rich theological journey.

✨ “Beauty of holiness and holiness of beauty”—explore how music and ceremony became central to experiencing God in Anglican tradition.

Many congratulations to Magdalen Smith whose “fresh and frank” memoir 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 has been nominated for a CRT award in the Christian Biography category!

🙏From Cranmer to Hooker, from iconoclasm to harmony—this book traces the soul of Anglican worship. Deep, scholarly, and beautifully written.

𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 brims with exquisite stories of holiness and humanity from the author’s past and present contexts. 🏆 And now it has been nominated for a CRT award in the Biography category!

🎶 Can divine worship be more than remembrance? John Shepherd argues it’s a gateway to divine presence—through music, liturgy, and beauty. A must-read for theologians and musicians.

🌟 Big news! Broken Light has been nominated for a CRT Award in the Christian Fiction category! A powerful, thought-provoking novel that’s capturing hearts and minds. 📚✨ #CRTAwards

📖 Discover how Anglican worship evolved from mystical embodiment to rational edification—and back again. A profound exploration of music, beauty, and divine mystery.

📖🏆 We’re thrilled to share that Broken Light is up for a CRT award in Christian Fiction! A hauntingly beautiful story that challenges and inspires—don’t miss this one.

The book traces the impact of the Reformation, the role of the Book of Common Prayer, and the tension between spiritual edification and ceremonial expression.

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Explore the tension between spiritual edification and ceremonial expression

Nominated for a CRT award in the Fiction category, 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 is powerful story of the timeless search for meaning, hope and love, set against the sea-haunted backdrop of Northumbria, drawing on the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of North East England.

How do music, ceremony, and beauty contribute to experiencing the divine presence?

Nominated for a CRT award in the Biography category, 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 is a beautifully written memoir on the life of a contemporary (female) priest. The books brims with exquisite stories of holiness and humanity from the author’s past and present contexts.

This scholarly work explores the theological, historical, and liturgical evolution of Anglican worship