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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 5d

It's October, and we have FOUR new books out this month!

Here's the first: Jenny Morgans' Christian Women at University,
uncovering the resources and strategies Christian women employ in trying to feel at home at university.

20% off all orders this month:
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The front cover of Christian Women at University: Faith, Feminism and Feeling at Home by Jenny Morgans. The endorsement quote form Dr Nicola Slee reads: Jenny Morgans' impressive study conveys wide and deep knowledge of young women's transition to university and the impact of this on their identity and faith. There is authority in her account of this complex transition, borne out of her research and work as a university chaplain. Every page is thick with learning, yet it is carried lightly and it makes for a compelling read. I cannot speak too highly of it.

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 1d

Listen to two hugely respected feminist theologians, Kwok Pui Lan and Lisa Isherwood, discuss global queer theologians:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhA7...

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 5d

Hear Sarah and Emma speak about their book with Parenting for Faith podcast:
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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 5d

NEW on the SCM Press blog: Sarah Brush reflects on the changing of the seasons
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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 5d

It's October, and we have FOUR new books out this month!

Here's the first: Jenny Morgans' Christian Women at University,
uncovering the resources and strategies Christian women employ in trying to feel at home at university.

20% off all orders this month:
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

The front cover of Christian Women at University: Faith, Feminism and Feeling at Home by Jenny Morgans. The endorsement quote form Dr Nicola Slee reads: Jenny Morgans' impressive study conveys wide and deep knowledge of young women's transition to university and the impact of this on their identity and faith. There is authority in her account of this complex transition, borne out of her research and work as a university chaplain. Every page is thick with learning, yet it is carried lightly and it makes for a compelling read. I cannot speak too highly of it.

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 5d

NEW on the SCM Press blog: Sarah Brush reflects on the changing of the seasons
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/blog/the-cha...

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 5d

Hear Sarah and Emma speak about their book with Parenting for Faith podcast:
soundcloud.com/parentingfor...

@parentingforfaith.bsky.social

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 5d

And last but by no means least, @docbrush.bsky.social presents her model of faith development, one of continuing discipleship, along with outlines and analysis of existing models in The Way Through The Trees: An Introduction to Faith Development.

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The front cover of The Way Through The Trees by Sarah Brush.
There is an endorsement quote alongside, which reads: Sarah Brush proves herself to be an adept, playful, creative and generative guide to the geography of faith development theories and styles. The genius of this book is the independence of her judgment, the clarity of her analysis and the playfulness with which she invites her reader into exploring how this landscape might excite, nurture and grow faith … practical theology at its very best.
This is a quote from James Woodward, Principal of Sarum College.

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 5d

Decomposing Holy Ground: Theological Compost for Shifting Worlds by Emma Lietz Bilecky
In this startling piece of theology, Emma draws on her understanding of earth, soil and compost, challenges us to rethink our understanding of land, church and God.

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The front cover of Decomposing Holy Ground by Emma Lietz Bilecky, with an endorsement from Brian McLaren. The endorsement reads:
Emmma has experienced a transformation in her relationship to land, to soil, to Earth, to the web of carbon and water and sunlight and life of which we all are part. This is a transformation we need, for our common well-being depends on it. Powerfully written and deeply insightful, this book is extraordinary.

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 5d

Sarah Strand & Emma Parker have written Growing Together in Faith: Thinking Theologically About Ministry With Children and Young People, a comprehensive exploration of the theological and practical aspects of nurturing their faith.

Order now at £20 during Oct
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The front cover of Growing Together in Faith by Emma Parker and Sarah Strand. The endorsement by Chris Curtis, Chief Executive of Youthscape, reads: Emma and Sarah write with the rigor of academic study and the heart of pastoral care to help the church embrace intergenerational ministry putting children and young people where they belong at the centre of the church community. Making a compelling Biblical case for the vital role of children and young people in the church, they introduce us to a bigger vision. Convincing and encouraging.

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 5d

It's October, and we have FOUR new books out this month!

Here's the first: Jenny Morgans' Christian Women at University,
uncovering the resources and strategies Christian women employ in trying to feel at home at university.

20% off all orders this month:
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

The front cover of Christian Women at University: Faith, Feminism and Feeling at Home by Jenny Morgans. The endorsement quote form Dr Nicola Slee reads: Jenny Morgans' impressive study conveys wide and deep knowledge of young women's transition to university and the impact of this on their identity and faith. There is authority in her account of this complex transition, borne out of her research and work as a university chaplain. Every page is thick with learning, yet it is carried lightly and it makes for a compelling read. I cannot speak too highly of it.

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Hans E. Offerdal @hofferdal.bsky.social · 8d

Joerg Rieger has praised it, and he is usually on the ball with respect to #liberationtheology😇.

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · Apr 1

Happy New Month!
It's new book time: out this month from SCM Press, Haunting Questions of Liberation Theology, edited by Jione Havea

As ever, save 20% by ordering this month from us:
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Front cover of Haunting Questions of Liberation Theology, edited by Jione Havea.
Then a quote from Joerg Rieger:
There is a remarkable resilience of themes of liberation that refuse to go away because exploitation, dominance, and oppression refuse to go away. As a result, the big question of what we are up against must be raised with new vigour in the age we call the Capitalocene.
Joerg Rieger, Distinguished Professor of Theology, Vanderbilt University

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 9d

Philip Welsh reviews So Longeth My Soul in @churchtimes.bsky.social:
'As a psychologist, she takes the process of bereavement as a paradigm of the spiritual life. The author's original thesis...invite[s] the reader to think outside several boxes'

More here:
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So Longeth My Soul A Reader in Christian Spirituality by Joanna Collicutt - Paperback / softback - 9780334063100

Buy So Longeth My Soul A Reader in Christian Spirituality by Joanna Collicutt Paperback / softback from SCM Press - ISBN: 9780334063100

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 9d

Order any of September's new books today or tomorrow to enjoy 20% off RRP:

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · Sep 1

Welcome to September's new titles:

1. Black, British and De-churched: Message to the Mainstream by E.P. Louis (foreword by Robert Beckford)

Why are increasing numbers of Black Brits becoming attracted to Afroasiatic Diasporic Religions?

20% off this month:
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This book is therefore more than just a study; it acts as a catalyst for a new direction in Black theology in Britain. It signifies the emergence of a third generation of Black British and womanist theologians, who continue to prioritise lived experience over abstract theorising and listen carefully to the concerns of Black Churches and the communities they serve.
Although Louis writes from within the mainstream Baptist tradition in the UK, the questions raised here resonate across different denominational boundaries. Pentecostal, Methodist, Anglican, Apostolic, and New Church movements alike will see themselves reflected in these pages. This is not solely a Baptist matter, nor even a narrowly defined Christian concern. It relates to how Black communities throughout the UK pass down faith, hope, and resilience to future generations in a society that continues to racialise and marginalise them.
Ministers, pastors, and practitioners who approach this work with honesty may uncover a path to transformation. Although Louis does not offer a complete set of answers, she makes it clear that halting the tide of disengagement with Christianity will require decolonisation. Louis indicates a new practice that dismantles colonial theological frameworks, the erasure of Black histories, and the diminishment of Black cultural expression, and instead advocates for a Christianity that is embodied, culturally relevant, and unapologetically committed to Blackness in all its forms.

A book cover image with the following text on a black background: Black, British & De-churched: Message to the Mainstream. Foreword by Robert Beckford. The author is E.P. Louis.

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Benjamin Aldous @jazzgoat.bsky.social · Aug 21

This is going to be a great day. Join me and friends to think more deeply about mission in Britain today...

Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · Aug 5

Lived Mission in 21st Century Britain - 1 day conference

Monday 1 December 10am to 4pm at @sarumcollege.bsky.social

Join contributors including @jazzgoat.bsky.social @shermarafh.bsky.social Dr Peniel Rajkumar and Dr Elizabeth Joy

www.sarum.ac.uk/shor...

#ChurchesTogether #MissionShaped

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · Sep 1

3. The DARE Primer on Global Queer Theologies ed Lisa Isherwood and Hugo Córdova Quero

Scholars from around the world illuminate the transformative impact of queer theologies on traditional religious frameworks.

20% off pre-orders this month:
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A rainbow cloth is the top half of the image, with the title at the bottom: The DARE Primer on Global Queer Theologies

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · Sep 1

2. How Do We Talk About Abortion? A Feminist Pastoral Theology by Emma Percy

Carefully navigating the intricate intersection of faith, ethics, and reproductive choice, Percy invites readers to engage in a compassionate dialogue from a Christian perspective.

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Front cover of How Do We Talk About Abortion? A Feminist Pastoral Theology by Emma Percy. A purple silhouette of a woman stands facing a fork in the path.

The front cover of the book plus an endorsement from Reverend Doctor Chris Swift, the Director of the Leeds Church Institute and a Former President of the College of Health Care Chaplains. He says this book is written with clarity and candour, as well as a commitment to contextual experience, this book should be essential reading for Christian, clergy, theologians and perhaps especially men.

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · Sep 1

Welcome to September's new titles:

1. Black, British and De-churched: Message to the Mainstream by E.P. Louis (foreword by Robert Beckford)

Why are increasing numbers of Black Brits becoming attracted to Afroasiatic Diasporic Religions?

20% off this month:
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

This book is therefore more than just a study; it acts as a catalyst for a new direction in Black theology in Britain. It signifies the emergence of a third generation of Black British and womanist theologians, who continue to prioritise lived experience over abstract theorising and listen carefully to the concerns of Black Churches and the communities they serve.
Although Louis writes from within the mainstream Baptist tradition in the UK, the questions raised here resonate across different denominational boundaries. Pentecostal, Methodist, Anglican, Apostolic, and New Church movements alike will see themselves reflected in these pages. This is not solely a Baptist matter, nor even a narrowly defined Christian concern. It relates to how Black communities throughout the UK pass down faith, hope, and resilience to future generations in a society that continues to racialise and marginalise them.
Ministers, pastors, and practitioners who approach this work with honesty may uncover a path to transformation. Although Louis does not offer a complete set of answers, she makes it clear that halting the tide of disengagement with Christianity will require decolonisation. Louis indicates a new practice that dismantles colonial theological frameworks, the erasure of Black histories, and the diminishment of Black cultural expression, and instead advocates for a Christianity that is embodied, culturally relevant, and unapologetically committed to Blackness in all its forms.

A book cover image with the following text on a black background: Black, British & De-churched: Message to the Mainstream. Foreword by Robert Beckford. The author is E.P. Louis.

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 21d

Still time to order a discounted copy of Emma Percy's latest book, a feminist pastoral response to the reality of pregnancy termination and a theological approach to issues around this.

scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

A picture of the front cover of Emma Percy's book, How do we talk about abortion? Next to it, a quote from Margaret Kamitsuka, Professor Emeritus of Religion at Oberlin College, Ohio. The quote reads: Emma Percy provides a comprehensive and eminently readable pastoral overview of the challenges and stigmas regarding decision-making about reproductive issues. The book's compassionate, practical, and even-handed tone makes it a perfect choice.

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · Sep 2

Delighted to see so many people getting something from @karenod.bsky.social's Survival

Find out more and order your copy here:
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James Ballantyne @1jamesb.bsky.social · Sep 2

Just reading this by @karenod.bsky.social , find myself feeling affirmed, it's very permission giving, and a gift to anyone awakening and learning to live post trauma....thank you Karen

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 21d

Congratulations Calida!

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 22d

Woman Alive magazine have spoken to Selina Stone about her life and writing A Heavy Yoke:
www.womanalive.co.uk/book-club-a-...

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Heavy Yoke Theology, Power and Abuse in the Church by Selina Stone - Paperback / softback - 9780334066699

Buy Heavy Yoke Theology, Power and Abuse in the Church by Selina Stone Paperback / softback from SCM Press - ISBN: 9780334066699

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 24d

Wonderful to see a panel of SCM Press authors: Selina Stone, Isabelle Hamley and Charlie Bell, discussing what the festival’s topic might look like: speaking truth to power. Whose truth? Who has power? When and how do we speak?

Photo of the front of Southwark Cathedral with four panellists (Mark Oakley, Selina Stone, Isabelle Hamley and Charlie Bell) seated around a table, with an audience in the foreground.

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 24d

Whether you are here at the @churchtimes.bsky.social Festival of Preaching at @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social, watching online or can’t make it, you can enjoy the bookstall with a wide range of preaching-related books, thanks to Church House Bookshop: chbookshop.hymnsam.co.uk/features/pre...

Books on preaching

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SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 25d

Sorry! 🙈

SCM Press @scmpress.bsky.social · 25d

The launch event for this book will take place on Saturday 27th September in South London. Register here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-brit...