Books to help those seeking a progressive faith
Added Friday 19th August 2022
Below is a list of books which might help those seeking a more progressive Christian faith. This list simply represents a choice from my own bookselves, together with some recommendations from PCN members and some books which have been reviewed in Progressive Voices in recent years. The list is kept relatively short and therefore comes nowhere near to being exhaustive!
Christianity and Feminism by Sonya J Wratten
Added Tuesday 15th June 2021
A Together in Hope publication - What does it mean to be a woman in 21st century Britain?
Examining the Meaning of the Resurrection by John Shelby Spong
Added Wednesday 12th May 2021
A Together in Hope publication - This set of six essays were first published online in 2011 in answer to questions from readers of his website. He revisits his thoughts and convictions about the significant meaning of the Resurrection for today’s pilgrims.
Christmas: Ancient Meanings, Modern Faith by Adrian Alker
Added Wednesday 12th May 2021
A Together in Hope publication - Using the birth narratives in Matthew and Luke, Adrian Alker highlights their distinctive contributions and considers how the themes which emerge can be expressed through liturgy at Christmas.
Jesus Then and Now by John Simmonds
Added Wednesday 12th May 2021
A Together in Hope publication - ‘Jesus Then and Now’ is for those who want to dig deeper into the historical account and contemporary relevance of Jesus’ message.
Re-thinking Worship? by Jan Berry
Added Wednesday 12th May 2021
A Together in Hope publication - For many who seek a credible Christian faith in this twenty-first century, participation in public worship raises challenging questions about the nature of God, the use of language and the very practice and purpose of acts of worship. In this book Jan Berry examines the difficult issues about language and meaning in worship that remain an obstacle for many who would wish to be part of a worshipping community.
Walk the Jesus Walk by John Simmonds
Added Wednesday 12th May 2021
A Together in Hope publication - This PDF covers six sessions. The aim is to give encouragement and hope to those who seek a credible Christian faith for the twenty first century.
Being Honest to God - the conference talks in print, editor Adrian Alker
Added Wednesday 12th May 2021
A Together in Hope publication - This PDF contains transcripts of the five talks given to the joint PCN Britain and Modern Church conference marking the 50th anniversary of John Robinson’s book, Honest to God. The conference took place in November 2013 at The Hayes, Swanwick.
An Introduction to our Eight Points
Added Thursday 13th April 2017
A new PCN leaflet for 2017