Volume 4, Issue 4, February 1996

RESOURCES

"An African Prayer Book", edited by Desmond Tutu (New York: Doubleday) 1995.
A collection of prayers expressing the spirituality and rich experience of the Christian community in Africa. The prayers are organized into categories of adoration, thanksgiving, supplication, etc.

"Earth Prayers From Around the World: 365 prayers, poems, and invocations for honouring the earth", edited by Elizabeth Roberts and Elias Amidon (San Francisco: Harper Collins) 1991.
A collection of prayers from all over the world and from different historical periods. Each prayer links spiritual life with the well-being of creation.

"More Than Words: Prayer and ritual for inclusive communities", by Janet Schaffran and Pat Kozak (Oak Park: Meyer Stone Books) 1988.
A combination of prayers, songs, and entire worship services that reflect the spirituality of different peoples and cultures. Readings, prayers, and poems can be used to encourage a diversity of images of God and an involvement in justice and peace.

"Dare to Dream: A Prayer & Worship Anthology From Around the World", edited by Geoffrey Duncan (London:HarperCollins) 1995.
An inspiring collection of prayers, litanies, poetry, and readings gathered from around the world. The purpose of the collection is to draw people into a deeper understanding of world issues and to challenge them to action.

The above books are available through United Church Book Rooms and Presbytery Resource Centres.

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