Nouwen, Henri J.M. The return of the prodigal son : the story of a homecoming. 1992   I usually find the work of Nouwen both challenging and rewarding and this book is no exception. He writes of a journey, begun in contemplation of Rembrandt’s painting “The Return of the Prodigal Son” and steps the…

Do have a look at the books relating to Easter. Latest arrival: Val Webb’s new book called “Testing Tradition and Liberating Theology.” The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Byrnes, Executive Director of the Centre for Theology and Ministry in the UC Centre for Theology writes: “Val Webb invites us into a broad yet comprehensive sweep of much that has influenced…

What do these words or phrases mean?: Born again, Righteousness, The Ascension, The Rapture and Second Coming, Heaven. If you would like to know, Marcus Borg will explain each one, along with other important words, in a few pages of accessible language. “Speaking Christian” by Marcus Borg is available in the Resource Centre.

by Timothy Keller.  [2013] This book grapples with the age-old question: how do we deal with pain and suffering, both in our own lives and in the world around us? The problem of suffering is for many the greatest obstacle to trusting in a good and loving God, raising the most difficult and important questions of…

Have your children/grandchildren, friends or workmates ever asked you about Christian words such as “Sin” “Heaven” or “The Trinity”? For many people, Christianity has become an unfamiliar language. Many do not know the words at all, or if they have heard the words, have no idea what they mean. Marcus Borg goes further – he…