Vicar's Publications
BOOKS by The Rev'd Canon Dr. Rod Garner
Crowded Canvas: Faith in the Making
Inspire, 2008 (ISBN: 905958238)
Crowded Canvas: Faith in the Making, seeks to broaden our perception of faith and to counter some of the negativity attached to being a Christian in the twenty-first century.
Rod Garner explores the riches of poetry, philosophy, literature and theology, creation and science, music and meditation to show that the development of our faith comes from the 'crowded canvas' of our lives, and that no part of our existence - its joy, pain and sorrow - is untouched by God.
Like a Bottle in the Smoke: Meditations on Mystery
Inspire, 2006 (ISBN-10: 1858523079 ISBN-13: 978-1858523071)
People turn to Scripture for various reasons: spiritual uplift, moral certainties, the desire to learn more about the life of Jesus.This book takes a different approach. It shows how Bible text can also illuminate the mystery of human life and the dark and dazzling mystery of God.
Drawing on a wide range of sources and pastoral experience, the author offers a unique series of meditations on the word of God that can help and encouragement to pastors, teachers, students of the Bible and all those who wish to explore beneath the surface of things as an integral part of discipleship and the religious quest.
Facing the City: Urban Mission in the 21st Century
Peterborough, Epworth Press, 2004 (ISBN: 0716205807)
Beginning with a critical evaluation of urban mission culminating in the 1985 Faith in the City report, the author describes new challenges presented to local communities by the emerging urban order and evaluates churches' current responses to poverty and globalisation.
Drawing on his experience as a priest and theological educator, he shows how a fresh integration of theology, prayer and strategic community partnerships can promote a more effective role for the church in the global city.
The author shows how a fresh integration of theology, prayer and strategic community partnerships is able to promote a more effective role for the Church in the global city. His distinctive approach combines theological wisdom and reflection with stories, prayer and poetry.
The Big Questions: Believing with Heart and Mind
SPCK Publishing (1995) (ISBN-10: 0281047979 ISBN-13: 978-0281047970)
Why or what is God? Why do religious people pray? Why is there evil?
SUNDAYS
8.30am Holy Communion
10.15am Parish Communion (First Sundays in month are usually a Family Communion with children taking part)
10.15am Sunday School
(For 3 year olds upwards - on all except first Sundays and school holidays)
6.30pm Evening Prayer
WEEKDAYS
11.30am Tuesdays
Holy Communion
7.15pm Wednesdays
Choral Evensong
7.15pm 1st Friday in month
Book of Common Prayer Communion
OTHER SERVICES
(e.g for Saints Days): as announced
Practising members of other Christian denominations are invited to receive Holy Communion.
If you are not confirmed but would like to receive a blessing please come forward with other communicants and place your hands below the altar rail.
We hope you will join us for refreshments in the Parish Centre after the Service