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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 1h

A unique combination of historical depth, cultural richness, and emotional resonance, set in a rarely explored time and place, making it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and those interested in Welsh and Roman history

Out soon.
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Tillers of the Soil

Tillers of the Soil is a richly woven tale of land, tradition, and resilience, set in the fading days of Roman Britain, where a family fights to hold onto their home, heritage, and way of life.

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 3h

Set in the rugged landscapes of Silurian Wales, a region rarely explored in historical fiction, Tillers of the Soil offers a fresh perspective on the decline of Roman Britain and the clash between Roman, Celtic, and Christian cultures

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Tillers of the Soil

Tillers of the Soil is a richly woven tale of land, tradition, and resilience, set in the fading days of Roman Britain, where a family fights to hold onto their home, heritage, and way of life.

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 2d

📢 Flash clearance sale!

🔥 Save over 7️⃣0️⃣% on the hardback edition of Adrian Snell’s powerful memoir

💷 Now just £5️⃣ – that’s cheaper than the ebook! Only while stock lasts.

📚 Fierce Love: Music Leads a Lost Child Home

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Fierce Love: Music Leads a Lost Child Home

Memoir of the musician Adrian Snell, known for ‘The Passion’, ‘The Cry’ and ‘Fierce Love’.

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 4d

This series of Advent studies takes readers to the Bethlehem of Scripture, and also to Bethlehem today, exploring the connections between people of antiquity and the challenges confronting Christians in the reality of Bethlehem today.

Advent in Bethlehem: Reflections on Scripture and Bethlehem Today

A series of Advent studies reflecting on people in the Bible associated with Bethlehem, relating their experiences to Bethlehem today, and inviting readers to consider their significance for their…

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 5d

📖 “Worship is not a puzzle to be solved, but a mystery to be apprehended.”
John Shepherd invites us to rediscover worship as a living encounter with the divine.
#MysteryOfGod #AnglicanWorship #TheologyMatters

Worship and the Mystery of God: Anglican Divines and the Reality of the Divine Presence

A theological exploration of Anglican worship, this book reclaims liturgy as a transformative encounter with the mystery of God through beauty, music, and divine presence.

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 6d

📚💥 What happens when theology meets drama, music, activism, and memoir?
This is theology that resists, reimagines, and remakes.
#DecolonizeTheology #LiberationTheology #CreativePractice #Theopoetics#HeatherWalton
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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 7d

📖 “Worship is not a puzzle to be solved, but a mystery to be apprehended.”
John Shepherd invites us to rediscover worship as a living encounter with the divine.
#MysteryOfGod #AnglicanWorship #TheologyMatters
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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 8d

🌿✨ What if theology wasn’t just studied—but made?
Explore theopoetics: a creative, embodied, and justice-oriented way of doing theology through writing, art, and lived experience.

#Theopoetics #CreativeTheology #EmbodiedFaith #HeatherWalton

Theology Through Creative Practice: Engagements with the Work of Heather Walton

A celebration of and engagement with the work of Heather Walton by colleagues, students and friends in many disciplines.

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 9d

“God is present in the midst of pain.”

Nicholas Taylor’s new book is a deeply pastoral guide to finding hope in hard places.

Ideal for personal devotion or group study.

Advent in Bethlehem: Reflections on Scripture and Bethlehem Today

A series of Advent studies reflecting on people in the Bible associated with Bethlehem, relating their experiences to Bethlehem today, and inviting readers to consider their significance for their…

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 10d

An excellent accompaniment to private Advent devotions, which can also provide a basis for reflection, exploration, and prayer in church and other Christian fellowship groups.

Advent in Bethlehem: Reflections on Scripture and Bethlehem Today

A series of Advent studies reflecting on people in the Bible associated with Bethlehem, relating their experiences to Bethlehem today, and inviting readers to consider their significance for their…

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 11d

Delve beneath the sentimentality and commercialism of secular festivities, which frequently overwhelm Advent as well as Christmas. Discover and appreciate something of the lives and struggles of real people, living and historical, and open scripture in new ways.

Advent in Bethlehem: Reflections on Scripture and Bethlehem Today

A series of Advent studies reflecting on people in the Bible associated with Bethlehem, relating their experiences to Bethlehem today, and inviting readers to consider their significance for their…

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 12d

Scripture, history, and contemporary theology converge in Advent in Bethlehem. Nicholas Taylor offers a rich, scholarly yet accessible Advent journey rooted in place and people.

New release today - order now! 👇

Advent in Bethlehem: Reflections on Scripture and Bethlehem Today

A series of Advent studies reflecting on people in the Bible associated with Bethlehem, relating their experiences to Bethlehem today, and inviting readers to consider their significance for their…

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 12d

Delve beneath the sentimentality and commercialism of secular festivities, which frequently overwhelm Advent as well as Christmas. Discover and appreciate something of the lives and struggles of real people, living and historical, and open scripture in new ways.

Advent in Bethlehem: Reflections on Scripture and Bethlehem Today

A series of Advent studies reflecting on people in the Bible associated with Bethlehem, relating their experiences to Bethlehem today, and inviting readers to consider their significance for their…

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 13d

What does Advent mean in a city surrounded by walls?

Nicholas Taylor’s highly-anticipated new book connects biblical stories with the struggles of modern-day Bethlehem.

Pre-order today (paperback and e-book)!

Advent in Bethlehem: Reflections on Scripture and Bethlehem Today

A series of Advent studies reflecting on people in the Bible associated with Bethlehem, relating their experiences to Bethlehem today, and inviting readers to consider their significance for their…

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 13d

This Advent, journey beyond the manger.

Advent in Bethlehem invites you to explore Scripture alongside the lived reality of Bethlehem today.

A powerful blend of theology, history, and hope.
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Advent in Bethlehem: Reflections on Scripture and Bethlehem Today

A series of Advent studies reflecting on people in the Bible associated with Bethlehem, relating their experiences to Bethlehem today, and inviting readers to consider their significance for their…

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 15d

This series of Advent studies takes readers to the Bethlehem of Scripture, and also to Bethlehem today, exploring the connections between people of antiquity and the challenges confronting Christians in the reality of Bethlehem today.

Out in paperback and e-book on 15 October.

Advent in Bethlehem: Reflections on Scripture and Bethlehem Today

A series of Advent studies reflecting on people in the Bible associated with Bethlehem, relating their experiences to Bethlehem today, and inviting readers to consider their significance for their…

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 16d

Heather Walton’s highly imaginative approach to theological thinking has led to significant developments in the field of autoethnography, creative writing within theology and theology through creative practice.

Theology Through Creative Practice: Engagements with the Work of Heather Walton

A celebration of and engagement with the work of Heather Walton by colleagues, students and friends in many disciplines.

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 17d

COMING SOON

Advent in Bethlehem: Reflections on Scripture and Bethlehem Today

Pre-order your copy today 👇

Advent in Bethlehem: Reflections on Scripture and Bethlehem Today

A series of Advent studies reflecting on people in the Bible associated with Bethlehem, relating their experiences to Bethlehem today, and inviting readers to consider their significance for their…

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 18d

“Forty years ago, 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 set the agenda for Christian action in modern society. [This] book reminds us that we need to revisit and revitalise that agenda today.”

Celebrating Forty Years of Faith in the City - Hallam Diocese

Celebrating Forty Years of Faith in the City, Price £19.99 from Sacristy Press (sacristy.co.uk) Edited by Terry Drummond, a Church Army evangelist who has focused on actively responding to social…

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 19d

Featuring Elaine Graham, Nicola Slee, Pádraig Ó Tuama & more.

“Theology Through Creative Practice” is a celebration of theology that listens, feels, and creates.

Theology Through Creative Practice: Engagements with the Work of Heather Walton

A celebration of and engagement with the work of Heather Walton by colleagues, students and friends in many disciplines.

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 20d

Great review by Peter Selby in the Church Times a couple of weeks ago 👇

Book review: Celebrating Forty Years of “Faith in the City”, edited by Terry Drummond and Joseph Forde

Faith in the City made a stir. Peter Selby sees what is now made of it

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 21d

What happens when theology listens, sketches, breaks, and re-makes?

A vibrant, multi-voiced tribute to creative theological inquiry.

Now available:

Theology Through Creative Practice: Engagements with the Work of Heather Walton

A celebration of and engagement with the work of Heather Walton by colleagues, students and friends in many disciplines.

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 21d

Explore theopoetics like never before!

Theology Through Creative Practice: Engagements with the Work of Heather Walton

A celebration of and engagement with the work of Heather Walton by colleagues, students and friends in many disciplines.

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 23d

Out now: a groundbreaking collection celebrating the work of Heather Walton. Where theology meets poetry, activism, and art.

Theology Through Creative Practice: Engagements with the Work of Heather Walton

A celebration of and engagement with the work of Heather Walton by colleagues, students and friends in many disciplines.

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Sacristy Press @sacristypress.bsky.social · 24d

Free talk at Ushaw College, Durham by Sacristy Press author Gavin Wakefield (donations encouraged):

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒅𝒐 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒔? 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆

Tuesday 21 October at 7pm for 7.30. Click below to book 🎟️👇

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Lindisfarne Ushaw Lecture 2025 - Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

We are delighted to welcome The Revd Dr Gavin Wakefield as our guest lecturer on Tuesday 21 October.

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