Culture

Skylight Paths Publishing, Vermont , 2008 RRP $16.99    Review by Rev Bruce Raymond, minister at the Bulimba Uniting Church , Brisbane .    This is an easy, thoughtful look at the analogies we make for God, taken from everyday life. The book is an ideal read for someone who has just “discovered” God in their lives. Christ followers who ...

Monarch Books 2008 RRP $24.95 Linda Hanson enjoys word games and is currently on Maternity Leave from her placement at Cooroy Pomona Uniting Church .  As a minister and former teacher I love using games. They are great for filling in time at school, especially when relief teaching. They also are good way to break the ice in new situations, ...

Liturgy Training Publications, Chicago , 2009  RRP $ 22.95  Reviewed by Jan Bryde, a Lay Preacher, pastor and member of Tully Uniting Church .  The title of this book is perfect for what it is. Each Sundays readings for the Year are set out beginning withthe first Sunday of Advent 29 November 2009 through to 14 November 2010. The readings ...

A Set of 4 cd’s with Music and Lyric books Published by Frank Communications from 2006 – 2008. RRP Reviewed by Bevan Lobley, a sometimes guitarist who has a passion for music in worship and is pastor at the Kirwan and Jensen Uniting Churches. Dave Andrews has brought us something very new in music for worship. His simple yet effective ...

Templeton Foundation Press, 2008 RRP $40.95 Reviewed by Joel Corney, a physicist and member of Sherwood Uniting Church. This collaboration between Professors of chemistry (Mr Davis) and faith and culture (Mr Poe) aims to give an informed background to the current debate about intelligent design. The first few chapters Mr Poe give an excellent introduction to the history of the ...

Reviewed Rev Seforosa Carroll, Convener of Assembly’s Relations with Other Faiths Working Group Praeger Publishers, Connecticut, 2009 This four-volume set looks at the impact of September 11 on interfaith relations and world religions according to the following four themes: Religion, war and peace; Religion and human rights; the interfaith dimension; and spirituality. Each volume carries a theme, which is explored ...

World Library Publication,   RRP $29.95  Reviewed by Barb Bailey, a retired Uniting Church minister based on the Sunshine Coast .  This CD is produced to reflect upon the promise of Advent and the joy of Christmas.  Six sessions, each ranging from seven to fifteen minutes, make up the 69 minute presentation of speech, song and scripture.  The style is intimate ...

New Frontier Publishing, 2009 RRP $24.95 Reviewed by John Ruhle, minister at The Gap Uniting Church Grandpa’s Farm – A Summer’s Day is written and beautifully illustrated by Uniting Church Minister Rev Alan Robinson. It is also pretty cool to note that it has been dedicated to his three sons, including Tim Robinson who also serves in full-time ministry in ...

Reviewed by Phil Smith TrueFaced Resources Scottsdale Arizona    ISBN 978-0-9770908-1  Available through book stores, The Navigators and www.TrueFaced.com  “God hath given you one face, and you make yourselves another.” Shakespeare got a grip on a very significant issue in the 21st Century church a long time before Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol and John Lynch found their way onto the ...

Abingdon Press, Nashville RRP $22.95 Reviewed by Barbra Bailey, a retired Uniting Church minister. Author of twenty-four books, Jolene Roehlkepartian has again brought us a treasure for Christian education programs. In this publication are 101 opportunities to help children make friends at church and help create a sense of community that can be sustained. The latter is a significant factor ...