CANTERBURY PRESS

Dave Walker is undoubtedly the Church's funniest commentator. His wry and perceptive cartoons continue to entertain many thousands. This new collection includes, among other things: the secrets of the cake stall; a 'how to spit a new curate' bingo card; alternative uses for mitres and automation possibilities in the parish church.

Beginning in New Testament times, there is a time-honoured tradition of forming new Christians in the essentials of faith: catechesis. This volume aims to uncover the riches of this tradition for all who teach and preach the faith today.

At the age of 45, unfit and overweight, Clark Berge, a professed Franciscan friar, took up running. His running adventures opened up insights into the nature of religious life, solitude, community, simplicity and living in harmony with creation. This unique memoir of running and religion explores spirituality with a disarming honesty and depth.

A collection of poems that emerged from prize-winning poet Martyn Halsall's year in residence at Carlisle Cathedral in 2013. Based on his observations, notes and interactions, they reflect the wonders, joys and rhythm of cathedral life, patiently celebrating the presence of God in a society where the divine is as optional as poetry.

Saving Paradise examines the effects of the crucifixion becoming Christianity's defining image when, for the first ten Christian centuries it was never depicted. It explores what this shift in focus has done to our understanding and practice of faith, and raises deeply significant questions for the church today.

A feast of material for the entire Christian year from popular retreat leader and spiritual writer Ann Lewin, including seasonal liturgies, prayers, worship ideas, retreat programmes and themed reflections.

In an overwhelming world, how can our lives be shaped to their greatest potential? David F. Ford examines the whirl of life today - the endless information that inundates us and pervades our lives. He serves up practical wisdom for coping creatively, offering a vision of genuine Christian life that can face the best and worst of today's world.