The joy of being Anglican : fifteen writers reflect on Anglicanism, what it means to them personally, and on the joy of being Anglican / edited by Caroline Hodgson and Heather Smith.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hodgson, Caroline, editor.

Smith, Heather (Anglican priest), editor.

Charlton Yarnall Fund.

Yarnall Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anglican Communion.

Physical Description:

140 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Chawton, Hampshire : Redemptorist Publications, 2017.

Summary:

What makes Anglicanism distinctive and what draws Christians to it, even in turbulent times? This collection of essays from authors ranging from 'grass-roots' Christians to church leaders brings a unique perspective to the subject. Through their insights, the reader gains an opportunity to reflect on the Anglican Communion and what it means to them -- and perhaps to rediscover the joy of being an Anglican.

Contents:

Foreword / Graham Kings

The joy of the seasons for an Anglican / Jeni Parsons

The joy of English church buildings for an Anglican / Gillian Cooper

The joy of the liturgy for an Anglican / Simon Cowling

The joy of laughter for an Anglican / Paul Kerensa

The joy of the family for an Anglican / Ruth Gledhill

The joy of Scripture for an Anglican / Trevor Dennis

The joy of vocation for an Anglican / John Witcombe

The joy of the Prayer Book for an Anglican / Daniel Newman

The joy of service for an Anglican / Victor and Nolavy Osoro

The joy of prayer for an Anglican / Heather Smith

The joy of relationships for an Anglican / Muthuraj Swamy

The joy of education for an Anglican woman / Lydia Mwaniki

The joy of church music for an Anglican / Leigh Nixon

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Charlton Yarnall Fund.

ISBN:

9780852314777

0852314779

OCLC:

1014462144

Publisher Number:

99977805798