Spirituality Workbook: A Guide for Explorers, Pilgrims and Seekers (SPCK) by David Runcorn Fulcrum Review by Philip Seddon “Eat this book!” was the instruction given to Ezekiel by God, and is the proper imperative to attach to this latest treasure by David Runcorn, the author of several books, including Space for God, Touch Wood and … Continue Reading
Time to Pray by the Liturgical Commission of the Church of England Price: £12.99 Fulcrum review by Sarah Cawdell “Time, give me more time,” squeals Bilbo Baggins in desperation as the hungry Gollum desires the answer to a riddle much less than a bite or two of the scared hobbit. And so say all of … Continue Reading
Fulcrum review by Sarah Cawdell of ‘Spiritual Fitness: Christian Character in a Consumer Society’ (London: Continuum, 2006), by Graham Tomlin, Principal of St Paul’s Theological Centre, near Holy Trinity Brompton. Graham Tomlin is principal of St Paul’s Theological Centre, a recent institute, based at St Paul’s Onslow Square and sponsored by Holy Trinity Brompton, London. … Continue Reading
Here are some random, rambling jottings on The Da Vinci Code: Read the book this week (OK, so I’m a latecomer). Saw the film on its release afternoon, yesterday (…so that’s pretty early). Seminar this morning in church on Upper Street (for anycomers). At the open seminar, a young ‘new age-ish’ woman turned up (having … Continue Reading
‘Confession and Absolution’, a sermon by Canon Lucy Winkett, Canon Precentor of St Paul’s Cathedral, London, preached at St Mary Islington, 12 March 2006 Confession and absolution are elements of our Christian journey that lie in deep waters. There is nothing that takes us to the heart of ourselves, our mixed motives, our complex interaction … Continue Reading
The notes in the text are hyperlinked into the end notes; to return to the text, click on the end note number Dear Fulcrum friends, In her book ‘Listening to God’, Joyce Huggett quotes a story told by Archbishop Anthony Bloom: A peasant had formed a habit of slipping into a certain church at a … Continue Reading
Like many others one of the things that I managed to fit in this Christmas was a trip to the cinema with my family to see The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Having read the book as a small child and directed it as a play during my time as a school teacher, I … Continue Reading
A sermon preached at St Mary Islington, 25 September 2005 We tore ourselves away from them and, putting to sea, made a straight run (Acts 21:1) A nice dramatic translation there, from The Revised English Bible, capturing the intensity of Paul’s farewell to the elders of the church at Ephesus: “We tore ourselves away.” And … Continue Reading
This book is a delightful romp through a posse of the author’s reflections on the interaction of our human condition, and the consequences for our understanding of God. The chapters are very much bite sized reflections, which take you rapidly, though by no means lightly through a series of subjects ranging from the omnipotence of … Continue Reading