Books by Charles Sherlock

Australian Anglicans Worship performing APBA explores the heritage, background, contents and creative use ofA Prayer Book for Australia (APBA).Reflection on the theological and liturgical principles that surround each service in APBA is blended with ideas for creative worship - and the author is not afraid to take poor theology and unhelpful practice to task.In writing this book, the Revd Dr Charles Sherlock AM has drawn on his close involvement with the preparation of APBA, along with his five decades of teaching and enthusiasm for lively liturgy.Sensitive to the Anglican heritage and its current diversity, Australian Anglicans Worship performing APBA is a unique resource for Australian Anglicans. Scholarly, yet eminently readable, it supports all who prepare, lead and participate in creative Christian worship that is faithful to what really matters.

Performance is a time-honoured way of thinking about what a Christian congregation does when it gathers. Christian services typically set out to have us take part in the great Divine drama that revolves around Jesus Christ. But what really matters about how we perform the gospel in church, and beyond? This is what this book sets out to explore.In an era when the choices of worship style are often presented as polar opposites to prove a point, Charles Sherlock offers a refreshing alternative to blind conservatism or deconstructionism... I'm looking forward to parishes, theological colleges and worship committees to take up the challenge that is laid out... It deserves wide attention.-- From the foreword by Archbishop Philip Freier