Books by The Revd Dr James Woodward

This is a book to accompany the readings in year A of the Common Worship Lectionary. It aims to help individuals and groups to understand and use Matthew's Gospel.

Covers an ageing society, theories of ageing, images of old age, the religious and spiritual needs of older people, older people and memory, sexuality, diminishment, and worship with older people. This book also covers life learning, retirement, housing, politics and social policy, successful ageing.

Provides resources for simple services for weekdays throughout the year. Each service includes a short reading taken from the Gospels or "Epistles" and a comment. This book is useful for services with a range of people, including young mothers, the elderly and carers.

Written for those who embrace the realities of death and those who stand in the presence of death, this book can be used alone or with others. Practical exercises and questions for reflection are contained within each chapter to help the reader understand the life that prepares us for death. This is not about life after death, rather it is about discovering and engaging with death within this world. It is ideal for those who need practical help or those who simply wish to learn more about this sensitive subject.