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Learning from Silence

James Woodward reviews Pico Iyer’s new book, Learning from Silence.

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Making Sense: What is the “business” of the Church?

James Woodward finds that John Hapgood's 1993 reflections on marketing the Church of England stand the test of time.

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Reading Buildings and Andrew Ziminski

James Woodward appreciates and recommends this stonemason author's guide to navigating the meaning and longing inspired by church buildings and their history.

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Healing Through Creative Repair

James Woodward reviews Creative Repair: Pastoral Care and Creativity by Anne C Holmes.

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A Manifesto for Courage and Wisdom

James Woodward reviews Brian McLaren's book, Life after Doom, calling it a "bold manifesto setting out the key elements of how vision, faith, openness, and ...

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Ministry that sees the gift of people

James Woodward reviews Reverence: A priest's life of holiness and humanity by Magdalen Smith.

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All Christians are Monks – Parish and the Religious Life on Renewal

James Woodward reviews George Guiver's latest book, All Christians are Monks: The Monastery, the Parish and the Renewal of the Church.

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