Dr Paul Cavill, a contributor to the ‘FaithFaith 1. Belief and trust in someone or something. 2. Acceptance of particular religious teachings. in the North’ initiative, has generously offered to donate copies of his book to support churches in exploring the riches of Anglo-Saxon spiritualitySpirituality Term used to describe the experiential dimensions of religion, encompassing aspects such as prayer, meditation, contemplation, and mysticism..
The book’s overall aim is to show the relevance of ChristianChristian Name originally given to disciples of Jesus by outsiders and gradually adopted by the Early Church to designate all members of the church. faith to everyday life, to make connections between the Christianity of early medieval England and now, and between the Bible and theologyTheology (Literally 'words about God') Ideas about the nature of God and church doctrine. Theological ideas have constantly changed and developed throughout church history., literature, and history. It shows the depth and vitality of the faith of the Anglo-Saxons and illustrates how creative, wise, theological, spiritual, and humane Christianity was then – and can be today.
Large numbers of this book are offered as a gift for churches and will be available at key ‘Faith in the North’ events or please contact us if this is of interest.
Material from the book could be used in book groups, Lent groups, prayer groups and worshipWorship 1. Doing homage and giving honour and respect to God. The Bible includes a wide range of physical expression in worship, including bowing down, lifting hands, dancing, processions and singing. The main day on which Christians gather for communal worship is Sunday (the day when Christ is believed to have risen from the dead). 2. Christian liturgy including sung material and prayers of thanksgiving and praise..
The aim is to help churches, communities, schools, local history groups, and many more, to understand, to celebrate and use their spiritual heritage together in ways which will give us new opportunities to build relationships and to share the gospelGospel (Greek evangelion, Old English godspel 'good news') 1. The central message of the Christian faith concerning salvation. 2. Title given to the four New Testament books which describe the life of Christ i.e. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. 3. A reading taken from one of the four Gospels which has the place of honour in the Eucharist across the North today.