Culture

One day hill Publishers, 2010 RRP $29.95 Reviewed be Karyl Davison, Pilgrim Learning Community and Rural Ministry Coordinator for the Central Queensland and Mary Burnett Presbyteries. IMAGINE IF you can, a church that is regularly full, acts with compassion to people in need, and brings into reality something of Paul’s vision for the church – where there is neither Jew ...

 Published by Paulist Press, 2009 RRP: $39.95 Reviewed by Rev Dr Noel Park , who spent many years as a member of several medical/hospital ethics committees. An Introduction to Bioethics is a significant contribution in an evolving field of study. However the term “bioethics” may not be well understood as yet and may not draw the attention of readers despite ...

Church Publishing, 2009 RRP $29.95 Reviewed by Karyl Davison Following the liturgical year, this collection of beautiful prayers consists of prayers for each Sunday (collects) and most major festivals in the church’s year, plus some additional material each season. The seasonal material includes three Eucharist prayers. An index of scripture readings is also provided at the end of the book, ...

Skylight Paths, Vermont, 2008 RRP: $34.95 Reviewed by Barbara Bailey, a retired Uniting Church minister Described as a hands-on approach to Spirituality, this unique publication connects the reader with the earth, while getting in touch with creation. The author, obviously a skilful and creative potter unites her world of clay with the spiritual dimensions of life. This is a teaching ...

Authentic Media, 2008 RRP: $24.95 Reviewed by Jan Bryde, a home group leader and member of Tully Uniting Church . I found the comments on the back cover of the book very accurate. “This book will lead you from your prayer of commitment into the heart of the Christian life. In his unique and understandable style, J John helps give ...

Morehouse Publishing, 2008 RRP: $34.95 Reveiwed by Karyl Davison We live in a very ‘me-based’ society where well-being is more often than not equated with wealth and material accumulation. Yet we, as Christians recognise not only that the abundance of life Jesus spoke of is about much more than material and financial success, but that consumerism itself leads to spiritual ...

Monarch Books, Oxford UK, 2004 RRP: $10.95 Reviewed by Rev Bruce Raymond, minister with Bulimba Uniting Church. Even if you are not a “doggie person”, this could be the book for you. The book’s subtitle, “Prayers my dogs have taught me”, better describes the content. Open the book at any page and the left side gives a worldview topic on ...

Church Publishing Inc, 2007 RRP: $15.95 Reviewed by Belinda Dorman Author Andrew MacBeth is a Lithurgical marriage celebrant and affiliate of the Episcopal Church. Dearly Beloved; Navigating Your Church Wedding seeks to encourage couples to knowledgably and actively plan a wedding service that is a reflection of the individual couple and Christianity. The book is written primarily for those who ...

Seabury Books, NY, 2008 RRP: $39.95 Reviewed by Rev Dr Marian Zaunbrecher, Associate General Secretary of the Queensland Synod What a little beauty this book is! Francis Murchison is a “holistic health counsellor”, and her book is a guide to living a holistic Christian lifestyle. Using teachings from the scriptures she offers insights into how to live at the spiritual, ...

Publisher: Paraclete Press, Massachusetts, 2008 RRP: $26.95 Reviewed by Rev Dr Marian Zaunbrecher, Associate General Secretary of the Queensland Synod I was privileged to have perhaps one of best teachers of liturgy around, the Rev Dr Robert Gribben. Yet I struggle with liturgy. It is so often badly done, even cringe worthy. On those rare occasions when it is magnificent ...