“Love That Dares to Speak” by Hilary Brand

Hilary Brand; Love that dares to speak.  Darton Longman and Todd £6.99   This is a five-session group study course exploring Christian reactions to homosexuality from someone who has already been author to five popular Lent courses.  In her introduction, Hilary examines why a course of this kind is needed.  In…

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‘Ordinary Miracles’ by Chris Lane

Chris Lane: Ordinary Miracles; Mess, Meals, and Meeting Jesus in unexpected places.  Instant Apostle Books, Watford.  £8.99   This book is Chris Lane’s story of being called to plant a church on the notorious Langworthy Estate in Salford.  I have never been to Langworthy but have a member of my congregation…

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David Heywood(2017) Kingdom Learning

David Heywood (2017) Kingdom Learning: Experiential and Reflective Approaches to Christian Formation.  SCM Press    The author is Director of Pastoral Studies at Ripon College, Cuddesdon near Oxford and well qualified to produce this exceptional book.  The flyleaf asserts, “This is a major contribution to the practice of discipleship and…

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Rob Hoch (Yidokodiltona)

Dear UTU Friends, As some of you probably noticed, I have begun using my ancestral name, Yidokodiltona. Almost everyone has been respectful of that decision and I am grateful that I have not been interrogated. Having said that, I think it would be helpful for you to understand why this…

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