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Publications from the Diocese of Southwark
The Eucharist is one of the most important aspects of Christian life, yet there are remarkably few resources available to help us to understand and consider our experience of it. This resource has a range of materials, from theological essays to interactive group sessions, worship and complete courses as well as material suitable for all ages. It covers areas as diverse as the connection between the Eucharist and Christian formation and how the Eucharist is a symbol of our calling to mission in the world. It is a goldmine of ideas and materials to inspire and provoke and is designed to assist all who want to understand more about the nature and meaning of the Eucharist. about to receive can be obtained by sending a cheque for £24.99 (£19.99 & £5p&p) payable to “Southwark DBF Trading Ltd” to Groups Support Officer, Trinity House, 4 Chapel Court, Borough High Street, London SE1 1HW. Payment by credit or debit card can be made by phoning 020 7393 9412. Enquiries about multiple copies can be made via the above phone number or via email to caroline.shrieve@southwark.anglican.org Cohabitation: A Christian Reflection This major report re-examines cohabitation in the light of newly-available statistics. It finds that public attitudes are ill-informed, that young people are making critical lifestyle choices on the basis of urban myths and it reveals the vulnerability of sexually-active unmarried relationships. It argues that society may have lost its way and that the Church has failed to present marriage as an attractive option. It therefore presents churches, schools, parents and society as a whole with a series of challenges. The Report is persuaded by the combination of the new statistical data and the Church's traditional scriptural view that, despite all its imperfections, marriage is still the better option in helping people to lasting, loving and life-giving relationships. 122 pages A4 ISBN 1 899292 27 6 Price £7.00 (+ £1.50 p&p) 2002 Cohabitation:
A Study Guide Price: £1.00 (+ £0.40 p&p) 2002 The DIY Kit for Estates Ministry and Outreach High rise or low rise, council or housing association, concrete tower blocks or sprawling brick built semis, churches often feel ill equipped to make a difference in local estates. The DIY Kit is a practical resource aimed to help churches look at their situation and identify concrete steps forward. The Kit is divided into 4 modules each with session outlines, handouts, and resource material. It's suitable for use with a Church Council, ministry team or small group. All material can be photocopied for use with the participating group.
ISBN 1 899292 23 3 For Parishes in the Diocese of Southwark A guide to the new policies and procedures for using the Criminal Records Bureau which apply to employees and volunteers in all Parishes. Parish Child Protection Representatives, Incumbents and PCC Secretaries were sent copies in June 2002. Further copies are available for £1 (+ 50p P&P) or can be downloaded. God Has No Favourites - Encouraging equal opportunities in Church life The pack is designed to help and encourage lay people and clergy to look at what practical steps need to be taken to include all people in the life and ministry of the church in the belief that equality of opportunity is at the heart of the gospel. The pack is divided into eight free-standing one and a half hour sessions, which can be undertaken by a small group. Each section includes an outline for the facilitator. and handouts and exercises for participants. These include checklists, information, activities and reflection and can be photocopied. Jointly published with
the Woolwich Area Council 200 Pages A4 Price: £5 (+£2 P&P) A toolkit for parishes or Churches to use as a resource to help with developing strategies for the welcome, initiation and nurture of new adult Christians. 80 pg A4 By The On The Way Team Price: £3 (+ £2 P&P) 1998 Children and Families Action Pack A tool kit for churches working in their local community with children 0-11 years and their families The focus of the tool kit is first and foremost on the Church's response to children and families in the local community - i.e. those who are not regular members of the worshipping community. Includes tools and examples for:
Compiled by Jill McKinnon, Patsy Robertson and Jill Gregson. ISBN 1 899292 22 5 Price: £3.50 (+£1 P&P) Going for Growth is a strategy for incumbents of smaller parishes in the central and catholic traditions, written by Jeffrey John, the Canon Chancellor, Theologian and Bishop's Adviser for ministry. The booklet is 40 pages long (A5) and costs £1 (+30p P&P). The Chemical Generation - Understanding Young People & Drug Use The Chemical Generation is a new report aimed at teachers, youth leaders, parents or anyone who would like to know more about this vital issue. The Chemical Generation features:
Above all, the report is designed to stimulate informed debate about the issues surrounding drug use. There are many sincere people who believe that the best way to reduce the harm caused by drug use and to reduce the numbers of people who use drugs is to change the law and re-allocate resources. Of course, many equally sincere people hold the opposite opinion. Before you make up your own mind - do you know enough about the chemical generation? Published in October 1998 by Southwark Diocesan Church & Society in partnership with the National Council for Social Concern ISBN 1 899 292 19 5 Price £4.00 (+£1.00 P&P) Available free to download as Acrobat file (422KB)
Biblical Reflections on the Political Economy of Jubilee Jubilee is increasingly being invoked as a key theme for the millennium. But was the biblical jubilee as revolutionary as it is made out to be by some of its champions - or as utopian as it is made out to be by its detractors? Who framed the jubilee legislation and why? Where did the idea come from? What chance did it have of taking hold? And how relevant is it to the real world? These are some of the questions addressed in this recently published booklet, written by Pat Logan for the Southwark Diocesan Church & Society. ISBN 1 899292 17 9 Price £1.50 (inc P&P) New Edition to be published soon Originally published in July 1994 and revised in October 1996, these guidelines on child abuse for clergy and lay people were produced by an inter-board Working Party and edited by Elizabeth Burgess. ISBN 1 899292 00 4 Price to be confirmed Directory of Pastoral Care & Counselling 6th Edition Compiled by Sue Walrond-Skinner, the diocesan Adviser in Pastoral Care & Counselling, the 5th Edition of the Directory is now available. Covering South London, Croydon, Redhill, Sutton and Tonbridge postal districts, the Directory has two sections:
ISBN 1 899292 14 4 Price £3 (+£1 P&P) The Purple Pack for Planning Projects A new publication in four parts
These packs enable churches thinking of developing a project to:
ISBN 1 899292 10 1 (Part
1) Are you thinking of developing your church buildings? Do you ... If so, you're not alone! Try our new pack to guide you through the process - to take you from your first ideas for your buildings, through the hurdles to business planning, until the arrival of the bulldozers! The pack contains:
Compiled by Jill
McKinnon, Diocesan Community Development Adviser,
in very close association with: FREE Available to download as Acrobat file (410Kb)
Expanding Horizons - Learning to be the church in the world Edited by Simon Barrow, foreword by the Rt. Revd Martin Wharton "I commend this book to the Diocese and beyond" Bishop Roy Williamson This attractively produced 163-page paperback contains twelve stimulating essays on: lay and ordained ministry; lay training and the mission of the church; the creative use of the Bible; spirituality, integrating community and ministry; social transformation; building the Body of Christ in the inner city; parish opportunities - and other vital topics. An important resource for active lay Christians, clergy and all interested in adult leaning in today's church, Expanding Horizons celebrates the end of 35 years work by the lay training Team in Southwark Diocese and looks forward to the future of the Church's life and work. Contributors include: Bishop Peter Selby, Hilary Ineson of the C of E Board of Education, Chris Peck of Liverpool Diocese, Simon Barrow, Joanna Cox, Chris Chapman, Ann Stricklen and others. ISBN 1 899292 05 5 Price £2 (+75p P&P) Travelling Together - Valuing People with Learning Disabilities The latest in the acclaimed Travelling Together series, this 190 page resource pack aims to help churches:
ISBN 1 899292 03 9 Price £6.00 (+ 1.75 P&P) Travelling Together - Valuing Volunteers Updated in June 1995, this resource pack is both for volunteers and people who use volunteers. The pack includes:
Price £5 (+75p P&P) Travelling Together Towards Community Care Published in 1994, this is a resource pack for churches to help us with:
Price £5 (+75p P&P) Travelling Together - Towards Mental Health This resource pack aims to help churches:
48 pages A4 Price: £3.50 (+ 60p P&P) Human Sexuality: A Study Guide This is a five session study guide for local church groups wanting to explore issues of human sexuality. Topics include:
Edited by The Revd Sue Walrond-Skinner, Advisor for Pastoral Care and Counselling. Price £2.00 (+50p P&P) Parish Profiling can seem to be a daunting task to many parishes but Profiles are becoming increasingly important both in the planning of mission for churches and also where funding applications are made for community projects. With competition for funds becoming more and more fierce, the winners are often the projects who can show they have really researched the community they are to serve. This Profile Pack gives step-by-step instructions to building a Parish Profile which is tailored to the resources available to you. Crucially, it also shows how to turn your research into firm plans and ACTION. Please note that this material is included in Part 1 of the Purple Pack for Planning Projects. Published in October 1995 and written by Ann Stricklen, Stephen Lyon, Simon Barrow and Paul Buxton. ISBN 1 899292 02 0 Price £2.00 (+50p P&P) To order - (invoices may be sent with the order)
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major new resource compiled by Diane Craven (the Diocesan Children’s
Work Adviser in Southwark) and Mark Stafford (Director of redthread, a
church Educational Trust working in secondary schools in south east
London), includes contributions from a range of clergy and laity and
offers a variety of materials to enable individuals or groups to explore
some of the depths of meaning in the Eucharist. 