Befriending the Stranger

Jean Vanier

The founder of L'Arche and co-founder of Faith and Light, communities with and for people with disabilities, Jean Varnier reflects on who we are and how we build our communities. In a series of six meditative pieces, and in the midst of all the violence and corruption of the world, he invites us to create new places of belonging where each one is loved and accepted with one's own fragility, abilities and disabilities.

Paulist Press

Cover: Paperback

Pages: 131

Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x .4

 $15.95  

Black Battle, White Knight: The Authorized Biography of Malcolm Boyd

Michael Battle

Civil rights activist, a vocal opponent of the Vietnam War, champion of gay rights, and author of over 30 books - including his spiritual classic Are You Running with Me, Jesus? - Malcolm Boyd gained prominence during the 1960's as the "Espresso Priest" for his readings in coffeehouses and his activism outside the confines of the institutional church.

Based on actual spiritual direction sessions plus a series of e-mail exchanges between Boyd and the author, readers are permitted to eavesdrop as Boyd recounts narratives of his life as a celebrity priest, his battles against racism and homophobia, and the people and events that shaped his life, including his association with celebrities such as Mary Pickford and Hugh Hefner, plus his long-term partner Mark Thompson.
 
An unconventional biography of an unconventional life, Black Battle, White Knight also reflects the lively exchanges between Boyd and the book's African-American, heterosexual author as Battle seeks guidance for his own religious career and inspiration from one of the elders of the church. In addition to reproducing many of the e-mails and transcripts of the oral exchanges, the book is enhanced by the inclusion of numerous rare photographs from Boyd's personal archives - many unpublished until now.

Church Publishing

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 239

Dimensions: 9.27 x 6.32 x .85

 $30.00  

Child by Child: Supporting Children with Learning Differences and their Families

Susan Richardson

A how-to guide to integrate children and youth with special needs into church programs and activities, including worship Includes how to train volunteers and staff for hands-on work with children and youth who have special needs Provides a theological grounding for the inclusion of people with learning differences and disabilities in the life of a congregation Integrating children and teens with learning differences into church programs is a growing priority for nearly all congregations, large and small, yet many feel ill-equipped to “manage” those with special needs in their classrooms, programs and worship. This new guidebook for churches is designed to help integrate children and teens with learning differences—and their families—into the fabric of everyday church life. A useable on-the-ground resource for church leaders with specific suggestions, samples, and processes for adapting curricula, training volunteers, and supporting parents and caregivers, this guide is grounded in theological principles for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the life of a congregation. It begins by focusing on human relationships instead of programs. Expanding the church’s awareness and understanding of inclusion is done with respect and achieved by extending the gospel of welcome to all. An extensive annotated bibliography of support materials is included.

Morehouse Publishing

Cover: Paperback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.0

 $14.00  

Embracing the Prophets in Contemporary Culture - DVD

Walter Brueggemann

Walter Brueggemann on confronting today's "Pharaohs". This DVD contains all video content needed to conduct this six-session study. Each session begins with a 10-15 minute video presentation by Brueggemann followed by filmed interaction with a diverse small group. Handbook sold separately.

Morehouse Publishing

Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.5

 $39.95