Books published by Church House Publishing

A guide to the Church of England's 'Common Worship' funeral services. It seeks to offer straightforward and realistic ideas about how to use the services in your church and at the crematorium. Drawing on her parish experience, Anne Horton includes suggestions for a range of local situations.

A revised and updated 2nd edition of this Council for the Care of Churches title providing advice on the conservation of historic bells, bellframes and fittings. The book provides workable guidelines that balance the needs of conservation and bellringing practice.

A user-friendly handbook for all embarking on a course of training for Christian ministry, lay or ordained. It is designed to reduce the fear factor and help students make the most of their study and training.

This handbook is a summary version of the longer "A Time to Heal" report from the Church of England on the ministry of healing. The report offers an overview of the current state of this ministry and a framework for the development of the healing ministry in the 21st century.

Formation for Ministry Within a Learning Church (2003) set out a broad vision for the future of ordination training and lay education. In this follow up work, guidance is given in the areas of Education for Discipleship, training for Reader/Preacher ministry and the new-style pre- and post-ordincation training.

Presents a collection of ideas for Church under-fives leaders. This book inlcudes an aim; ideas for setting the scene and providing atmosphere; ideas for acting out the theme in play; a biblical link and another non-Bible story; questions; and craft activities, rhymes, drama and movement.

This practical resource is an invaluable guide for teachers, RE advisers and co-ordinators. It provides a wealth of ideas and information to help facilitate motivating and meaningful RE experiences for children and young people with autism and/or severe and complex learning disabilities.

Emmaus is a course designed to welcome people into the Christian faith. Contact is a practical, hands-on booklet that helps churches make the most of their connections with those outside the church, as the first step in running an Emmaus course.

This report explores the causes and consequences of human damage to the environment and suggests how Christians can respond.

This document seeks to relate the teaching of marriage to the pastoral needs of people in the community, so that they might approach marriage with confidence. It is intended as a stimulus to commend marriage to all people in society and as a basis for teaching in churches. Please note this is the 1999 edition.

Matt Woodcock's frank, funny diaries reveal what it was like for him to train as a vicar while struggling against all odds to become a father. Becoming Reverend is a compelling account of how faith can work in the midst of a messy life, combining family, fertility, faith and friendship with the story of a divine - but unlikely - calling.

Reflections for Daily Prayer has nourished thousands of Christians for a decade with its inspiring and informed weekday Bible reflections. Now, in response to demand, Reflections for Sundays combines material from over the years with new writing to provide high-quality reflections on the Principal Readings for Sundays and major Holy Days.

Pilgrim is a teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England that helps enquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ. This third book in the Follow Stage, The Commandments, explores priorities, reverence, rest, respect, rectitude and reliability.

This volume, commissioned by a group of Bishops in hard-hit dioceses, looks to develop strong theological foundations for local social action initiatives by churches, especially for activists who are not familiar with the Church of England's tradition of social theology, developed by William Temple and others a century ago.

Pilgrim is a teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England that helps enquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ. This second book in the Follow Stage explores one of the greatest Christian treasures, the Lord's Prayer.

The Testing of Vocation is a comprehensive study that will provide an essential reference volume for historians and all students of the vocation and ministry in today's Church. It explores in detail the Church of England's concept of vocation and how it has developed over the century in response to changes in society and in the church.

An overview of recent developments in church planting. This detailed, practical and well-researched book describes the varied and exciting 'fresh expressions' of church being created. This edition includes a new foreward by the Rt Revd Graham Cray.

A beautiful resource for personal devotional time containing Prayer During the Day and Night Prayer from Common Worship: Daily Prayer.

Developing Healthy Churches is an utterly practical and realistic guide for any leader seeking to revitalize and grow their church. The long-awaited sequel to the bestselling Healthy Churches' Handbook, this new volume will help you implement tried and tested approaches for healthy church growth in your parish.

The definitive reference book to the Church of England and other Anglican provinces in the UK and overseas. It includes complete diocesan directories and contact details for many Christian organisations, and membership details of the new General Synod elected in Autumn 2010.

A practical guide to using the Book of Common Prayer, without using technical language or assuming prior knowledge. It includes a history and theology of the BCP with practical advice on using its principal services.

Teaching Christianity at Key Stage 2 offers a wealth of invaluable resources and information. Each chapter introduces children to key Christian beliefs and practices, as well as providing plenty of practical activities and ideas for use in the classroom or for collective worship.

Provides the complete Common Worship marriage service, plus hymns, readings and prayers to help couples and clergy plan the service with ease. Can also be used as an order of service on the day itself.