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Sacristy Press publishes history and theology, including historical fiction. We are an independent publisher based in the historic academic city of Durham.

  3️⃣A short guide through Holy Week, linking the story of Jesus' way to the cross with themes of pilgrimage and Christi...
03/03/2025

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A short guide through Holy Week, linking the story of Jesus' way to the cross with themes of pilgrimage and Christian discipleship in the twenty-first century

A short guide through Holy Week, linking the story of Jesus' way to the cross with themes of pilgrimage and Christian discipleship in the twenty-first century

  1️⃣The Psalms are songs of defiance against the odds in which the voice of ordinary worshippers can be heard. This boo...
01/03/2025

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The Psalms are songs of defiance against the odds in which the voice of ordinary worshippers can be heard. This book listens to that voice and relates the Psalms contemporary experience.

The Psalms are songs of defiance against the odds in which the voice of ordinary worshippers can be heard. This book listens to that voice and relates the Psalms contemporary experience.

COMING SOON | There is nothing conventional about the life and religious journey of Grace Costin...Pre-order your copy t...
28/02/2025

COMING SOON | There is nothing conventional about the life and religious journey of Grace Costin...

Pre-order your copy today.

The story of an impoverished and illegitimate woman who founded her own unconventional but successful religious community based on pacifism, social justice and a respect for the environment.

Readers will be introduced to the dynamic characters who supported and furthered the mission of the apostles
27/02/2025

Readers will be introduced to the dynamic characters who supported and furthered the mission of the apostles

The life and mission of the early church after the day of Pentecost through accessible pen portraits of its main characters and communities. Ideal for group Bible study.

Can myths be true? Should Christians be more open about acknowledging the mythic nature of certain biblical stories? Wou...
26/02/2025

Can myths be true? Should Christians be more open about acknowledging the mythic nature of certain biblical stories? Would that strengthen or weaken faith communities?

GUEST BLOG: Can myths be true? Should Christians be more open about acknowledging the mythic nature of certain biblical stories? Would that strengthen or weaken faith communities? Graham Turner,…

BLOG | Myth and the Bible – the legacy of Don Cupitt
25/02/2025

BLOG | Myth and the Bible – the legacy of Don Cupitt

GUEST BLOG: Can myths be true? Should Christians be more open about acknowledging the mythic nature of certain biblical stories? Would that strengthen or weaken faith communities? Graham Turner,…

Thoughtfully crafted for those who are new to the Christian faith, providing a fresh perspective on the lesser-known fig...
24/02/2025

Thoughtfully crafted for those who are new to the Christian faith, providing a fresh perspective on the lesser-known figures who played vital roles in the early church as depicted in the Acts of the Apostles.

The life and mission of the early church after the day of Pentecost through accessible pen portraits of its main characters and communities. Ideal for group Bible study.

Whether you are embarking on your spiritual journey or seeking to deepen your understanding, "Co-stars of the Acts of th...
23/02/2025

Whether you are embarking on your spiritual journey or seeking to deepen your understanding, "Co-stars of the Acts of the Apostles" promises to be an inspiring and educational companion.

The life and mission of the early church after the day of Pentecost through accessible pen portraits of its main characters and communities. Ideal for group Bible study.

The pithy chapters are excellent for personal and group study, and for preparing people to use their own gifts in missio...
21/02/2025

The pithy chapters are excellent for personal and group study, and for preparing people to use their own gifts in mission and ministry.

The life and mission of the early church after the day of Pentecost through accessible pen portraits of its main characters and communities. Ideal for group Bible study.

𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 is the story of how a woman, the daughter of a bigamous marriage, with no money, connections or acad...
20/02/2025

𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 is the story of how a woman, the daughter of a bigamous marriage, with no money, connections or academic background, founded her own religious Order which, at its height, was visited by over 2,000 people a year.

The story of an impoverished and illegitimate woman who founded her own unconventional but successful religious community based on pacifism, social justice and a respect for the environment.

Two books by Stephen Platten to take us through Lent. #2, Pilgrims: Pathways of Christian Life
20/02/2025

Two books by Stephen Platten to take us through Lent.

#2, Pilgrims: Pathways of Christian Life

What is pilgrimage? What does it mean to Christians who undertake pilgrimage? Each chapter of this book focuses on a popular place of pilgrimage within Britain and Ireland, offering historical…

If you're in   this evening, join us at Grey College for a jaunt through the history of the erstwhile Shell County Guide...
19/02/2025

If you're in this evening, join us at Grey College for a jaunt through the history of the erstwhile Shell County Guides and Shell's historic marketing campaigns.

✍️ A free talk by Stephen Platten, author of 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥: 𝘈 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦

📍Grey College, Durham, DH1 4LG

🗓️ Wednesday 19 February at 19.30

TOMORROW | Take a jaunt through the history of the erstwhile Shell County Guides and Shell's historic marketing campaign...
18/02/2025

TOMORROW | Take a jaunt through the history of the erstwhile Shell County Guides and Shell's historic marketing campaigns.

✍️ A free talk by Stephen Platten, author of 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥: 𝘈 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦

📍Grey College, , DH1 4LG

🗓️ Wednesday 19 February at 19.30

Two books by Stephen Platten to take us through Lent. #1, Wicked Weather for Walking: A Passiontide Progress
17/02/2025

Two books by Stephen Platten to take us through Lent.

#1, Wicked Weather for Walking: A Passiontide Progress

A short guide through Holy Week, linking the story of Jesus' way to the cross with themes of pilgrimage and Christian discipleship in the twenty-first century

📢 OUT NOW: Co-stars of the Acts of the ApostlesThe final book in Patrick Whitworth's series of introductions to the Gosp...
16/02/2025

📢 OUT NOW: Co-stars of the Acts of the Apostles

The final book in Patrick Whitworth's series of introductions to the Gospels and Acts

Available in paperback and on all e-book platforms.

The life and mission of the early church after the day of Pentecost through accessible pen portraits of its main characters and communities. Ideal for group Bible study.

Looking for something a bit different to accompany you through  ?We've got a whole collection of books just for you! 👇
16/02/2025

Looking for something a bit different to accompany you through ?

We've got a whole collection of books just for you! 👇

Browse and buy our beautiful books and e-books, including history, theology, and historical fiction.

"These modern sketches are again a celebration of the need for variety and indeed eccentricity in ministry, and they mak...
15/02/2025

"These modern sketches are again a celebration of the need for variety and indeed eccentricity in ministry, and they make for delightful reading" (review in Church of Ireland Journal)

Alongside twelve verbal snapshots of Anthony Trollope’s Archdeacon Grantly and his fellow Barchester clergy, this book places twelve equally fictious modern counterparts. Human nature never changes.…

EVENT | Take a jaunt through the history of the erstwhile Shell County Guides and Shell's historic marketing campaigns.✍...
14/02/2025

EVENT | Take a jaunt through the history of the erstwhile Shell County Guides and Shell's historic marketing campaigns.

✍️ A free talk by Stephen Platten, author of 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥: 𝘈 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦

📍Grey College, Durham, DH1 4LG

🗓️ Wednesday 19 February at 19.30

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