A major new resource 'about to receive', has been launched this week. The 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.

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.

Bishop Tom Butler has commended the book, saying “The importance of the Eucharist in our life together cannot be underestimated and because this is the case we need to find opportunities to reflect on its fullest meaning. This publication offers an important resource…that will enable us to undertake this reflection.”

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Notes:

1. about to receive – Resources for exploring the Eucharist is published by the Anglican Diocese of Southwark, on behalf of the Children and Youth Development Group.

2. It is released for sale on 8th July 2005 and 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 7939 9412. Enquiries about multiple copies can be made via the above phone number or via email to caroline.shrieve@southwark.anglican.org

Trade enquiries are also welcome.

Further details are available from Diane Craven, Children’s Work Adviser for Southwark Diocese, Kingston Episcopal Area Kingston Office, 620 Kingston Road, Raynes Park, London SW20 8DN
Tel: 020 8545 2440
Fax: 020 8545 2441
diane.craven@southwark.anglican.org